Media and Press Coverage

Below are a series of audio and video recordings of press and media coverage of the issue of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in Florida. The opinions voiced by the participants of the media events do not necessarily represent those of the Florida Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses or the Coalition member organizations.

These media resources are shared solely as a educational resource.

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Advocating for improved access to care and improve healthcare outcomes for all Floridians!

Jan 22,2020 – Tallahassee

Press release event at the Florida Capitol Building in Tallahassee. Representative Dr. Cary Pigman, sponsor of the bill that would allow Advanced Practice Registered Nurses to practice autonomously discusses his bill.

An interview with Dr. Cary Pigman regarding legislation to allow Advanced Practice Registered Nurses to practice to the full extent of their education and training.


01.22.2020 – Tampa, Fl.

Dr.s Jean Aertker and Janet DuBois discuss proposed legislation to expand Advanced Practice Registered Nurses scope of practice on WMNF’s talk program “Radioactivity” with host Rob Lorei.


01.04.2020 Orlando, Fl.

Coalition Co-Chair Vernon Langford discusses Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and pending legislation on popular podcast.