The Florida Legislators are rapidly working on Speaker Oliva’s priority of expanding scope of practice for advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) in Florida. HB 607, a Florida House bill which would allow APRNs to practice autonomously has advanced in the Florida House and is presently pending being scheduled to be heard in its final committee. (House Health and Human Services […]

The FLorida Nurses Association held its Annual Advocacy Days where nurses are prepared to educate legislators on key issues related to nursing and healthcare. The annual event includes lectures on how to visit legislators, on key issues affecting healthcare and proposed legislation that impacts healthcare. Attendees are then escorted to meet with legislators and advocate for issues and legislation that […]

OPINION As states across the country allow Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to practice without physician oversight or supervision; physician advocates argue that APRNs are not adequately trained to practice without physician supervision.  Physician organizations consistently argue that their “deep, rigorous preparation” (1) is sufficient  justification as to why APRNs need supervision.  These organizations further utilize this argument of clinical […]

WASHINGTON, D.C., January 6, 2020 – The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) commends Congress and the President for passing and signing into law H.R. 1865, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020. This bipartisan spending bill represents a strong investment by Congress in policies that positively impact nursing education and research.  

The 2020 Florida Legislative Session begins January 14, 2020 in Tallahassee.  The Coalition encourage all APRNs and nurses who are able to attend the opening session of the Florida 2020 Session and be visible.  

HB 607: Health Care Practitioners (formally Advanced Practice Registered Nurses) has been referred to the Florida House Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee.  This is the second of three committee stops for the legislation. HB 607 would allow Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Physicians assistants to practice to the full extent of their education and training without the supervision of a physician […]

HB 607; Florida Legislation that would allow advanced practice registered nurses to practice autonomously passes first committee hearing.

The Florida House Health Quality Sub-Committee is scheduled to hear HB 607: Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in their committee on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 8:30 AM. It is essential that committee members support this bill and move it forward. HB 607: Advanced Practice Registered Nurses would allow APRNs to practice to the full extent of their education and training […]

The Florida Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses is proud to announce that it has named Senator Jeff Brandes 2019 “Legislator of the Year”.  This award acknowledges the leadership and vision of Senator Brandes in advancing health care and nursing practice in Florida. The “Legislator of the Year” award was presented to Senator Brandes at this office in St. Petersburg by […]

The State of Florida has a long legislative history of affording title protection to all healthcare providers in many arenas.  Physicians, Nurses, Therapists and other licensed providers are all afforded specific protections to prevent individuals from misrepresenting themselves.  Such legislation has proven effective at protecting citizens of our state and ensuring quality health care. With the filing of “HB 309: […]