2020 FNA Book Of Reports

2020 Florida Nurses Association
What Does Communication Have to Do
with Evidence-Based Practice? Everything!
Cheryl Christy, DNP, RN
Research shows that the quality level of communication in nursing interactions
has a significant influence on patient outcomes, patient safety, and patient/
nurse satisfaction. The Triple Aim of Healthcare cannot be met without nurses
providing clear, concise, and complete communication while providing any kind
of health care service. The COVID-19 virus has exposed just how essential
quality communication is in today's healthcare environment.
Understanding the Endocannabinoid
System: A Nurse's Duty
Stephanie Maruca, RN, CCM
Casondra Jacobs, BSN
Deb McCauley, BSN, CRRN
This panel discussion will be divided into three segments. "Say
Hello to your ECS: The 12th Body System"- high level introduction to the
Endocannabinoid System including a brief history, key components, and
function. "The NCSBN Guidelines: Nursing Care of Patients Using Medical
Cannabis" - Current literature on the nursing care of patients using medical
cannabis will be reviewed as well as evidence-based nursing guidelines. The Six
Principles of Essential Knowledge will be discussed. "Nursing Advocacy in 2020: A
Call to Action" Guidance to nurses on how to effectively position themselves as an advocate as it pertains to
cannabinoid therapeutics.
Infectious Disease Update:
COVID-19 in Florida -
Where are we Now?
Barbara Russell, MPH, BSHSA, RN, CIC, FAPIC
Deborah Hogan, MPH, BSN, RN
Darlene Edic-Dempsey, DNP, APRN
This panel presentation will provide an up-to-date overview of the current
COVID-19 pandemic in Florida. Current epidemiology, clinical care and
assessment, and vaccine progress will be discussed.
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