The Florida 2022 Legislative Session is poised to address significant health challenges facing our State. Over the coming weeks Florida Legislators will have to address the impact of COVID-19 on our state, overstrained and under-resourced health systems, and shortages of health care providers to meet our needs. It is integral that nurses, and informed citizens, engage with their elected representatives […]
Delaware joins the list of states with Autonomous Practice
The State of Delaware has joined the list of States with Autonomous Practice for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). House Bill 141, introduced by Rep. Minor-Brown, and passed by the governor and state legislators, now removes unnecessary oversight/supervision of APRNs by physicians. Delaware now joins 23 other states in sharing the benefits of improved access to the health care provider […]
The Florida Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses Advocacy Month has begun….
The Florida Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses has begun their 2021/2 Advicacy month in preparation for the 2022 Florida Legislative Session. On August 2, 2021 the first lecture was held focusing on APRN roles and responsibilities. TO view the video visit: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/582699232
Help us increase access the Cardiac Rehabilitative Services
It can be difficult for individuals suffering from heart and lung disease to access rehabilitative services that can improve their quality of life. Access to these vital services can be more difficult due to restrictions in Federal Statutes on Advanced Practice Registered Nursing in prescribing these services. The Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2021, H.R. 1956/S. […]
FLORIDA COALITION OF ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES 2021 ADVOCACY LECTURE SERIES
Please join the Florida Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses for its 2021 Advocacy Lecture Series. Admission is Free to all attendees. The lectures are open to all Advanced Practice Nurses, Nurses, Students, and Advocates of APRNS. This series of discussions and lectures will address key issues affecting healthcare in Florida, the role and scope of Advanced Practice Nurses, and evidence […]
LEGISLATIVE ALERT!! Contact Governor DeSantis to fund the Florida Center for Nursing
Legislative Alert Action Requested: Contact Governor DeSantis to request appropriation for FNA/FCN funding The Florida Nurses Association State Budget Request for the Florida Center for Nursing of $800,000.00 has been approved by the Florida Legislature. We need Nurses and nursing advocates to email and call the Governor’s Office ASAP and ask him to approve the Appropriation for the Florida Nurses […]
ANNOUNCEMENT: FNPN 2021 Conference Committee Seeking Assistance
Attention NP students and or new NP’s! We need you! The 2021FNPN Conference Committee is seeking assistance from our student members to participate as one of the newly appointed conference room coordinators. This position will provide you with a unique opportunity in conference coordinating as you are mentored alongside of experienced NP’s, board members, conference committee, and education committee members. […]
Updated Information on Autonomous APRN Practice In Florida
Below you can find a recent update on the requirements for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses to be licensed as autonomous practitioners in Florida: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FL Board of Nursing Update | Autonomous Practice APRN Registration (click here to see sample spreadsheet to file) Frequently asked questions on Florida’s autonomous APRN registration Written by CE Broker Support Team —Updated this week What […]
UPDATED COVID 19 RESOURCES
Agencies Provide Updated COVID-19 Resources The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have released a variety of updated COVID-19 resources. CDC: Communication resources for COVID-19 vaccines. COVID-19 guidance for fully vaccinated individuals. CMS: COVID-19 resources for health care providers. Office of Minority Health: #vaccineready video series. Florida COVID Updated Resources Community […]
Workplace Violence Bill filed in Congress with ANA Support
The incidence of violence against health care providers in the workplace has been a long standing problem. The Governmental Accountability Office (GAO) has estimated that violence against healthcare providers is 12 times greater than the general workforce. Data has Further demonstrated that physical assault, and other violence, against nurses goes dramatically underreported. Nurses and health care providers have reported that […]
