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Preparing Nurses for the Future: AI, Precision Health, and the Evolution of Care
Healthcare is shifting from reactive care to predictive care.
A Summer of Progress for Florida Nurses
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President’s Message Colleagues, Marcos Gayol, Ed.D, APRN, FNP-BC, CNEPresident, Florida Nurses Association This has been a summer of tangible wins for Florida’s nurses, and…
The Florida Nurses Association: Your Professional Home
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This is a message for our valued Early Career Nurses.
2026-2029 Strategic Plan: Looking Ahead with Purpose
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As I reflect on the Florida Nurses Foundation’s future, I am inspired by what we have accomplished together and excited about where we are…
FNPAC Endorses Nurse-Friendly Candidates, Welcomes New Trustees
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The Florida Nurses Political Action Comvmittee (FNPAC) continues its mission of advancing nursing through strategic political engagement, candidate education, and support of elected officials…
Honoring Florida’s New AAN Fellows
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Congratulations to the Florida nursing leaders who have recently been inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN). Election as a…
Florida Nurses Bring Their Voices to Washington at the ANA Membership Assembly and Capitol Hill Day
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Florida nurses had a strong presence in Washington, D.C., this summer as representatives from the Florida Nurses Association (FNA) participated in the American Nurses…
FNA Launches Inaugural Early Career Nurse Conference
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The Florida Nurses Association proudly welcomed students and early career nurses from across the state to the first annual Early Career Nurse Conference: Thriving…
The Power of Nurses: Honoring You Beyond Nurses Week
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Nurses are, at times, the most essential and least celebrated people in the room.
Professional Readiness: The Everyday Habits Behind Exceptional Care
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If there are two messages today’s nurses hear repeatedly, they are that self-care matters and that nursing is more than just a job.
Stories That Stay with You: Experience the 2026 Clinical Excellence Conference
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Some conferences leave you with pages of notes. Others leave you with something much more lasting. That’s what happened at last year’s FNA Clinical…
The Organized Nurse: Practical Strategies to Improve Time Management and Clinical Efficiency
Time management remains one of the most challenging skills for both new and experienced nurses.
12th Annual Research & Evidence-Based Practice Conference Showcases Nursing Innovation
The Florida Nurses Association was proud to host the 12th Annual FNA Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice Conference on July 25 at…
Being Busy Isn’t the Same as Being Effective
Somewhere along the way, we’ve started treating busy like a badge of honor.
Vaccines, Trust, and Our Responsibility to Florida’s Children
President’s Message Marcos Gayol, Ed.D, APRN, FNP-BC, CNEPresident, Florida Nurses Association Across Florida, nurses are seeing a concerning trend. More parents are…
Different in Every State: There Is No One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Lobbying
Message from the Executive Director Willa Hill, BSN, RN We often get questions regarding why we did or did not take action…
Five Years of Impact: Investing in Nurses, Strengthening Florida’s Future
Focus on Foundation The 2020–2025 FNF Impact Report tells a powerful story, one of generosity, resilience, and a deep commitment to supporting nurses at…
Strengthen Nursing’s Voice—Support FNPAC Now
Not every nurse realizes just how much decisions made in Tallahassee shape their daily practice—but they do. From patient care standards to…
2026 Florida Legislative Session Recap
The 2026 Florida Legislative Session concluded on March 13, marking a challenging year with one of the lowest bill passage rates in…
Upcoming FNA Events
Early Career Conference: Thriving in Your First Years of Practice The FNA Early Career Conference will take place on June 6, 2026…
Learn about how nurses are driving meaningful change at the 2026 FNA Membership Assembly
Nurses in Action for a Healthier Florida From the bedside to the boardroom and from local communities to the legislative arena, nurses drive…
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When I graduated nursing school, I thought I had a fairly clear picture of what my career would look like. Like many new nurses, I imagined providing direct patient care, advancing my clinical expertise, and perhaps moving into management someday.…
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