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Hello, and welcome to the December newsletter!
In this issue:
- FNA Honors FCN
- Community Engagement Tour: Final Stop
- Strategies to Combat Florida's Nursing Shortage Webinar Series
- FCN Education Symposium
- Upcoming Events
- FCN in the News
- This Month in Nursing History
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FNA recognizes the FCN with the Communications Media Award, 2024 | |
The Florida Center for Nursing was honored to receive the 2024 Communications Media Icon Award from the Florida Nurses Association.
According to FNA's website, the Communications Media Award "honors an individual or group in the field of communications for production of written or electronic media which educates the public about nursing and nursing’s impact on health care."
The criteria for this award aligns with FCN's mandate under Florida Statute 464.0195 to promote a positive image of nursing. The criteria includes:
- Presents a positive, professional image of nursing
- Increases public awareness of the vital importance of nursing
- Communicates nursing issues
- Ensures accuracy in reporting
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The Florida Center for Nursing is grateful for this recognition, and FCN staff will strive to continue increasing awareness and understanding of the nursing workforce. | |
Community Engagement Tour: Final Stop | |
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The December 10 workshop in the North Central region marks the final stop on the Florida Center for Nursing Community Engagement Tour, completing the program with feedback from community members in all eight nursing regions of Florida.
The North Central region covers Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Levy, Madison, Marion, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, and Wakulla counties.
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The Florida Center for Nursing Community Engagement Tour: North Central region | |
Strategies to Combat Florida's Nursing Shortage | |
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The Florida Center for Nursing Presents: Strategies to Combat Florida's Nursing Shortage is a webinar series designed to explore innovative strategies and practical solutions to address the ongoing nursing shortage in Florida. Our expert speakers delve into critical issues, share success stories, and provide actionable steps to enhance nursing recruitment, retention, and professional development across the state.
The second webinar in the series, "Facilitating Transition to Practice," provided insights into turnover rates for nurses new to practice, explored innovative partnerships, and addressed strategies to ensure adequate workforce development.
A recording of this webinar is now available, along with the first webinar in the series, "Partnerships to Promote Student Success." To view the recordings, click the button below or visit this link: vimeo.com/flcntr.
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The Florida Center for Nursing Presents: The Role of Preceptors in Nursing Education | |
The December webinar will be on-demand, available on the FCN website later this month. | |
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On March 7, 2025, the Florida Center for Nursing will offer an education symposium, "Leading Excellence and Innovation in Florida."
The symposium will take place from 10am-4pm ET at the Hilton UF Conference Center in Gainesville, FL.
In-person and virtual options will be available.
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Florida Center for Nursing staff hopes to see you at these upcoming events. | |
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Florida Center for Nursing December Board Meeting, December 3, Tampa, FL
Florida Board of Nursing December Board Meeting, December 4-6, Tampa, FL
- FCN Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, will attend and provide an update from the FCN.
FCN Community Engagement Tour: North Central Region, December 10, TSC Center for Innovation, Tallahassee, FL
- Dr. Letourneau will present Florida Center for Nursing research specific to the North Central region and then guide discussion with community members and a panel of health care leaders from the region.
CommHIT24, December 17, Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, Florida
- Dr. Letourneau will attend and participate as a panelist for the "Strategies to Support Resilience in Nursing" discussion.
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This Month in Nursing History | |
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On December 25, 1821, Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, was born. She served as president for 23 years, retiring in 1904.
From the Red Cross website:
"Clara volunteered with the International Committee of the Red Cross, providing civilian relief during the Franco-Prussian War. This experience, along with her work as a hospital nurse during the Civil War, inspired Clara to bring the Red Cross movement to America. On May 21, 1881, Clara founded the American Red Cross."
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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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