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Hello, and welcome to the November newsletter.
In this issue:
- AAN 2025 New Fellows
- APNEF Conference
- Nursing Education Program Survey
- Nursing Graduate Recognition
- FCN Hiring
- Upcoming Events
- Nursing History
| | American Academy of Nursing Inducts 2025 Class of New Fellows | | Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, FAAN, with Angela Amar, PhD, RN, FAAN, AAN President-Elect | The Florida Center for Nursing is thrilled to congratulate FCN Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, FAAN, on her induction as an American Academy of Nursing (AAN) Fellow. This esteemed honor, among the most prestigious in the profession, recognizes extraordinary contributions to the field of nursing and health care. | | The 2025 Class of Fellows, selected from a historically high number of applicants, represent the continued influence of nurses in championing innovative, evidence-informed solutions that champion health and well-being in their systems and communities. Congratulations to the entire 2025 Class of American Academy of Nursing Fellows. | American Academy of Nursing 2025 Florida Class of New Fellows | | |
A special congratulations to the 2025 Florida Class of American Academy of Nursing Fellows:
- 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
- Rayna Letourneau, University of South Florida College of Nursing and Florida Center for 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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Date
November 5-6, 2025
Location
Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando North Altamonte Springs, FL
*Booking information sent following registration
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One-Day Registration
- $175 (APNEF member)
- $200 (non-member)
Two-Day Registration
- $350 (APNEF member)
- $400 (non-member)
*In-person and virtual attendance options available for one or two days
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Nursing Education Program Survey 2024-2025 | Thank you, Florida Nursing Programs! | |
The Florida Center for Nursing would like to extend thanks to all Florida nursing programs who completed the 2024-2025 Nursing Education Program Survey.
Thank you to the 420 programs who completed the survey this year, an 83.5% response rate. This high level of engagement is a testament to the commitment of Florida’s nursing education community.
The FCN Nursing Education Program Survey is an annual data collection effort that gathers vital information from nursing education programs across Florida to support strategic planning and workforce development.
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The Florida Center for Nursing is providing the opportunity for program staff and faculty to recognize cohorts preparing to graduate from pre- or post-licensure nursing education programs in Florida.
Nursing program staff and faculty can request graduate recognition packets sponsored by the FCN for their nursing graduates.
Visit flcntr.org/gradrecognition or click the button below to complete the form, and FCN staff will send packets to be distributed to your graduates.
| **Please allow at least four weeks before your graduation date for shipping. | |
The Florida Center for Nursing is looking for two new members to join the FCN staff. | |
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct hands-on research
- Integrate analytics with health, licensure, and education data
- Collaborate with a dedicated team to address Florida's nursing workforce issues
- Drive workforce planning and policy
Apply here: flcntr.org/research-specialist
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead program development, evaluation, and budget oversight
- Drive continuing education initiatives for nurses
- Produce impactful scholarship and policy dissemination
- Collaborate with academic, clinical, and community partners
- Represent the FCN at state and national conferences (~50% travel)
Apply here: flcntr.org/associate-director
| | | The Florida Center for Nursing hopes to see you at these upcoming events. | | |
APNEF 2025 Annual Conference, November 5-6, Hybrid Event, Altamonte Springs, FL
- The Florida Center for Nursing is collaborating with the Association of Practical Nurse Educators of Florida (APNEF) to present this conference
- FCN Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, FAAN, will present and connect with the practical nursing community
Nursing Consortium of Florida (NCOF) Fall Conference, November 14, Hollywood, FL
- Dr. Letourneau will attend and connect with the NCOF community
- FCN is a sponsor of the conference
Florida Organization for Nursing Leadership (FONL) 2025 Annual Conference, November 19-21, Daytona Beach, FL
- Dr. Letourneau and FCN staff will attend and connect with the FONL community
- FCN is a sponsor of the conference
The Florida Center for Nursing Presents: The Impact of Public Health Nursing, November 18, Virtual
| | This Month in Nursing History | | |
On November 8, 1938, The Spirit of Nursing monument was dedicated in Arlington National Cemetery.
According to the cemetery website, "The resting place of 653 nurses who heroically served in the U.S. armed forces, Section 21, is sometimes known as the 'Nurses Section.' Against a background of evergreens, an 11-foot-tall white Tennessee marble statue appears to gaze reverently upon the deceased nurses that lie before her."
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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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