Congratulations to the Florida nursing leaders who have recently been inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN). Election as a FAAN is one of the highest and most prestigious honors in the nursing profession. The FAAN credential recognizes nurse leaders whose careers have demonstrated sustained excellence and significant contributions to improving health and health care at the local, national, and global levels. We are happy to recognize the following Florida nurses.
- Maritza Cardena Alencar, Florida International University Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences
- Jean W. Davis, University of Central Florida College of Nursing
- Cameron G. Duncan, Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
- Viji George, Jackson Health System
- Tamara Goncalves Rezende Macieira, University of Florida College of Nursing
- Nola A. Holness, Florida International University Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences
- Ragnhildur Ingibjargardottir Bjarnadottir, University of Florida College of Nursing and Mayo Clinic
- Jacqueline B. LaManna, University of Central Florida College of Nursing
- Jessica MacIntyre, University of Miami Health System, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Valerie A. Morrison, University of North Florida School of Nursing
- Kimberly Navarro, University of Central Florida College of Nursing
- Kaitlyn Rechenberg, University of Central Florida College of Nursing
About the American Academy of Nursing
The American Academy of Nursing (Academy) is an independent honorific society and policy organization composed of more than 3,400 distinguished nurse leaders worldwide. The Academy advances health policy and practice through nursing leadership, innovation, and evidence-based solutions to the nation’s most pressing health challenges.
