The 14th Annual FNA South Region Symposium and Awards Ceremony was held on May 11, 2024, at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. The event, hosted by the FNA South Region Volunteer Leadership Council, featured keynote speakers, poster sessions, and…

Aminah Johnson, BSN, RNTransitioning from student to professional nurse is an exciting yet critical phase in a new nurse’s career. This shift involves moving from a structured educational environment into a vigorous, real-world clinical setting, demanding adaptability, enhanced skills, and…

The 10th Annual FNA Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Conference was held on July 27, 2024, at Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando, FL. This event gathered nursing professionals and researchers statewide to discuss innovative practices, share groundbreaking research, and…

In May 2024, the Sarasota and Pasco County Boards of County Commissioners proudly recognized the invaluable contributions of nurses during Nurses Week. Both Pasco and Sarasota County held a special White Coat Assembly on May 7, 2024, where nurses gathered…

Clinical learning experiences, during which prelicensure nursing students help care for actual patients, allow students to apply information learned in the classroom. These experiences provide opportunities for students to develop their role identity as a member of the nursing profession…

As the population in the United States continues to change, the nursing workforce must adapt to reflect the diversity of the communities it serves. According to Smiley et al. (2023), the 2022 National Nursing Workforce Survey categorically showed that 80%…

Anthony, a distinguished nurse, has dreams of becoming an esteemed writer. He is a former Bostonian living in Southwest Florida. A lifelong love for nursing, and a knack for teaching, will bring his vivid transparency to his writing–a perfect recipe…

We are excited to share the latest updates and achievements from our vibrant nursing community in the Northeast Region. Here is a recap of recent highlights: Nurses Day Proclamations: We are proud to announce that our efforts have resulted in…

Hello from the Southwest Region! We are starting to engage more as a group, but more is needed. As we all know it is election season and that means we are seeing more adversity and sometimes chaos within the political…

FLORIDA NURSES ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE The Florida Nurses Political Action Committee (FNPAC) recently held interviews to endorse candidates for the 2024 election, focusing on their alignment with the Florida Nurses Association (FNA) Legislative Agenda. This agenda emphasizes issues such…

President’s Message I was seated among a group of nursing and non-nursing colleagues when this question was posed to me, “How do you do it? You engage in so many things, I just can’t figure out how you manage to…

FOCUS ON FOUNDATION In the dynamic and ever-evolving healthcare field, nursing is a critical cornerstone in patient care and community health. As the president of the Florida Nurses Foundation (FNF), I am proud to highlight the value our organization brings…

Even after decertification, FNA remains committed to supporting you. John BerryDirector of Labor RelationsAt the end of the 2023 Florida Legislative Session, Governor DeSantis signed into law SB 256 and HB 1445, the “Employee Organizations Representing Public Employees” bill. These…

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR In this dynamic healthcare landscape, it is important to highlight the enduring contributions of the nursing profession while demonstrating a fierce pride for who we are. As a central pillar of our healthcare system, nurses…

The Florida Center for Nursing (FCN) is established to research challenges facing Florida’s nurses and develop solutions to meet those challenges. National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers Conference The Florida Center for Nursing offered several presentations at the National…

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