In 2021, Florence was founded to address the critical nursing shortage and high turnover rates by streamlining the transition from nursing school to career placement. Scroll to learn more.
In 2021, healthcare professionals Dante Tolbert and Jenny Quinn saw the detrimental effects of high turnover and nursing shortages firsthand. With extensive backgrounds in nursing and healthcare management, they dedicated their lives to solving the U.S. nursing crisis.
Dante, with his healthcare operations background, and Jenny, a neonatal nurse practitioner, knew nursing labor costs hit $473 billion in 2023, straining health systems and leading to $61 billion spent on temporary staffing. They also recognized the human cost: a projected 1.2 million nurse shortage by 2030, causing hospital deaths and lengthy recruitment times.
Determined to find a solution, they founded Florence to streamline the transition from nursing school to career placement using technology and education. By focusing on international students and online programs, Florence aimed to address the labor shortage, reduce costs, improve patient care, and enhance job satisfaction for nurses. By 2023, Florence had made significant strides in revolutionizing nursing education and career placement.
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