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Florida Nurse Practitioner
Network News
The Voice of Florida's Nurse Practitioners
September 2023
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What are the Benefits of Joining FNPN, Your State NP Organization?
Nurse practitioners are vital in today's healthcare system, providing high-quality and accessible patient care across various healthcare settings. To support and empower NPs in their professional journey, many states, including Florida, have established nurse practitioner organizations. From professional development opportunities to advocacy for healthcare policies that directly impact your practice, there are many advantages to joining your state's nurse practitioner organization, Florida Nurse Practitioners, Your Statewide NP Network (FNPN).
Networking Opportunities
Membership in FNPN opens doors to invaluable networking opportunities. You'll have the chance to connect with fellow NPs, nurse leaders, and healthcare professionals in your area. These connections can lead to mentorship opportunities, collaboration on research or projects, and sharing best practices. Building a robust professional network can enhance your career and provide you with a supportive community of like-minded individuals.
Continuing Education
Staying up to date with the latest advancements in healthcare is crucial for NPs. FNPN offers exclusive access to and information on continuing education programs, workshops, and conferences. These events help NPs expand their knowledge and skills, ensuring they provide their patients with the highest quality of care. In addition to our premier annual conference, FNPN has a continuing education platform to obtain CEs, and FNPN members receive free or discounted educational opportunities. Finally, we partner with groups like Integrity CE to bring you even more free or low-cost CE.
Advocacy and Policy Influence
FNPN advocates for policies that benefit NPs and their patients. By joining FNPN, your statewide NP network, you become part of a collective voice that can influence legislative decisions and healthcare policies at the state level. FNPN has contracted a strong lobbying firm, and we have garnered many legislative successes over the last decade through our lobbyist, Allison Carvajal. Your membership contributes not only to our collective strength, making your voice an integral part of these efforts, but your membership also supports our ability to fund this advocacy. FNPN works tirelessly to ensure that NPs have a seat at the table when important healthcare decisions are made, ultimately improving the scope of practice and patient access to care.
Access to Resources
Nurse practitioners often face unique challenges, from regulatory issues to billing and reimbursement concerns. FNPN can provide valuable resources and guidance to navigate these challenges effectively.
Professional Recognition
Membership in FNPN can enhance your professional recognition. FNPN offers awards and honors to outstanding NPs in the community. Being part of such an organization can also improve your credibility when seeking employment or negotiating contracts, demonstrating your commitment to excellence and ongoing professional development.
Community Engagement
Nurse practitioners often have a strong desire to give back to their communities. FNPN frequently engages in community service and volunteer activities. By participating in these initiatives, you can positively impact the health and well-being of your community while also strengthening your sense of purpose as a healthcare provider.
Joining Florida Nurse Practitioners (FNPN) is an investment in your career and the future of healthcare. The vast benefits range from networking and professional development opportunities to advocacy for policies that enhance your practice. By becoming an active member, you advance your career and contribute to the betterment of the nursing profession and the healthcare system as a whole. So, if you have a colleague who is not a member of FNPN, encourage them to join. If you aren't active in FNPN, join one of our committees and reap the rewards of this enriching experience.
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Deborah Tedesco, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, AP-PMN, CBCN, CWS, CWCN-AP, CPHQ, FAANP
President, Florida Nurse Practitioners
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Cindy Parsons, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FAANP
Membership Director, Florida Nurse Practitioners
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Congratulations to the 2023 Newly Elected
or Re-Elected Board Members
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Deborah Tedesco, President
Jenn Kuretski, Education Director
Wendy Paracka, Treasurer
Monica Barfield, Region 1 Director
Charrita Ernewein, Region 3 Director
Arlene Wright, Region 5 Director
Debbie Devine, Nominations Committee Member
Christine Dzioba, Nominations Committee Member
New Board members take office on January 1, 2024.
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FNPN's 2023 Conference Receives 5-Star Reviews!
FNPN's 2023 conference took place at the Orlando World Center Marriot on August 24-26th and was a huge success according to our members in attendance! Some of these members included Michael Harrison who commented "What an awesome conference! Thank you so much!" and Sharon Parrish, who commented "Great conference. Every minute packed with information. Recommend signing up for 2024."
We look forward to seeing you next year!
Save the date: August 22-24, 2024.
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Keep scrolling and reading for more photos from the conference! | |
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Dr. Noella West, APRN Named Nurse Practitioner of Excellence
Congratulations to Dr. Noella West, DNP, APRN at Tampa General Hospital who was honored in August with FNPN's Award of Excellence. Noella was nominated as "a pillar of education for onboarding and assisting new NPs to become more confident in their role transition. She was selected as the provider for an AARP and Tampa General Hospital collaboration entitled "Walk with the Doc" which she does monthly. This endeavor allows her to educate the community and raise awareness of healthcare concerns focusing on women's health, cancer screening, and neurological health.
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Dr. Noella West with FNPN Region 3 Director, Dr. Charrita Ernewein | |
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FNPN 2024 Scholarship Winners
Dr. Patricia Delgado has been a nurse practitioner in medical, surgical, and aesthetic dermatology for 8 years. She recently started her own general practice with a focus on episodic visits for skin care, and she recently completed her psychiatric nurse practitioner program in order to better incorporate mental health into her assessments and treatment plans. She supports true patient-centered care and believes nurse practitioners are a key player in helping keep the heart in healthcare. She is passionate about taking a holistic, individualized approach to care for her patients, and also enjoys working in research to help expand treatment options and therapies for patients on a larger scale. She looks forward to continuing to advocate for the APRN profession and for our patients through continued participation within the Florida Nurse Practitioner Network.
Congratulations Dr. Patricia Delgado, DNP, APRN,
recipient of the Dr. Jean Aertker Scholarship!
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Ingrid Bozeman is a psychiatric nurse at the VA in Gainesville. She is a PMHNP DNP student.
Congratulations, Ingrid Boseman, RN, recipient of the Dr. Loretta Ford Scholarship!
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FNPN's Healing Politics Think Tank A Success!
Thank you to all the attendees of FNPN's Healing Politics Think Tank. Dr. Kimberly Gordon, DNP, CRNA, and co-founder of Healing Politics, provided a dynamic presentation on WHY nurses are vital in elected office. Dr. Barbara Sharief, DNP, APRN shared her insights as an elected official in Florida, and Dr. Stephen Ferrara, DNP, APRN, FAANP, FAAN, shared his views as AANP President. What are you waiting for? We need nurses in elected office!
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September 25-29, 2023, is National APP Week.
Is your organization celebrating? Click below to send a message to FNPN and tell us how you celebrated. We would love to publish your photos in the next newsletter!
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FNPN Region 2 (and Region 5) Update
Florida Nurse Practitioner Network is all about making connections! This past weekend, another wonderful connection was made, thanks to a suggestion by Dr. Arlene Wright of Region 5. The Wild on Wounds annual conference was held in Hollywood, Florida, bringing together wound care experts from a variety of professions. It was at this conference that I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Beatriz Coccaro-Word, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, CWS. She is an NP business owner with over twenty years of experience in wound healing. She delivers compassionate, personalized, effective care that focuses on improving patient outcomes. At ON Call Wound Care, services include in-person and telehealth wound evaluation and treatment planning with educational services offering wound healing courses as well as education of new and proposed regulations to the staff at long-term care facilities and nursing schools in the area.
Networking is literally in FNPN's name! Dr. Coccaro-Word and I share a passion for wound care and for the NP profession. It was my pleasure to make this FNPN connection across regions.
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Susan Smith, PhD, APRN-BC, WCC, RNFA, FAANP
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Congratulations USF Nursing on 50 Years! | |
Dr. Arlene Wright
Congratulations to Dr. Arlene Wright, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, FNAP, FAANP, who spoke at the Advanced Practice Provider Executives (APPEX) Leadership Summit. Arlene's presentation was entitled From the Exam Room to the Board Room: Advocating for Improving the APP Role and Scope of Practice.
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Brittany Gibbens
Congratulations to Brittany Gibbens, APRN the NP owner of Gibbens Family Medical in Panama City, Florida for winning Best Family Practice in the 2023 Best of Bay Community Choice Awards.
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Dr. Kameko McGuire
Congratulations to Dr. McGuire, DNP, PMHNP, NP-C in Navarre, Florida who was recently honored as a 40 Under 40 Honoree by the United Way, Emerald Coast.
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A HUGE Thank you to Dr. Jenn Kuretski
Jenn Kuretski, DNP, APRN, NP-C, AAHIVS, FNPN's Education Director is responsible for FNPN's educational content. Jenn directs the Education Committee and Conference Committee. Thank you Jenn for hitting the ball out of the park with the 2023 conference! Jenn is also responsible for FNPN's Education Platform. See below for more details.
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Would you like FNPN to consider recognizing you or one of your colleagues? Please click the button below and submit a general inquiry to FNPN staff for recognition consideration or send an email to [email protected] | |
Integrity Continuing Education
FNPN partners with Integrity CE for the Nurse Practitioner Virtual CE Summit (NPS) Series. Join us for this premier conference series with nationally renowned faculty!
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Sunrise Dermatology and Procedure Conference, October 20-21, 2023 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Join some of your FNPN colleagues in St. Petersburg on October 20 and 21 to brush up on your shave and punch biopsy, suturing, and I&D skills. You will also hear the latest evidence related to atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, alopecia, vitiligo, and MORE! Seats are limited, so register soon!
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Save the Date for FNA's Advocacy Days
FNA Advocacy Days will take place in Tallahassee from January 23-25, 2023. FNPN is a Legacy Title Partner. Please join us for the conference and for visits with our legislators. More information to come!
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Join FNPN Colleagues at AANP's Health Policy Conference
Join your AANP and FNPN colleagues in Washington DC for the Annual Health Policy Conference from January 28-30, 2024. Learn about federal policy issues and visit your legislators during Hill Day. Let us know if you will be there. We would love to meet up!
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Save the Date for FNPN's 2024 Conference
Join your Florida Nurse Practitioner colleagues at the Orlando World Center Marriott August 22-24, 2024! Join us for great topics, superb networking, and excellent food, all in an amazing resort with a LAZY RIVER!
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South Florida Council of Advanced Practice Nurses
Primary Care Conference
Registration Closes Soon!
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Cleveland Clinic Florida's 2nd APP Conference
Join your APP colleagues in person or virtually
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NPCPBC Conference September 29 and 30 | |
Become a Health Equity Trainer AND Earn 10 FREE CEs
Course is almost full!
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FNPN Members: Invest in Nursing Malpractice Insurance You Can Count On with NSO!
When searching for malpractice insurance to help protect your career as a Florida-based NP, it’s important to invest in coverage that you can count on.
That’s where we come in.
We’re Nurses Service Organization (NSO), a leading provider of nursing malpractice insurance and a trusted partner of FNPN. At NSO, we understand the circumstances you face as an NP practicing in the State of Florida. We recognize the state’s challenges related to high premium rates that stem from complex physician practice laws and insurance carriers leaving the marketplace. Despite all that, NSO is here to prioritize your needs by offering flexible coverage that works for you.
Interested in learning more or getting a quote? Click Here
Why choose NSO? We offer you multiple benefits:
- New! Premium financing: installment payment plans are available!
- Occurrence-based coverage: a key benefit of an occurrence policy is the long-term protection it provides because it offers coverage for claims that occur while the policy is active. Even if the policy has expired or since been canceled, coverage is available!
- Simple online application: an easy-to-use platform that makes purchasing coverage quick and convenient!
- Robust risk management education: digital library of articles, case studies, videos, claim reports, and more!
- Extensive expertise: NSO has over 40 years of experience insuring more than half a million nursing professionals and is proudly endorsed by 85+ professional nursing associations, including FNPN!
When it comes to finding malpractice insurance that fits your needs, it’s not just about price. It’s about investing in a quality insurance provider that has your best interests in mind – and the comprehensive coverage (including license protection), experience, and financial stability to back that up should a malpractice claim arise. With NSO, that’s what you get.
Learn more about how we can help protect your career, license, and assets.
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Mental Health First Aid Training and 10 CEs
FNPN is excited to collaborate with Peer Support Coalition of Florida to offer Mental Health First Aid Training.
FNPN 2023 Annual Conference Attendees receive FREE registration (with 10 CE) for this virtual training.
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Conference Highlights
Were You There???
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We look forward to seeing you next year, August 22-24 at the Orlando World Center Marriott for FNPN's 2024 conference!
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