Florida / Department of Veterans' Affairs / Nursing Program Specialist

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Nursing Program Specialist

Provide direct patient care — assess conditions, administer treatment and medication, and coordinate with physicians.

33 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans' Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $77,471, above the department median of $40,282.

Employees: 33
Total payroll: $2.5M
Role median: $77,471
Agency median: $40,282
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$71,021$82,119+

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How total compensation varies among the 33 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Florida

Nursing Program Specialist is held in 4 Florida departments. In Department of Veterans' Affairs, the median of $77,471 ranks #3 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Children and Families

$91,386 · 5

Agency for Persons W Disabilit

$78,795 · 3

Department of Health

$73,549 · 126

Median total compensation for the Nursing Program Specialist role in other Floridadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Employees with this title

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Elizabeth Penendot

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$83,682

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $83,682
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,682
Hire date: 2010-07-30
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 000213

At Department of Veterans' Affairs, Elizabeth Penendot serves as a Nursing Program Specialist within Veterans' Homes. Hired in 2010, they have about 16 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,682.

Connie Heffelfinger

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$81,241

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $81,241
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,241
Hire date: 2006-01-09
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 453502

Connie Heffelfinger holds the role of Nursing Program Specialist at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,241.

Sharon Bucknor

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$81,241

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $81,241
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,241
Hire date: 2018-09-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 950184

Sharon Bucknor works as a Nursing Program Specialist for Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service as a salaried employee. Sharon earned $81,241 in 2026.

Christine Sanders

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$81,241

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $81,241
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,241
Hire date: 2007-10-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Macleod

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 009419

At Department of Veterans' Affairs, Christine Sanders serves as a Nursing Program Specialist within Veterans' Homes. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,241.

Manuela Knopp

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$81,241

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $81,241
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,241
Hire date: 2013-02-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Paulus

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 009579

Manuela Knopp holds the role of Nursing Program Specialist at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,241.

Jean Deschamps

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$80,274

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $80,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,274
Hire date: 2022-07-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Roosevelt

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 001652

Jean Deschamps works as a Nursing Program Specialist for Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. Jean earned $80,274 in 2026.

Kelly Boyer

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$80,093

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $80,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,093
Hire date: 2021-02-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 000301

Kelly Boyer is a Nursing Program Specialist at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $80,093.

Rachel Shim-You

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$78,854

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $78,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,854
Hire date: 2025-03-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Melissa

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 000303

Rachel Shim-You is a Nursing Program Specialist at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $78,854.

Liza Parisaca

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$77,866

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $77,866
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,866
Hire date: 2026-05-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Koyllo

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 009580

Liza Parisaca works as a Nursing Program Specialist for Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. Liza earned $77,866 in 2026.

Kymberli Seay

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$77,799

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $77,799
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,799
Hire date: 2012-12-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Shawn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 000355

At Department of Veterans' Affairs, Kymberli Seay serves as a Nursing Program Specialist within Veterans' Homes. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 14 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,799.

Rhonda Watkins

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$77,799

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $77,799
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,799
Hire date: 2022-11-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Handley

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 009033

Rhonda Watkins works as a Nursing Program Specialist for Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. Rhonda earned $77,799 in 2026.

Gina Ferland

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$77,799

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $77,799
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,799
Hire date: 1990-08-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 950160

Gina Ferland works as a Nursing Program Specialist for Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 36 years as a salaried employee. Gina earned $77,799 in 2026.

Tammy Deangelo

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$77,799

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $77,799
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,799
Hire date: 2019-05-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jean

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 950161

Tammy Deangelo holds the role of Nursing Program Specialist at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,799.

Danielle Davis

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$77,799

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $77,799
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,799
Hire date: 2022-11-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 000066

Danielle Davis holds the role of Nursing Program Specialist at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,799.

Tiffney Adkins

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$77,799

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $77,799
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,799
Hire date: 2011-06-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 000826

At Department of Veterans' Affairs, Tiffney Adkins serves as a Nursing Program Specialist within Veterans' Homes. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 15 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,799.

Danuta Logiacco

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$77,799

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $77,799
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,799
Hire date: 2022-09-27
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 453504

Danuta Logiacco works as a Nursing Program Specialist for Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. Danuta earned $77,799 in 2026.

Laurie Dorney

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$77,471

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $77,471
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,471
Hire date: 2023-03-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jean

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 009420

Laurie Dorney is a Nursing Program Specialist at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $77,471.

Dianna Davis

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$76,652

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $76,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,652
Hire date: 1993-01-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 001503

Dianna Davis is a Nursing Program Specialist at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. Hired in 1993, they have about 33 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $76,652.

Anne Nitti

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$76,652

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $76,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,652
Hire date: 2016-12-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lorraine

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 001658

Anne Nitti holds the role of Nursing Program Specialist at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,652.

Amanda Chesser

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$76,652

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $76,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,652
Hire date: 1989-02-06
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 000827

Amanda Chesser holds the role of Nursing Program Specialist at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. Hired in 1989, they have about 37 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,652.

Cynthia Mcclelland

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$76,652

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $76,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,652
Hire date: 2015-04-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Diane

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 009032

Cynthia Mcclelland holds the role of Nursing Program Specialist at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 11 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,652.

Brandijo Formato

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$76,378

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $76,378
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,378
Hire date: 2025-02-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 009034

At Department of Veterans' Affairs, Brandijo Formato serves as a Nursing Program Specialist within Veterans' Homes. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,378.

Marlene Desrameaux

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$75,576

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $75,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,576
Hire date: 2015-01-31
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 000212

At Department of Veterans' Affairs, Marlene Desrameaux serves as a Nursing Program Specialist within Veterans' Homes. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,576.

Menatalla Elghonimi

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$75,391

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $75,391
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,391
Hire date: 2026-02-02
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 556075

Menatalla Elghonimi works as a Nursing Program Specialist for Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. Menatalla earned $75,391 in 2026.

Rachel Romilus

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$74,298

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $74,298
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,298
Hire date: 2026-03-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Victoria

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 453506

Rachel Romilus holds the role of Nursing Program Specialist at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,298.

Marie Cange

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$74,193

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $74,193
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,193
Hire date: 2025-03-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 453505

At Department of Veterans' Affairs, Marie Cange serves as a Nursing Program Specialist within Veterans' Homes. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,193.

Sherry Shoopman

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$74,193

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $74,193
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,193
Hire date: 2023-03-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 556025

Sherry Shoopman works as a Nursing Program Specialist for Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Sherry earned $74,193 in 2026.

Veronica Majors

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$74,193

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $74,193
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,193
Hire date: 2023-07-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 950159

Veronica Majors holds the role of Nursing Program Specialist at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,193.

Bianca Breedlove

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$74,193

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $74,193
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,193
Hire date: 2024-04-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 950171

Bianca Breedlove is a Nursing Program Specialist at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $74,193.

Holly Fast

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$74,193

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $74,193
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,193
Hire date: 2023-07-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Renee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 950162

Holly Fast is a Nursing Program Specialist at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $74,193.

Ann Marie Blagrove Mays

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$73,101

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $73,101
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,101
Hire date: 2023-12-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Alexandra

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 453503

Ann Marie Blagrove Mays holds the role of Nursing Program Specialist at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,101.

Peggy Kibler

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$73,101

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $73,101
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,101
Hire date: 2017-02-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Fogarty

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 950038

Peggy Kibler holds the role of Nursing Program Specialist at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,101.

Tiara Taylor

Nursing Program Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$71,021

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $71,021
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,021
Hire date: 2025-12-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lanise

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5303
Position Number: 556024

Tiara Taylor holds the role of Nursing Program Specialist at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,021.