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The Florida Nurse, the official publication of the Florida Nurses Association.

The Power of Kindness: A Bedside Nurse’s Role in Healing

In the whirlwind of hospital alarms, rapid responses, and medical procedures, it is easy to forget that healing is not just about science, it is also about human connection. As bedside nurses, we are more than caregivers. It is our reassuring voices and compassionate presence that transforms a sterile hospital room into a place of comfort and hope.

Leading Powerfully to Effect Positive Change: The Transformational Power of Nurses in Challenging Times

In challenging times, nurses have demonstrated that leadership is not confined to a role it is an action rooted in care, competence, and courage.

Martha Rogers’ Nursing Theory and its Application to Nurses’ Association Engagement and Success

Martha Rogers’ Science of Unitary Human Beings (SUHB) provides a unique lens through which to examine and explain nursing engagement in professional organizations like…

The Power of Giving: Why Nursing Philanthropy Matters More Than Ever

Now more than ever, we’re calling on nurses who can give — to help uplift and care for their fellow nurses in times of…

Florida Nurses Foundation Welcomes Two New Scholarship Endowments

The Florida Nurses Foundation is proud to announce the endowment of two new scholarships that will support the education and growth of Florida’s future…

Who Would Have Known: A Case for Understanding Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait in Honor of World Sickle Cell Day

Florida has the highest number of reported sickle cell disease (SCD) cases in the nation.

The Vital Role of Faith Community Nurses in Advancing Holistic and Equitable Health Care

Faith Community Nurses (FCNs), also known as Parish Nurses, are registered nurses—either active or retired—who have completed the Foundations of Faith Community Nursing program.

Why Personal Branding and Networking are your Superpowers in 2025

In today’s digital age, your personal brand and network are your superpowers.

Florida Nurses Advocate for Safer, Smarter Healthcare During 2025 Advocacy Days

The Florida Nurses Association, in partnership with the Florida Nurse Practitioner Network, successfully hosted its 2025 Advocacy Days on February 19–20.

Join Your Fellow FNA Members at the 2025 Membership Assembly!

The Florida Nurses Association invites all members to the 2025 FNA Membership Assembly, scheduled for September 24–26, 2025, at the Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon…

FNA Elections: Nominations Are Still Open, Voting Starts August 1

The 2025 FNA Election cycle is officially underway.

South Florida Celebrates Excellence at the 15th Annual FNA South Region Symposium and Awards Ceremony

The 15th Annual Florida Nurses Association South Region Symposium and Awards Ceremony, held on April 12th, 2025, at the Gulfstream Theater in…

AI and Nursing: Advancing Innovation, Equity, and Patient Care

President’s Message Marie O. Etienne, DNP, APRN, FNP, PNP, D. Min. (h.c.), PLNC, FADNL On my way to a workshop on Artificial…

The Importance of Belonging for Nurse Well-Being and Patient Safety

Message from the Executive Director Willa Fuller, RN With the negative labeling of issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), it…

Gratitude for Service to the Foundation: George Byron Peraza-Smith

Focus on Foundation George Byron Peraza-Smith George Peraza-Smith has served many roles in his tenure with the Florida Nurses Association including President…

Strengthening Our Voice: The Florida Nurses’ Political Action Committee (FNPAC)

In today’s tumultuous political climate, many are tempted to disengage, weary of the endless debates. But for nurses, this is not the…

The Heart of Healthcare: A Personal Reflection on Nurses’ Impact

Kaitlin Jordan | FNA Director of Member Programs, Technology, and Marketing Last year, I witnessed the nursing profession from a deeply personal…

Empowering Advocacy: Why Nurses Must Lead in the Legislative Arena

Nurses are the backbone of our healthcare system, playing a critical role in improving patient outcomes and community well-being. Their work extends…

Nurses as Advocates for Reproductive Justice

Deborah Hogan, MPH, BSN, RN The rates of maternal and infant mortality in the United States are extremely high. In a Commonwealth…

Impacting End-of-Life Care with New Healthcare Legislation: Patient-Directed Medical Orders (PDMO) in Advance Care Planning

Meredith Fischer, BSN, RN, CHPN Over the summer, a friend’s elderly father underwent resuscitation and intubation because his nursing facility could not…

The Florida Nurses’ Role in Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Vision for 2030

Gabriela Brito, DNP, MSN, RN, AACRN, DNS-CT With just five years left to meet the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’…

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Semaglutide: Shedding pounds, weighing risks

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Treatment-resistant depression and the T-rex combination

The T-Rex combination of Trintellix (vortioxetine) and Rexulti (brexpiprazole) targets multiple neurotransmitter systems, providing a novel and effective approach for managing treatment-resistant depression. This article is available to American Nurses Association members and ANJ subscribers only. Already a member? Log…