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Happy New Year, and welcome to the January newsletter!
In this issue:
- Education Symposium
- FCN Impact Report
- Community Engagement Tour
- Strategies to Combat Florida's Nursing Shortage
- Upcoming Events
- FCN In the News
- This Month in Nursing History
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Leading Excellence and Innovation in Florida Education Symposium | |
Florida Center for Nursing Education Symposium | |
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On Friday, March 7, the Florida Center for Nursing will present the Leading Excellence and Innovation in Florida education symposium. This symposium brings together leading experts to present critical data, engage in dynamic panel discussions, and develop forward-thinking recommendations for the future of nursing education in Florida.
The symposium will take place from 10am to 4pm ET at the Hilton UF Conference Center in Gainesville, FL. In-person and virtual options are available.
Key Highlights
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Data Presentation: Comprehensive data analyses will highlight current trends, challenges, and opportunities within nursing education in Florida.
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Expert Panel Discussion: A distinguished panel of thought leaders will explore critical issues and innovative solutions in nursing education.
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Keynote on Innovation in Education: This speech will address how innovation can shape the future of nursing education in Florida and ensure a robust and sustainable nursing workforce.
Who Should Attend
- Nurse educators & nursing faculty
- Health care administrators & policymakers
- Nursing students & nurses
- Health care advocates
PENDING - Continuing Education Credits will be offered for program content (4.5 hours total)
Visit flcntr.org/Symposium or click the button to learn more and register.
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Florida Center for Nursing Impact Report | |
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Florida Center for Nursing staff is putting the finishing touches on the FCN Impact Report 2024, available on the FCN website January 10.
The Impact Report details the FCN's activities and impact during 2024 in pursuit of the Florida Center for Nursing's mission, vision, and values.
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FCN Impact Report 2024 Coming Soon | |
FCN Mission
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.
FCN Vision
The vision of the Florida Center for Nursing is to ensure that the health care needs of the residents and visitors of Florida are met by a competent and sufficient nursing workforce.
FCN Values
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Accountability - We commit to deliver on the FCN’s statutory goals.
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Integrity - We practice high ethical standards through interpersonal and interprofessional relationships.
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Respect - We cultivate collaborative partnerships that promote access for everyone.
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Courage - We take bold steps to create innovative best practices to advance the nursing profession.
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Community Engagement Tour | |
FCN Community Engagement Tour | |
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The Florida Center for Nursing Community Engagement Tour ran between May 2024 and December 2024. During that time, FCN staff visited Florida’s eight nursing regions to gather data and recommendations from diverse communities throughout the state:
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Southeast: May 21, 2024, Indian River State College, Port St. Lucie, Florida
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Northeast: July 11, 2024, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida
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Northwest: July 23, 2024, University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida
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Southwest: September 13, 2024, Lee Health – Gulf Coast Medical Center, Fort Myers, Florida
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East Central: September 20, 2024, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
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South: October 23, 2024, Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida
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West Central: November 19, 2024, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
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North Central: December 10, 2024, Tallahassee State College - Center for Innovation,Tallahassee, Florida
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Almost 700 community members across the state participated in regional events, responding to the latest FCN research and offering feedback about the unique issues they face in their communities. Their voices will have further impact when the Florida Center for Nursing Community Engagement Tour report is released later this year.
Thank you to FCN's partners and hosts, thank you to the health care leaders who participated in listening panels at each event, and thank you to communities across the state for adding value and substance to this endeavor.
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Florida Center for Nursing Webinar Series | |
The Florida Center for Nursing began a new webinar series last year examining different strategies to combat Florida's nursing shortage. Recordings of each webinar are available at the links below. | |
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Facilitating Transition to Practice
Key topics include:
- Turnover rates of new to practice nurses
- Strategies to ensure adequate workforce development
- Partnerships that focus on transition-to-practice strategies
Comprising the panel for this webinar are Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, Executive Director at the Florida Center for Nursing, Leah Robinson, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, Advanced Specialty Program Coordinator at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, and Kendra Siler, PhD, CEO at CommHIT.
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The Role of Preceptors in Nursing Education
Key topics include:
- Defining a nurse preceptor
- Identifying preceptor competencies
- Discussing a formal preceptor program in a large health care system
The panel for this webinar features Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, Executive Director at the Florida Center for Nursing, Solimar Figueroa, PhD, RN, Clinical Nurse Educator, Preceptor Specialist, Baptist Health South Florida, and Mary Harper, PhD, RN, NPDA-BC, FAAN, Director of Research and Inquiry, Association for Nursing Professional Development.
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Florida Center for Nursing staff hopes to see you at these upcoming events. | |
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Florida Board of Nursing Board Meeting, February 5, St. Augustine, FL
- Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, will attend and provide an update from the FCN.
FNA Advocacy Days, February 19-20, Tallahassee, FL
- Florida Center for Nursing is the Nursing Data Champion of the event.
- Dr. Letourneau will present research and data on the nursing workforce in Florida.
Florida Center for Nursing Board Meeting, March 5, Tallahassee, FL
Florida Center for Nursing Education Symposium - Leading Excellence and Innovation in Florida, March 7, Hilton UF Conference Center, Gainseville, FL
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Florida Trend utilized FCN research for their article "Pressure Check"
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This Month in Nursing History | |
American Nurses Association Certification Medallion | |
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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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