Sunshine Health Donates $25,000 to FAMU School of Nursing

Date: 04/11/23

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Sunshine Health today announced a $25,000 donation to support the Last Mile Scholarship Fund for nursing students at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), a historically Black university.

The donation will support more than 40 graduating nursing students with registration and examination fees for NCLEX, the state’s licensing exam. The funds will also assist graduate students in the Adult Gerontology and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) Programs with preceptor accommodations and test prep resources.

Over the past year, the university found that supporting the coverage of exam fees resulted in students testing six to eight weeks post-graduation and receiving higher NCLEX first-time pass rates. 

“We are incredibly grateful to Sunshine Health for their generosity and commitment to our students,” said Dr. Shelly A. Johnson, Dean and Professor, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. “Their contribution will make a difference in the lives of our nursing students, giving them financial support to cover exam costs and help them achieve their professional goals.”