Which organization serves as the state's nursing shortage workforce center?

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

Answer: (A)

In Florida, the designated entity that acts as the nursing shortage workforce center is the Florida Center for Nursing. This organization serves as the hub for tracking the nursing job market, analyzing shortages, and coordinating efforts to increase the nursing workforce. It collects data on supply and demand, assesses educational capacity, and guides strategies to recruit, retain, and train more nurses across the state.

Regulatory bodies like the Department of Health and the Florida Board of Nursing focus on licensure, practice standards, and disciplinary action, not on workforce planning data. The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration oversees health care programs and facility administration rather than serving as the central center for nursing workforce planning.