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Hello, and welcome to the July newsletter.
In this issue:
- Growth at FCN
- FCN Webinar Series
- Well-Being Advisory Board Update
- Upcoming Events
- Nursing History
| | Strategic Leadership at FCN | | Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, FAAN, is pleased to welcome Sharon Owen, MBA, BSN, RN, and Michele Roberts, EdD, RN, CNE to the leadership team at FCN. This new direction will help the FCN expand its strategic capacity and impact. | | |
Sharon Owen, MBA, BSN, RN
FCN Director of Strategic Initiatives / Chief of Staff
Sharon is a seasoned healthcare executive and former Army Captain. In this strategic role, she drives organizational alignment, cross-functional initiatives, and long-term planning to advance FCN’s mission and strategic plan.
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Michele Roberts, EdD, RN, CNE Associate Director, FCN
Dr. Roberts' role focuses on advancing strategies that support a sustainable, practice-ready nursing workforce and strengthen the systems that prepare and retain nurses across the state.
| | | Dr. Letourneau is excited to strengthen FCN leadership as we expand research and enhance recognition, reward, and renewal initiatives for nurses in Florida. | |
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As part of the the Florida Center for Nursing's continued focus on strengthening and supporting Florida's nursing workforce, FCN offers professional development opportunities through its "Strategies to Strengthen Florida's Nursing Workforce" webinar series.
These webinars explore innovative strategies and practical solutions. Expert speakers delve into critical issues, share success stories, and provide actionable steps to enhance nursing recruitment, retention, and continuing education across the state.
Topics include:
These webinars and more are available now at flcntr.org/webinars, with 1.0 CEs provided at no cost, sponsored by the FCN.
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On July 30 at 11am ET, FCN will present the webinar "Stress, Burnout, and a Healthy Nursing Workforce," featuring Abby Migliore, MSN, MBA, RN, and Liz Tuerk, MA, LMHC, both from Intervention Project for Nurses (IPN).
Key Objectives:
- Recognize the prevalence of the emotional impacts of the nursing profession
- Define sources that contribute to secondary trauma
- Recognize rates of substance use in nursing
- Interpret FCN workforce data to identify trends related to nurse well-being
- Discuss Alternatives to Discipline programs
Visit flcntr.org/HealthyNursingWorkforce-reg or click the button below to register.
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Relevant Financial Relationships
Prior to the activity, USF Health will disclose and mitigate all relevant financial relationships that relate to the content of the activity.
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.
| FCN Well-Being Advisory Board Members Complete Service | Well-Being Advisory Board Members Complete Service | |
The Florida Center for Nursing would like to recognize three members of the FCN Well-Being Advisory Board who completed their service at the end June:
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Amy Felix, MSN, RN, CRNP
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Crystal Jackson, MSN, APRN, WHNP-BC, PMH-C
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Andrew “Drew” Lombardi, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CNN-NP
We thank them for their input and advice on policy matters related to the well-being of the nursing workforce.
Visit flcntr.org/well-being-board or click the button below to learn more about the FCN Well-Being Advisory Board.
| | The Florida Center for Nursing hopes to see you at these upcoming events. | | |
Hillsborough College Nursing Program Open House, July 9, Tampa, FL
- Florida Center for Nursing will connect with incoming nursing students at the FCN table.
BayCare Nursing Research and EBP Conference, July 10, Clearwater, FL
- FCN Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, FAAN, will attend and connect with other nurse researchers. FCN staff will disseminate research and interact with attendees at the FCN table.
NCSBN Virtual Scientific Symposium: Illuminating Evidence, July 15, Virtual
- Dr. Letourneau and FCN staff will attend to hear the latest on nursing trends and research from NCSBN staff and other nurse leaders.
Sigma Nursing Congress 2026, July 16-18, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Dr. Letourneau will attend, connect, and share data and findings with other nurse researchers from across the globe.
12th Annual FNA Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Conference, July 25, Orlando, FL
- Dr. Letourneau will attend and connect with fellow nurse researchers. FCN staff will disseminate FCN research and interact with attendees at the FCN table.
| | This Month in Nursing History | | |
Dorothea Dix died July 17, 1884. During the Civil War, this tireless advocate for the mentally ill was appointed Superintendent of Army Nurses for the Union Army.
According to womenshistory.org, "Dix was... known for treating both Confederate and Union soldiers, a practice which gained her respect from many. During a period when male doctors openly expressed disdain for female nurses, Dix continued to push for formal training and more opportunities for women nurses."
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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.
The FCN is proudly headquartered at the University of South Florida College of Nursing.
Click the button below to learn more about the Florida Center for Nursing.
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