WELCOME TO THE FNA DISTRICT 46 WEBSITE
The Florida Nurses Association is dedicated to advancing the profession of nursing and for advocating for nurses in the state of Florida. It is the goal of our district to help the FNA achieve this goal.
Chapter 46 works actively to ackowledge and support to contribution that nurses make to our community. We do this through providing continuing education opportunities, awarding scholarships and promoting individual accomplishments through awards and memorial scholarships.
LEGISLATIVE FORUM 2010
This year's Legislative Forum will be held on January 28, 2010
Time: 6 PM
Location: Banquet Masters 8100 Park Boulevard, Pinellas Park
Please join us for our annual Legislative Forum. THe Pinellas County
Chapter of the Florida Nurses Association will be meeting with Florida
State Legislators to discuss issues and legislation that is being considered
that will directly impact on nursing and patient care.
This is your opportunity to meet with your legislators and have your
voice heard by them.
This year two key pieces of legislation being considered in Florida will be
addressed. These pieces of legislation include prescriptive authority for
advanced practice nurses and safe nurse staffing legislation.
This event includes a buffett dinner, cash bar and dessert.
Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
CLICK HERE FOR AN INFORMATIONAL FLYER
Cost: Early registration (Before 1/15/2010)
Members - $25.00 Non-Members - 27.50 Retirees and Students $23.00
Regular Registration (After 1/15/2010)
Members: $27.50 Non-members 30,00 Retirees and Students: $25.00
Limited at the door registration is available: $30.00
Mail your registration with check to:
FNA District 46 Legistlative Forum 2010
PO Box 1424 Pinellas Park Fl 33780-1424
NAME:__________________________
ADDRESS:_______________________
CITY_________STATE______ZIP______
PH: ( ) ______-________________
YOU CAN PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS ONLINE BY CLICKING HERE!
Note: You will need to have a paypal account to purchase tickets online.
ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
FNA LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE
The 2010 Florida Legislators are preparing for this years legislative session, and several key pieces of Legislation affecting Nurses are to be considered.
This year the Florida Legislators are to consider:
--A bill would provide to Advanced Pracitce Nurses the ability to prescribe controlled substances. (Florida is one of only two states that do not give ARNP's this ability)
--A nurse staffing bill. This bill would require each care facility to develop a staffing committee composed primarily of staff nurses. This staffing committee would develop staffing patterns for each unit in the care facility.
--A bill is being developed that would correct problems in HB1986. This bill prevents healthcare providers from carrying a license in the state of Florida if they have been convicted of any felony in the last 15 years.
| |
2010 FNA LOBBY DAYS
Become politically active for the sake of your profession and your patients
This annual event is an opportunity to learn how to be politically active and influence policy, and then provides you with the opportunity to meet legislators, attend committee meetings and learn the inner workings of the political process that effects your nursing practice every day!
2010 Lobby Days Conference
Residence Inn by Marriott - Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol
When: March 16 & 17, 2010 Contact: conferences@floridanurse.org
Phone: 407.896.3261
125+ attendees participated in the 2009 FNA Lobby Days Conference in Tallahassee. Nurses and nursing students from all over the state came together to learn about how to get involved with healthcare advocacy. communicate with legislators and learn about how FNA is supporting the future of nursing through affecting healthcare policy.
We hope to have greater numbers of nurses at this years Lobby Days and make a strong and pronounced presence felt to demonstrate to legislators the power of nurses!