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Empowering Nurses to Lead from Where They Are
Leadership in nursing is not defined by position or title, it is rooted in the passion for change and the unwavering commitment to elevate patient care, the profession, and the people we serve. Unfortunately, healthcare…
Florida Nurses Can Combat Opioid Deaths
Scope of the Problem Frances Civilette Downs, PhD, MSN, RN Debbie Sommer, MSN, CCM, RN According to public records, Florida had 7,220 drug overdose…
The Art of Nursing
In quiet halls and buzzing rooms, Where life unfolds and with hope blooms, A healing touch, a steady hand, A soul who strives…
Become a Stronger Voice for Nursing: Join FNA’s Legislative Action Team
Every day, decisions made in the Florida Legislature shape the work of nurses and the health of the patients and communities they serve. From…
Embracing the Heart of Our Profession
Dr. Parker J. Brigance DNP, MSNE, MBA, RN, CEN, CCRN, NE-BC, NI-BC, EMT-P, Director, Emergency Service Line – Baptist Health, Jacksonville FL Whether at…
A Circle of Life: Celebrating All the Ways Nurses Care for Patients
The 2025 Florida Nursing Students Association (FNSA) Annual Convention brought together nursing students from across the state for three inspiring days of education, leadership…
Florida Nurses Association Opens Membership to Licensed Practical Nurses
The Florida Nurses Association is proud to announce a landmark decision made at the 2025 FNA Membership Assembly: Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are now…
11th Annual FNA Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice Conference Recap
Held July 26, 2025 | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, FL The Florida Nurses Association hosted its 11th Annual Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice…
A Strategic Future for FNF
Jayne Willis, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CENP The Florida Nurses Foundation (FNF) has long been a champion for advancing nursing and healthcare across the state…
The Duplicitous Power of “They”: A Barrier to Unity and Progress in Nursing
Willa Fuller, RN In everyday conversation, whether whispered in break rooms, muttered during meetings, or echoed in online forums, there lurks a deceptively simple…
Cultivating Tomorrow’s Leaders: How Mentorship, Engagement, and Volunteering Shape Student Success
Marie O. Etienne, DNP, APRN, FNP, PNP, D. Min. (h.c.), PLNC, FADNL In today’s dynamic global environment, nurturing the next generation of changemakers starts…
Advocating for Our Communities – A Public Health Nurse’s Concerns
Deborah Hogan, MPH, BSN, RN, Chair, FNA Public Health Special Interest Group There are so many issues affecting the health of our communities today,…
A National Standard for Precepting
Mary G. Harper, PhD, RN, NPDA-BC, FAAN Preceptors are integral to the orientation of newly licensed nurses and experienced nurses transitioning to a new…
Building Community Partnerships: Nurses and Students in the Clinical Settings
Jenna Laws, MSN, RN Nurses play a pivotal role in educating the next generation of nurses and help create successful students in…
Ad Astra Per Aspera: Getting Ready for a Career in Space Nursing
Christine Rincon, MSN, RN, CCRN In 1959, Dee O’Hara became the first nurse to work with NASA astronauts and helped with the…
Food Insecurity Among Nursing Students: What Can Be Done?
Food insecurity is defined as “a condition of limited or uncertain access to adequate food” (U.S. Department of Agriculture, 2024). Food insecurity…
FNA Legislative Report: 2025 Session
During the 2025 Florida Legislative Session, the Florida Nurses Association (FNA) focused its advocacy on two major priorities: the Protection from Surgical…
Rebuilding Together: Strengthening FNSA School Chapters Through Partnership and Purpose
The Florida Nursing Students Association (FNSA) is making strong progress in rebuilding school chapters through a unified, statewide effort. After disruptions from…
Leading Powerfully to Effect Positive Change: The Transformational Power of Nurses in Challenging Times
In challenging times, nurses have demonstrated that leadership is not confined to a role it is an action rooted in care, competence,…
Martha Rogers’ Nursing Theory and its Application to Nurses’ Association Engagement and Success
Martha Rogers’ Science of Unitary Human Beings (SUHB) provides a unique lens through which to examine and explain nursing engagement in professional…
The Power of Giving: Why Nursing Philanthropy Matters More Than Ever
Now more than ever, we’re calling on nurses who can give — to help uplift and care for their fellow nurses in…
Florida Nurses Foundation Welcomes Two New Scholarship Endowments
The Florida Nurses Foundation is proud to announce the endowment of two new scholarships that will support the education and growth of…
Who Would Have Known: A Case for Understanding Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait in Honor of World Sickle Cell Day
Florida has the highest number of reported sickle cell disease (SCD) cases in the nation.
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