Which organization is best described as the state workforce center for nursing shortage?

• A. Florida Center for Nursing
• B. Department of Health
• C. Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
• D. Florida Board of Nursing

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is identifying which organization focuses on assessing nursing supply and demand and coordinating efforts to address shortages in Florida. The Florida Center for Nursing fits this role best, acting as the state’s workforce center for nursing shortage. It brings together data on how many nurses are needed versus how many are available, and it works with educators, employers, and policymakers to expand the nursing workforce through education pipelines, recruitment, and retention initiatives.

The other options play different parts: the Department of Health regulates licensees and oversees public health programs, not workforce planning; the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration handles health care regulation and financing; and the Florida Board of Nursing sets licensure and practice standards. While related, none are primarily dedicated to workforce planning like the Florida Center for Nursing.