Nursing schools and programs in Hollywood, Florida

With a population of 152,000, Hollywood is one of Florida’s largest cities. Because more than half of the residents are age 50 and over, the city houses many of the nation’s top healthcare centers. Memorial Regional Hospital and Memorial Regional South, Kindred Hospital South Florida – Hollywood, and Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital are just a few.

Memorial Regional Hospital and Memorial Regional South are part of the Memorial Healthcare System. With more than 13,000 employees, it is one of the largest public healthcare systems in the nation. More than 280 jobs were available here in the last year, with dozens listed in January alone. Registered nurse (RN) adult cardiac, emergency RN, and medical oncology RN are just a few prospects.

Kindred Hospital South Florida – Hollywood is a 124-bed freestanding hospital providing 24-hour clinical care seven days a week. Pulmonary care, stroke and brain injury, organ transplant, and palliative care are just a few types of care offered. More than 300 nursing positions are available at Kindred, including RNs of all kinds. Critical care RN, intensive care unit (ICU) RN, and nurse manager are among the many possibilities.

Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital (JDCH) is a 226-bed hospital and South Florida's newest freestanding children's hospital. Also part of the Memorial Healthcare System, JDCH treats minor illnesses, trauma-related accidents, and some of the most complex medical conditions. At last count, JDCH had more than 270 job listings for nurses. Among them are nurse clinician, nurse manager, and RN (progressive care unit).

If you want to go where the opportunities are, head to Hollywood, Florida, and enroll in a nursing program. We’ve compiled below a list of nursing schools and programs in the metro area to help you get started.