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Hello, and welcome to the April newsletter!
In this issue:
- FCN Education Symposium
- FCN Research Studies
- FCN April Webinar
- New FCN website
- Nursing Graduate Recognition
- Upcoming Events
- Nursing History
| | Florida Center for Nursing Education Symposium | | |
The Florida Center for Nursing Education Symposium: Leading Excellence and Innovation in Florida, presented with University of Florida College of Nursing, allowed Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, and FCN staff to connect and collaborate with over 800 nursing educators, faculty, students, nurses, other health care leaders, health care advocates, and more.
Dr. Letourneau began the day with a presentation of FCN research from The State of Nursing Education in Florida 2025 report. Results from this research, including Florida's rank of 50 out of 50 US states for NCLEX pass rates, provided a foundation for the rest of the symposium.
| | Dr. Letourneau's The State of Nursing Education in Florida: Data-Driven Perspectives presentation | | |
Next on the agenda: an expert panel. The Nursing Education in Florida: Overcoming Challenges, Creating Solutions panel discussion covered the difference between collaboration and competition, the importance of care for nursing students, why remediation should start early, and other important topics.
Panelists included
- Michelle Edmonds, PhD, FNP-BA, CNE, Director of Nursing, University of North Florida
- Patricia Gagliano, PhD, RN, Dean of Nursing, Indian River State College
- Patricia Orender, DNP, RN, Director of ASDN and Certificate Programs, Florida Gateway College
- Tony Umadhay, PhD, CRNA, FAANA, Dean of Nursing, Barry University
- Maria Walwema, PhD, RN, MSN-NHCE, Director of Nursing, FVI School of Nursing and Technology
The symposium concluded with a keynote speech from Shakira Henderson, PhD, DNP, MS, MPH, MBA, RNC-NIC, IBCLC, The Future of Nursing: Implications for Practice, Research, and Education. Dr. Henderson is Dean of UF College of Nursing and Chief Nurse Executive at UF Health.
Addressing the threats that nursing and nurses face today in her speech, Dr. Henderson acknowledged the fear of artificial intelligence. Her response: "Only humans can be nurses."
| | Attendees connect with each other at the FCN Education Symposium | | Thank you to to UF College of Nursing, thank you to the experts who participated, and thank you to all who attended the symposium, both online and in person. | | |
The Florida Center for Nursing is seeking Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) practicing in Florida as well as newly practicing registered nurses (RNs) in the state for two new research studies:
Eligibility:
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) practicing in the State of Florida
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- Hospital RNs in the State of Florida with 1-2 years of experience
Purpose:
To explore the experiences of Florida CRNAs and newly practicing RNs in the state. Participants will also help to identify areas in which more support is needed. Results from this study will help shape the future of nursing in Florida.
Requirements:
Each study will involve a virtual meeting on Microsoft Teams lasting no more than two hours.
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Newly practicing Florida RNs can visit flcntr.org/RNstudy or click the button on the left to participate.
Florida CRNAs can visit flcntr.org/CRNAstudy or click the button on the right to participate.
| | Perspectives Among Newly Practicing Nurses in the State of FL | |  | Perspectives Among CRNAs Practicing in the State of Florida | | | Empowering Nursing Faculty: Best Practices for Success, Support, and Development Part 1 Webinar | | Florida Center for Nursing April Webinar | | Florida Center for Nursing: New Website | | The Florida Center for Nursing has launched a new website to promote greater accessibility and navigation for the health care community. | | The FCN website offers visitors the opportunity to explore the latest FCN research, initiatives, events, and more. Feedback, comments, and ideas are always welcome. | | |
The Florida Center for Nursing promotes recognition and reward for nurses and future nurses in Florida.
In order to further this goal, the FCN is now providing the opportunity for program staff and faculty to recognize cohorts preparing to graduate from pre- or post-licensure nursing education programs in Florida.
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Nursing program staff and faculty can request graduate recognition packets sponsored by the FCN for their nursing graduates.
Visit flcntr.org/gradrecognition to complete the form, and FCN staff will send the packets to be distributed to your graduates.
| | Florida Center for Nursing staff hopes to see you at these upcoming events. | | |
Florida Board of Nursing (FBON) April Board Meeting, April 2-4, St. Petersburg, FL
- Dr. Letourneau will attend and provide an update from the FCN
Junior Achievement Tampa Bay Innovators Showcase, April 3, Tampa, FL
- FCN staff will attend and connect with participants at the FCN table
Florida Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (FANA) 2025 Sand & Surf Symposium, April 4-6, Orlando, FL
- The Florida Center for Nursing is a sponsor of the event
- FCN staff will connect with attendees at the FCN table
CommHIT Space Health Nexus, April 22-23, Kennedy Space Center, FL
- Dr. Letourneau and FCN staff will attend and connect with attendees
Florida Association of Nurse Practitioners (FLANP) 2025 Annual Conference, April 30-May 2, Lake Buena Vista, FL
- FCN staff will connect with attendees at the FCN table
| | This Month in Nursing History | Lystra Gretter and the Florence Nightingale Pledge | | |
The Nightingale Pledge was first recited on April 25, 1893, in Detroit, Michigan. Lystra Gretter created the pledge as an ethical guide for a group of nursing instructors from the Farrand Training School for Nurses.
The original pledge reads as follows:
"I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly, to pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully. I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling. With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work, and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care."
The pledge has since evolved. Email us to share your version of the Nightingale Pledge.
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Thank you for reading! If you have suggestions, feedback, or comments, please email flcenterfornursing@usf.edu or click the button below.
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About the Florida Center for Nursing
The Florida Center for Nursing is established to research and address issues of supply and demand for nursing, including issues of recruitment, retention, and utilization of nurse workforce resources. The vision of the FCN is to ensure that the health care needs of the residents and visitors of Florida are met by a competent and sufficient nursing workforce.
Click the button below to learn more about the Florida Center for Nursing.
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