2017 FNA Book of Reports

2017 Florida Nurses Association
the Region, we had programs related to the ANA Healthy Nurse initiative and Nursing Leadership through our Barbara
Lumpkin Institute. We learned about the importance of Legislative Advocacy both locally and in Tallahassee during
Advocacy Days. We also learned about “Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace” through a program presented
by the Impaired Nurse Program. I want to thank all our members and community partners who helped make these
programs possible. We hope you will join us at Membership Assembly to help plan activities for the future!
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Northeast Region Director
Doreen Perez, DNP, RN-BC
The FNA membership of Northeast Florida has remained at a steady level. Many of the new graduates that
receive a free membership for a year post graduation, do not renew membership. It has been suggested that
FNA conduct another survey to solicit comments and recommendations from the membership to understand
the needs of the nurses. A few nurses that the Director was able to contact explained that the membership
dues were too expensive as was the Membership conference fee. In the past two years, the Northeast region in
partnership with another region and local nursing groups conducted educational presentations that assisted the
local nurses in receiving mandatory CEUs.
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North Central Region
Marsha Martin
Much has been accomplished in the North Central Region this year. First I would like to thank President Elect
Janegale Boyd for the wonderful job she did on the Annual Spring Conference we had. It was a great success.
The largest part of the membership of this region comes from the Bargaining Unit at UF Health Shands. This
past year they have shored up their numbers and strengthened the membership of the unit which in turn has
really sustained the size and strength of this Region.
The Suwanee Valley group is a key part of the success of this Region. I would like to thank you all for your
continued support and loyalty to FNA.
I would like to end my term as the Region Director by thanking the membership of the Region. It has been
a privilege to work with so many talented, committed nurses! At a time where we are all pulled in so many
different directions and the demands on our time are many, it is refreshing to see so many willing to give of
their time to further the future of Nursing.
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West Central Region
Vacant
The West Central Region started a Facebook page and held several meetings to plan a large event in 2016.
Unfortunately, Lisa Fussell, Region Director was forced to resign due to personal reasons. Members of
the Region remained engaged and participated in several FNA activities and were active volunteers on FNA
committees and task forces. They also represented FNA in several groups in the nursing community. We are
thrilled to have three willing candidates for this position on the 2017 ballot. We look forward to an active 2018
and beyond.
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