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The Power of Kindness: A Bedside Nurse’s Role in Healing
In the whirlwind of hospital alarms, rapid responses, and medical procedures, it is easy to forget that healing is not just about science, it is also about human connection. As bedside nurses, we are more than caregivers. It is our reassuring voices and compassionate presence that transforms a sterile hospital room into a place of comfort and hope.
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 the clinical…
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 Mercury, Gemini,…
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 in nursing…
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 Smoke Bill…
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.
The Vital Role of Faith Community Nurses in Advancing Holistic and Equitable Health Care
Faith Community Nurses (FCNs), also known as Parish Nurses, are registered nurses—either active or retired—who have completed the Foundations of Faith Community…
Why Personal Branding and Networking are your Superpowers in 2025
In today’s digital age, your personal brand and network are your superpowers.
Florida Nurses Advocate for Safer, Smarter Healthcare During 2025 Advocacy Days
The Florida Nurses Association, in partnership with the Florida Nurse Practitioner Network, successfully hosted its 2025 Advocacy Days on February 19–20.
Join Your Fellow FNA Members at the 2025 Membership Assembly!
The Florida Nurses Association invites all members to the 2025 FNA Membership Assembly, scheduled for September 24–26, 2025, at the Hilton St.…
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Implementation of a discharge lounge
Patient throughput from the emergency department (ED) to time of discharge remains a national priority across healthcare systems. Efficient patient flow helps to ensure timely care, reduces overcrowding, and improves overall patient satisfaction. However, several challenges can impede this process,…
AI and school health office communication
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Female external urinary catheters: A nurse-led intervention
Indwelling urinary catheters (IUCs), although frequently overused according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are necessary for acute and chronic medical care. For example, the CDC notes several indications for their use, including urinary retention or obstruction,…
Naloxone education for nursing staff
In 2021, 4 years after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that over 75% of overdose deaths in the United States involved…
Pericarditis
Pericarditis, an inflammation of the pericardial sac, typically occurs as a result of a viral infection. It’s most common in men between…
CLABSI prevention in hospitalized patients receiving hemodialysis
Many individuals receiving hemodialysis require a central venous catheter, which places them at risk for central-line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). The Centers…
Hair For You
Performing scalp and hair assessment is an integral part of patient-centered nursing practice. While frequently overlooked, missing this care may result in…
Premature ventricular complexes
Your patient has heart failure exacerbation, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, chronic renal failure, and depression. She says that she…
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