The 2022 Florida Legislative Session started on January 11 and wrapped up on March 14.  This year Florida Legislators addressed issues vital to nursing and healthcare delivery.  The Florida Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses, through its member organizations, addressed a challenging legislative session.  Although nursing was not able to achieve all of our goals and objectives, the member organizations of […]

On Tuesday, March 8th, 2022 the Florida Senate Rules Committee is scheduled to hear SB1192: Medical Specialties Designation bill.The stated intention of the bill is to prevent the inappropriate use of “Medical Titles” by non-medical healthcare providers. This piece of legislation could potentially penalize Registered Nurses, and other healthcare providers, who utilize titles that are typically affiliated with medical specialties. […]

The 2022 Nurse Advocacy Webinar Series Week 1 and Week 2 Lectures are available. You can view them at: https://aprnadvocacy.com/2022-nurse-wellness-lecture-series/ The week 3 Lecture is: FCAPN CE: RESILIENCE TODAY WITH HOPE FOR THE FUTURE By Dr. Arlene Wright, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC,FNAP, FAANP Monday Jan. 24, 2022 At 7 PM – 8 PM Eastern Time Learning Objectives: • The participant will […]

Lecture #1: Burnout: My One-A-Day Approach to Prevention 2022 Nurse Wellness Lecture Series

The 2022 Florida Nurse Practitioner Network Annual Conference and Education Committees are excited to announce the Call for Rapid Fire Podium and Poster Presentation Abstract Submissions. We are seeking submissions from nurse practitioner students and all APRN professionals engaged in research, clinical practice innovation, education or policy change. The abstracts should include an emphasis on innovations in practice, clinical pearls […]

The Florida Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses has announced its 2022 Free CE Series. This group of lectures will focus on the wellness and health of nurses during the COVID Pandemic. This series of lectures are free and includes 1 free nursing CE Hour. Pre-registration is required for attendance. FCAPN CE: Burnout: My One-A-Day Approach to Prevention Monday Jan. 10, […]

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) acknowledged the Florida Association of Nurse Anesthetists (FANA) as being Community Heroes in the fight against COVID-19. FANA lead the charge in coordinating over 3000 nursing volunteers to administer COVID Vaccinations in over 100 Vaccine centers across the state. Through the volunteer’s effort of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses […]

The Florida Nurses Association has announced its annual Advocacy Event for 2021. 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 gather in Tallahassee during legislative session to learn about current legislative issues […]

The Florida Nurses Foundation has begun accepting applications for Grants and Sholarships for 2022. The Florida Nurses Foundation exists to promote nursing and delivery of healthcare through the advancement of research, education and practice. Each year, the Foundation awards scholarships and grants to qualified registered nurses and students. The Foundation has been able to support hundreds of nurses over the […]

The 2023 Florida Legislative Session is winding down, and multiple bills that have impact on healthcare delivery in our state have been filed.  Below is a list of bills and their status to date:   CS/SB 230/HB 583: Health Care Practitioner Titles and Designations Sponsors: Harrell/Massullo Provides use of specified titles or designations in connection with one’s name constitutes practice […]