Effective July 1, 2025 All Nurses and Advanced Practice Nurses are required to comply with background screening requirements which include fingerprinting with initial licensure or renewal of their professional license. The Florida Legislature passed new licensing requirements under HB 975 that impacts all Registered Nursing License renewals. See https://flhealthsource.gov/background-screening/ Individuals seeking an initials Florida Nursing License will be required to […]

Build your Practice.Empower your Future.Unleash your Inner Boss. October 31 – November 1, 2025 Renaissance Orlando Resort & Spa1905 Hotel Plaza Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL REGISTER HERE Join us for our inaugural NP Business Boot Camp! We are thrilled to host this pioneering event, designed exclusively for nurse practitioners who are shaping the future of healthcare through entrepreneurship, innovation, […]

As reported by the American Nurses Association “One Big Beautiful Bill” is Law. With a final House of Representatives vote of 218-214, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) was sent to President Donald Trump and signed into law on July 4. This legislation will permanently extend and expand the 2017 tax cuts, plus new tax breaks on tips and overtime pay. […]

FLORIDA NURSES ASSOCIATION ANNUAL RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE CONFERENCE WHEN 7/26/2025. Saturday, July 26th, 20258:00 AMWhere:Harry P Leu Gardens1920 N Forest AveOrlando, Florida  32803United StatesContact:Kaitlin Jordankjordan@floridanurse.org407-487-2230 Online registration is available until: 7/18/2025 Registration is open!Registration includes access to the conference, poster sessions, continuing education hours, and catered lunch. Pre-licensure student registration does not include continuing education hours. Deadline to register is July […]

Each year, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) cordially invites all interested parties to submit proposals for national conference presentations. AANP is now seeking submission for presentations for their 2026 conference. If you are interested in presenting at the next AANP Conference click the link below to get more information: https://www.aanp.org/call-for-presentations-2026-aanp-national-conference

https://www.nursingworld.org/news/news-releases/2025/statement-from-the-american-nurses-association-on-the-department-of-health-and-human-services-restructuring-of-the-advisory-committee-for-immunization-practices MEDIA CONTACT: newsroom@ana.org ANA Urges Inclusion of Nurses and Healthcare Experts on ACIP to Restore Public Trust in Vaccines and Reinforce Evidence-Based Policy SILVER SPRING, MD – The American Nurses Association (ANA) is concerned by the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) recent action to restructure the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP). While the intent may be to restore […]

State Policy Updates. In Colorado, Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 166 into law this month, establishing a performance-based incentive program to reduce workplace violence in hospitals. The new law requires hospitals to implement formal violence prevention policies and reporting systems in order to qualify for additional Medicaid reimbursement payments, up to 7% of the previous year’s total reimbursements. Oklahoma House Bill 2298, […]

At the 2025 American Nurses Association Membership Assembly, the Florida Nurses Association was proud to co-sponsor a member initiative directing the American Nurses Association to lead in improving healthcare delivery to our Veterans.  This initiative includes educating nurses on veterans’ unique health challenges and needs. The American Nurses Association proudly announces the inaugural free Webinar addressing Veterans’ health challenges and […]

The 2025 Florida Legislative Session have come to Sine Dei, or the end of the session. All non-budgetary legislative activity has ended and any bills not passed are considered “dead” and will need to be refiled next year for consideration. (Of note the Florida Legislators will be returning to Tallahassee to complete a 2026 Budget which is mandatory by the […]

11th Annual FNA Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice Conference July 26, 2025 | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, FL Call for Abstract Submissions We are now accepting abstracts for poster and podium presentations!  The FNA Research Special Interest Group invites you to submit your nursing research or evidence-based practice project to be considered for a poster or podium presentation at the Florida […]