HURRICANE RELIEF FAIR FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS FEB. 18TH.2023 12-3PM GARDNER ORTHOPEDICS PARKING LOT • 3033 WINKLER AVE., FORT MYERS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT • RAFFLE DRAWINGS SILENT AUCTION • FOOD TRUCKS Please join us for a fun filled afternoon as we support our local colleagues who have suffered both personally and professionally in the aftermath of Hurricane lan. Enjoy live entertainment by […]
HB 583: Health Care Practitioner Titles and Abbreviations; a legislative ghost from the past.
The title of “Doctor” has a long history that began in the medieval period. “Doctor” was initially bestowed on individuals who were recognized as educators. As formal education institutes conferred advanced education degrees, the title of “Doctor” was awarded to individuals to represent that advanced degree. Although physicians have commonly been recognized as “Doctors,” society has also admitted that physicians […]
Congresswoman Allard (D. Calif.) files the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act
ICAN Act Filed in US House and Senate that may reform CMS Regulations governing APRN practice. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Congresswoman Lucille Elsa Royball Allard (D. Calif.) today announced the HR 8812 Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act had been filed in the 117th United States Congress. This landmark piece of legislation has been the result of […]
NAPNAP 2023 FLORIDA CONFERENCE
44th National Conference on Pediatric Health Care As The Leader in Pediatric Education for Nurse Practitioners®, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) invites all PNPs, FNPs and other pediatric providers to our 44th National Conference on Pediatric Health Care on March 15-18, 2023, at the beautiful Rosen Shingle Creek conference resort. When: March 15-18, 2023 Where: Rosen Shingle […]
Florida Nurses Association Announces 2023 Advocacy Days
The 2023 Advocacy Days is presented by the Florida Nurses Association and the Florida Nurse Practitioner Network. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS AND INFORMATION Advocacy Days is FNA’s annual event that empowers nurses to have a voice on legislative issues that affect their profession and the well-being of the patients they serve. Each Advocacy Days, nurses from across the state […]
Florida Nurse Practitioner Network Call for Speakers/Presenters at their 2023 Conference
The Florida Nurse Practitioner Network (FNPN) is looking for proposals for presenters, speakers and poster presenters at their 2023 Annual Conference. Click the link below to submit your proposal. This is a prestigious opportunity for providers, new DNP graduates and educators to share advances in nursing and healthcare delivery with Florida’s Advanced Practice Workforce! CALL FOR ABSTRACTS- for a 1 […]
Florida Advanced Practice Nurses Act to assist in the Aftermath of Hurricane Ian
Florida officials are now estimating in excess of 60 deaths in Florida and significant damage and property loss across 8 counties. Volunteers are needed to assist with health care services, food and financial support and staffing critical housing shelters. If you might be willing to assist please complete the survey above and the Florida Association of Nurse Anesthesiologists will communicate […]
Congresswoman Allard (D. Calif.) files the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act
ICAN Act Filed in US House and Senate that may reform CMS Regulations governing APRN practice. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Congresswoman Lucille Elsa Royball Allard (D. Calif.) today announced the HR 8812 Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act had been filed in the 117th United States Congress. This landmark piece of legislation has been the result of […]
Dr. Mary Wakefield tasked to lead charge improving Centers for Disease Control
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has selected Dr. Mary Wakefield to update and streamline the Agency. Dr. Wakefield is an Obama administration veteran and has been chosen by CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, to head a major overhaul of the agency and “win over wary career CDC scientists, combative members of Congress, and a general public […]
AMERICAN NURSE CREDENTIALING CENTER RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
October 12: ANCC Research Symposium Join the experts on Wednesday, October 12 in Philadelphia for the 2022 ANCC Research Symposium – a full day of interaction and information to boost your nurse-led, practice-based research. Explore a wide range of timely research-related topics, including #nurse well-being; DEIB; health disparities; research design; strategies to increase research capacity; and much more. Earn up […]