As Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) enters a new chapter under its recently appointed President Eric Hall, Ed.D., the institution is focused on a top priority: becoming Florida’s leading force in health care workforce education and innovation.
Building on a solid foundation, PHSC is focusing strong efforts on its nursing and allied health programs. A key component is The Institute for Nursing and Allied Health Advancement — a new initiative positioning PHSC as a statewide model for health care training, innovative partnerships and impactful research. “We’re proud of our legacy, but we’re also building something future-focused,” said Hall. “We’re aligning our efforts with the real needs of our region and beyond.”
This innovative and collaborative institute works to address the well-documented allied health and nursing shortage in the state of Florida. Through a multipronged, comprehensive, and collaborative approach, the institute will increase nursing and allied health pipelines on both sides of the equation — increasing the talent pipeline of faculty, as well as nursing and allied health employees.
With Pasco and Hernando counties growing rapidly, PHSC has developed strategic partnership alliances with local health care organizations to meet the increasing demand for qualified health care professionals. The college works closely with local hospitals, clinics, and health care systems to co-develop curricula, expand clinical placements and ensure graduates are career-ready on day one.
Real-world training is a hallmark of PHSC’s health care programs. Simulation-based learning, clinical experiences, and employer engagement are integrated throughout the programs, keeping students engaged and better prepared for the workforce.
The college’s partnerships with local employers are a key part of its strategy. These collaborations support both student training and continuing education for current professionals, ensuring the region’s workforce remains prepared for tomorrow’s challenges.
Earlier this year, an iRoundtable was held to bring together PHSC and its partners to discuss some of the challenges faced by the health care industry including having compassionate conversations with patients and the importance of incorporating soft skills into curriculums.
Florida is a national leader in workforce development, and as the state and the country work to tackle a growing health care talent gap, PHSC is stepping into a leadership role — offering affordable, high-quality education that delivers results. “We’re not just preparing students for jobs,” said Hall. “We’re shaping the future of health care in our state.”
The Institute for Nursing and Allied Health Advancement
PHSC’s Institute serves as a hub for innovation in health care education, offering expanded simulation labs, collaborative partnerships, and pathways that connect students directly to careers in the region’s most critical field.
PARTNERS:
- AdventHealth Dade City
- AdventHealth Wesley Chapel
- AdventHealth Zephyrhills
- BayCare’s Morton Plant North Bay Hospital
- BayCare Wesley Chapel
- HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital
- Orlando Health
- Premier Community HealthCare Group
- Tampa General Hospital
PHSC is currently seeking leadership for the Institute for Nursing and Allied Health Advancement.
To apply for the Executive Director role, visit: hr.phsc.edu.
The Institute for Nursing and Allied Health Advancement at PHSC | 2727 Mansfield Blvd., Wesley Chapel, FL | community.phsc.edu/institute