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 […]

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

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. […]

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 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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Florida Nurses Association Advocacy Days are an opportunity to receiving education in best practices in influencing legislation and reaching out to legislators. FNA Advocacy Days is getting a reboot in 2021! The conference will be a fully virtual experience allowing MORE NURSES from all across Florida to tune in and participate. Our speakers will focus on current challenges facing […]