Florida Center for Nursing

The Florida Center for Nursing is offering Graduate Recognition Packets for cohorts preparing to graduate from pre- or post-licensure nursing education programs. These packets aim to help welcome student nurses to the nursing community. Representatives from these programs can request FCN Graduate Recognition Packets for their nurse graduates. Visit flcntr.org/gradrecognition to fill out the form. #nurse #nursing

The National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers 2025 Annual Conference, “Showcasing, Innovating and Strengthening the Nursing Workforce,” will take place June 2-4, 2025 at the Marriott Philadelphia Downtown in Philadelphia, PA. The Florida Center for Nursing is a proud member of the National Forum, and FCN staff is looking forward to connecting with other workforce leaders. Visit https://lnkd.in/ga9EevMZ to learn more and register. #nurse #nursing

TOMORROW - The Florida Center for Nursing Education Symposium: Leading Excellence and Innovation in Florida will take place from 10-4 at the Hilton UF Conference Center in Gainesville, Florida. flcntr.org/symposium Presented with University of Florida College of Nursing, this event will feature sessions including: ?? The State of Nursing Education in Florida: Data-Driven Perspectives ?? Expert Panel: Nursing Education in Florida: Overcoming Challenges, Creating Solutions ?? Keynote: The Future of Nursing: Implications for Practice, Research, and Education Continuing Education Credits will be offered for program content (4.5 hours total). In-person and virtual options are available. Visit flcntr.org/symposium to register. Relevant Financial Relationships: Prior to the activity, USF Health will disclose and mitigate all relevant financial relationships that relate to the content of the activity. Accreditation: ANCC: USF Health is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. A maximum of 4.50 contact hours may be earned by learners who successfully complete this nursing continuing professional development activity. Florida Board of Nursing: USF Health (provider number 2970) is an approved provider of continuing education for nurses through Florida Board of Nursing. This activity has been approved for 4.50 contact hours. #nurse #nursing

The Florida Center for Nursing Education Symposium, coming this Friday, will feature a keynote titled "The Future of Nursing: Implications for Practice, Research, and Education," from Shakira Henderson, PhD, DNP, MS, MPH, MBA, RNC-NIC, IBCLC, Dean of University of Florida College of Nursing and Associate Vice President for Nursing Education, Practice and Research – System Chief Nurse Executive at UF Health. Continuing Education Credits will be offered for program content (4.5 hours total). In-person and virtual options are available. Visit flcntr.org/symposium to register. Relevant Financial Relationships: Prior to the activity, USF Health will disclose and mitigate all relevant financial relationships that relate to the content of the activity. Accreditation: ANCC: USF Health is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. A maximum of 4.50 contact hours may be earned by learners who successfully complete this nursing continuing professional development activity. Florida Board of Nursing: USF Health (provider number 2970) is an approved provider of continuing education for nurses through Florida Board of Nursing. This activity has been approved for 4.50 contact hours. #nurse #nursing #NursingEducation

New episode of Frontline Nursing, presented by the Florida Center for Nursing, featuring Dr. Susan M. Parda-Watters, DNP, MMOAS, MSN, APRN/ACNS-BC, CMSRN. In this episode, Dr. Parda-Watters talks about learning to be a leader, the reality of flight nursing, and the alphabet soup of her credentials. Available wherever you get your podcasts or visit https://lnkd.in/efi9GGiq. #nurse #nursing

It's not too late to register for the Florida Center for Nursing Education Symposium, taking place Friday (3/7) at the Hilton UF Conference Center in Gainesville, FL. In partnership with University of Florida College of Nursing, this event is dedicated to advancing the field of nursing education across the state. flcntr.org/symposium The Education Symposium will feature an expert panel on Nursing Education in Florida: Overcoming Challenges, Creating Solutions. Panelists include: Michelle Edmonds, PhD, FNP-BA, CNE, Director of Nursing, University of North Florida Patricia Gagliano, PhD, RN, Dean of Nursing, Indian River State College Patricia Orender, DNP, RN, Director of ASDN and Certificate Programs, Florida Gateway College Tony Umadhay, PhD, CRNA, FAANA, Dean of Nursing, Barry University Maria Walwema, PhD, RN, MSN-NHCE, Director of Nursing, FVI School of Nursing and Technology Continuing Education Credits will be offered for program content (4.5 hours total). In-person and virtual options are available. Visit flcntr.org/symposium to register for in-person or virtual attendance. Relevant Financial Relationships: Prior to the activity, USF Health will disclose and mitigate all relevant financial relationships that relate to the content of the activity. Accreditation: ANCC: USF Health is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. A maximum of 4.50 contact hours may be earned by learners who successfully complete this nursing continuing professional development activity. Florida Board of Nursing: USF Health (provider number 2970) is an approved provider of continuing education for nurses through Florida Board of Nursing. This activity has been approved for 4.50 contact hours. #nurse #nursing #NursingEducation

Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, will give a data presentation on The State of Nursing Education in Florida as part of the FCN Education Symposium, presented in collaboration with University of Florida College of Nursing March 7. flcntr.org/symposium Continuing Education Credits will be offered for program content (4.5 hours total). Recent FCN research shows that current efforts and strategies are working. According to the Florida Center for Nursing State of Nursing Education in Florida 2025 report, retention rates have improved for practical nursing (PN) programs (72% AY 2022-2023, 73.85% AY 2023-2024) and have slightly improved for Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) programs (76.3% to 77.24%). BSN programs maintained a high retention rate (84.43%). More findings here: https://lnkd.in/ekgFZBY9 Learn more about next steps for nursing education in Florida - visit flcntr.org/symposium to register for the FCN Education Symposium at the Hilton UF Conference Center in Gainesville, FL, from 10-4 on March 7. In-person and virtual options are available. Relevant Financial Relationships: Prior to the activity, USF Health will disclose and mitigate all relevant financial relationships that relate to the content of the activity. Accreditation: ANCC: USF Health is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. A maximum of 4.50 contact hours may be earned by learners who successfully complete this nursing continuing professional development activity. Florida Board of Nursing: USF Health (provider number 2970) is an approved provider of continuing education for nurses through Florida Board of Nursing. This activity has been approved for 4.50 contact hours. #nurse #nursing #nursingeducation #research

The Florida Center for Nursing March newsletter is available now, covering FCN presentations in Tallahassee and the upcoming Education Symposium and webinar. Visit flcntr.org/newsletter to sign up. #nurse #nursing

Don't miss the Florida Center for Nursing Education Symposium: Leading Excellence and Innovation in Florida in partnership with University of Florida College of Nursing, taking place March 7. Continuing Education Credits will be offered for program content (4.5 hours total). flcntr.org/symposium According to the FCN State of Nursing Education in Florida 2025 report, the highest number of prelicensure nursing education programs who responded to the FCN Nursing Education Program Survey AY 2023-2024 identified as private, for-profit organizations. However, these programs had the lowest percentage of students enrolled. flcntr.org/NursingEd25 Learn more about our recent findings and next steps - register for the Florida Center for Nursing Education Symposium at the Hilton UF Conference Center in Gainesville, FL, from 10-4 on March 7. In-person and virtual options are available. Click here to register - flcntr.org/symposium Relevant Financial Relationships: Prior to the activity, USF Health will disclose and mitigate all relevant financial relationships that relate to the content of the activity. Accreditation: ANCC: USF Health is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. A maximum of 4.50 contact hours may be earned by learners who successfully complete this nursing continuing professional development activity. Florida Board of Nursing: USF Health (provider number 2970) is an approved provider of continuing education for nurses through Florida Board of Nursing. This activity has been approved for 4.50 contact hours. #nurse #nursing

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