2017 FNA Book of Reports

2017 Florida Nurses Association
Serve as the essential resource for career development for Florida’s registered nurses.
o FNA provides essential information to our members and to the general
nursing population via The Florida Nurse which goes to ever licensed nurse in
Florida on a quarterly basis.
o We are also available by phone for professional consultation on a limited
basis to non-members.
o We respond to professional inquiries via email and phone.
o We provide continuing education to both members and non-members via
face-to-face meetings and web-based technology. Our education offerings
include programs on career development and educational advancement.
o Our membership is rich with highly educated and expert nurses and
educators who serve as resources on a voluntary basis, adding to the
strength of the organization.
Advance a legislative platform that protects and enhances the ability of all registered
nurses to practice to the full extent of their education and experience.
The FNA Legislative Platform is contructed based on current trends in nursing
and healthcare and is crafted by the Board of Directors and presented to the
Membership Assembly for revision and approval. During session and throughout
the year issues are addressed as they arise as a part of an open process driven
by the members of the association. Items on the Agenda or removed when
achieved and the Agenda is revised as needed. Items may stay on the Agenda
for many years or they may be removed based on outcomes of each session.
Two years ago, thanks to the work of a coalition of advanced practice
organizations, legislation that we had been seeking regarding controlled
substance prescribing passed the legislature. However, there continue to be
scope of practice issues that remain a concern for both registered nurses and
advanced practice nurses.
We supported the adoption of the Nurse Compact in Florida.
We advocated for the role of the Diabetes Educator.
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