Florida Coalition 2026 The Florida Nurse Practitioner Network (FNPN) 2026 Conference brought together Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, healthcare leaders, educators, and advocates from across Florida to strengthen clinical knowledge, advance the science of nursing practice, and build connections that support the future of healthcare. Throughout the conference, educational seminars provided attendees with current, evidence-based information designed to translate emerging science […]

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee’s passed legislation to reauthorize Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs, a critical step toward strengthening the nation’s nursing workforce and protecting patients’ access to high-quality care. Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs. administered by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Is a federal grant funding program that supports nursing education, […]

You are invited to join the Florida Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses in this Special Webinar: STEPPING INTO PRACTICE What Every APRN Should Know Wednesday February 25th 2026 at 7 PM

Please join the Florida Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses for their annual legislative update. This discussion will review Florida, and national, proposed legislation and regulatory changes that may impact nursing. The discussion will also focus on actions that Advanced Practice Registered Nurses can take to influence key regulatory and policy changes. Edward Briggs is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom […]

The Florida Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses (FCAPN) recommends that all APRNs maintain their registered nurse (RN) licenses in addition to their APRN licenses. While current practice may not require active RN status, future professional, personal, or regulatory circumstances can change unexpectedly. Keeping your RN license active helps prevent potential barriers to employment, credentialing, or practice transitions. Maintaining both licenses […]

Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or a novice in the policy arena, this is a unique opportunity to expand your health policy knowledge and network with your peers. Space is limited, so register early for the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) premier policy event of the year. Register Here: https://www.aanp.org/events/2026-hpc HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE Register Here

Contact your Legislators: Help Fix Unfair Loan Caps. For decades, nursing has not been included in the Department of Education’s list of ‘professional degree’ programs. With new federal loan caps under H.R. 1, this outdated exclusion now has serious consequences. The Department of Education is considering recommendations that make post-baccalaureate nursing students eligible for only half the amount of federal loan support as post-baccalaureate […]

The American Nurses Association, along with the overwhelming majority of nursing organizations strongly oppose the redefining of Graduate Nursing Degrees as not being a professional degree. Nurses are professionals. Sign our petition and let your voice be heard. Dear Edward, Nursing is a profession, essential to the health and safety of every American. Yet the U.S. Department of Education is moving forward […]

Welcome to NPower Healthcare with Deb Tedesco and Dr. Alicia Gill Rossiter. This episode explores Dr. Rossiter’s military-to-academic journey, the V‑Care Veteran-to‑BSN pathway, veteran-informed clinical care, barriers veterans face entering nursing, and practical steps nurse practitioners can take to better serve military-connected patients.   Note: Views expressed in this PodCast do not represent the position of opinions of Coalition Member […]

The Florida Nurses Association seeks your assistance to improve workplace safety for nurses who work in Surgical Centers. Legislative Action Alert: Nurses in Senate District 14 Needed!(Senate District 14 includes parts of Hillsborough County)For the past several years, the Florida Nurses Association has been working diligently to pass legislation requiring mandatory surgical smoke evacuation in hospitals and surgical centers. Surgical smoke contains […]