Tag: nursing

HCA Florida JFK North Hospital CEO to Deliver Keynote Address at HCI College’s Commencement Ceremony

West Palm Beach, Fla. – HCI College is pleased to announce that Ashley Vertuno, CEO of HCA Florida JFK North Hospital in West Palm Beach, will serve as the keynote commencement speaker at this year’s graduation ceremony. The event will take place on June 2, 2023 at the Spanish River High School Auditorium in Boca Raton.

As a leading healthcare provider in Florida, HCA Healthcare has made a significant commitment to nursing education and workforce development. The organization works closely with key partners like HCI College to enhance the school-to-career medical pipeline in Florida. HCA has already hired HCI College graduates in the past for meaningful career paths in the healthcare industry.

HCI College Achieves One of Florida’s Highest Nursing Licensure Exam Pass Rates for 2022

By Florida Daily

HCI College, a private post-secondary nursing school, announced this week that it achieved an 89.1 percent National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) pass rate at its West Palm Beach campus in 2022 – one of the highest first-time pass rates of all AD-RN programs in South Florida.

The college’s nursing program flourished, achieving an NCLEX pass rate at its West Palm Beach campus, above the national average of 77.91 percent.

Medical Assistants vs. Nurses: What’s the Difference?

When exploring a potential career, the educational requirements are some of the main considerations you need to consider. But before you enroll in a program, it’s also prudent to look into the career’s potential for growth. One of the fastest-growing industries is the healthcare sector. From 2021 to 2031, it’s projected to reach a job growth of 13 percent, opening as many as two million jobs in the course of 10 years.