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Hello, and welcome to the July newsletter.
In this issue:
- 2025 AAN Fellows
- International Council of Nurses Congress 2025
- 2025 National Forum Annual Conference
- Free Continuing Education Credits
- Cultivating Competence: The Future of Practical Nursing Education
- Research Study Participants Needed
- Upcoming Events
- Nursing History
| | American Academy of Nursing 2025 Fellows | | |
We are pleased to announce that Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, has been selected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN).
This prestigious honor recognizes significant contributions to the nursing profession and health care. It reflects a commitment to leadership, innovation, and impact in advancing health outcomes and nursing excellence.
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Congratulations to the other 2025 Florida AAN Fellows!
- Balkys Bivins, Monumental Health Partners
- Mildred Fennal, International Nursing Education Consortium
- Ryannon Frederick, Mayo Clinic
- Juan M. Gonzalez, University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies
- Rebecca Koszalinski, University of Central Florida College of Nursing
- Joy Parchment, University of Central Florida College of Nursing
- Caroline Piselli, Piselli Global Consultants, LLC
- Lisiane Pruinelli, University of Florida College of Nursing
- Shannon Smith, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
- Tony Umadhay, Barry University School of Nursing
- Kathleen Wilson, Florida State University College of Nursing
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The American Academy of Nursing is a distinguished organization that brings together the nation’s top nursing leaders in education, management, practice, and research. With over 3,000 Fellows worldwide, the Academy serves as a powerful voice in shaping health policy and driving improvements in health care delivery.
As a Fellow, Dr. Letourneau looks forward to engaging with national leaders in nursing and health policy, bringing back insights and opportunities that will benefit Florida's nursing workforce and the communities they serve. The induction ceremony will be held in Washington, DC, in October.
| | 2025 National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers Annual Conference | | Dr. Letourneau welcomes conference attendees | | |
Last month, Florida Center for Nursing staff and board members attended the 2025 National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers Annual Conference in Philadelphia, PA.
Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, led the conference as President of the National Forum. Dr. Letourneau also moderated the panel discussion "The Changing Nursing Workforce Conversation."
In addition, FCN Data Engineer Abby Carden, MPH, delivered two presentations: one on the ramifications of delayed NCLEX testing for Florida pass rates and another on pass rates for NCLEX test-takers with special program codes. FCN was also a sponsor of the event.
| | FCN Data Engineer Abby Carden, MPH delivers presentation | Additional presentations and panels covered topics including tracking non-practicing nurses in South Carolina and how general discussion of "the nursing shortage" is unproductive without defining the problem correctly first. | |
International Council of Nurses Congress 2025 | |
Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, joined 7,000 other nurses from around the world for the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress 2025 in Helsinki, Finland, last month.
This year's theme was Nursing Power to Change the World. Dr. Letourneau offered a poster presentation with National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers Director Patricia Burwell, PhD, on the nursing workforce shortage across the U.S.
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Over four days, the conference brought together global leaders like
ICN CEO Howard Catton set the stage for the event:
“Let’s be clear - nursing has the power: The power to care, to heal, to save lives, the power to drive economies, and, as our Congress theme states, the power to change the world."
| Free Continuing Education Credits | |
The Florida Center for Nursing is pleased to provide Continuing Education (CE) credits at no cost to participants for all webinars held since January 2025.
The webinar series explores innovative strategies and practical solutions to address the ongoing nursing shortage in Florida. Expert speakers delve into critical issues, share success stories, and provide actionable steps to enhance nursing recruitment, retention, and professional development across the state.
| Nursing Leadership in Rural Health Care | |
The next webinar in the series, "Nursing Leadership in Rural Health Care," will take place July 17 at 11:00am ET.
**Please note: this webinar contains content that is practical and applicable across all health care settings.
ANCC Accreditation Statement
USF Health is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Nurses who complete this NCPD activity and claim credit can be awarded up to 1.00 ANCC contact hour.
Visit flcntr.org/nursing-leadership-rural or click the button below to register.
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The Florida Center for Nursing is partnering with the Association of Practical Nurse Educators of Florida for their annual conference, Cultivating Competence: The Future of Practical Nursing Education.
Taking place November 5-6 in Orlando, FL, this informational conference will feature workshops, presentations and other nursing workforce resources for practical nursing educators in Florida.
| | Research Study Participants Needed | | |
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 these studies 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 | | | The Florida Center for Nursing hopes to see you at these upcoming events. | | |
The Florida Center for Nursing presents Nursing Leadership in Rural Healthcare webinar, July 17, Virtual
Florida Board of Nursing (FBON) August Board Meeting, August 6-8, Kissimmee, FL
- Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN will present an update from the FCN
- FCN data engineer Abby Carden, MPH, will attend Education Subcommittee meetings
National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) 2025 Annual Meeting, August 13-15, Chicago, IL
- Dr. Letourneau will attend and connect with nursing regulators across the country
2025 Florida Nurse Practitioner Network (FNPN) Annual Conference, August 21-23, Orlando, FL
- FCN staff will attend and connect with nurse practitioners in the state
- Dr. Letourneau will present a pre-conference workshop on August 21 titled "Becoming Nursing Faculty in Florida" offering 3.0 CE credits
| | This Month in Nursing History | | |
Dr. Madeleine Leininger was born July 13, 1925, in Sutton, Nebraska. Dr. Leininger was the first professional nurse to receive a PhD in anthropology. She went on to develop the Transcultural Nursing Theory in 1974 in Utah.
According to Dr. Leininger, "Transcultural Nursing has been defined as a formal area of study and practice focused on comparative human care (caring) differences and similarities of the beliefs, values, and patterned lifeways of cultures to provide culturally congruent, meaningful, and beneficial health care to people."
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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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