Florida Center for Nursing

Don't miss Florida Center for Nursing’s September newsletter. Visit flcntr.org/newsletter to subscribe and stay in the know!

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In accordance with Florida Statute 464.019, nursing programs in the state are required to complete FCN's Nursing Education Program Survey. Responses must be submitted no later than Monday, October 7.

If you are a nursing program dean, director, or administrator and have questions or did not receive the survey, please email [email protected].

This survey will gather data on capacity, retention, demographics, students, and faculty from Florida's 500+ nursing education programs. Maintaining an accurate database of nursing education information is critical to meet Florida's nursing needs.

Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, and FCN staff are preparing to attend the FHA Workforce Summit September 10th in Viera, FL.

Hope to see you there! www.fha.org/FHA/FHA/Events/Event_display.aspx

It's not too late to register for COMMHIT 24 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center October 17. Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, will present.

Dr. Letourneau and FCN staff hope to see you there. Register here: commhit.org/commhit24event/

How does Florida Center for Nursing execute its vision and mission? Through a series of programs designed to inform, support, and connect Florida’s nursing workforce. Swipe through to learn more.

NEW EPISODE! The latest episode of Frontline Nursing features Jennifer Bonamer, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, NPD-BC, and covers self-care, BSN -> PhD nursing programs, and "respond, don't react." Listen here: flcntr.org/FLNS2E10

If you nurse, you know that nursing is hard on the body. You are on the go for 12 hours, sometimes longer. Many nurses are so focused on caring for others, they forget to think about themselves.

Florida Center for Nursing worked with Florida nurses and a certified personal trainer to create nurse exercises. This is for nurses, future nurses, and anyone who wants to know more about what it takes to nurse.

Today, we start with endurance. A nurse is on their feet for the majority of their shift. In addition to supportive shoes (and socks), core strength is a key factor in maintaining good posture. This helps to ensure a nurse body does not develop back problems.

Nurse Exercise: Overhead Carry

Equipment needed: Shoulder-width item (ex. barbell on trap bar, large first aid kit)

1. Engage core muscles
2. Lift item overhead
3. Keep biceps next to ears, wrists straight
4. Take small steps in one direction until you must turn around (due to a wall or crash cart)
5. Repeat 10-12 times for 3 reps (or until the next code is called)

Practice the Overhead Carry Nurse Exercise 2-3 times a week in order to improve stability and strengthen core and shoulder muscles.

Florida Center for Nursing's September newsletter is out now! This month covers free FCN materials available for in-school presentations like the Great American Teach-In, FCN's Nursing Education Program Survey, and new stops on the Community Engagement Tour. Read on for a sneak peek and subscribe here: flcntr.org/newsletter

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Resources for the Great American Teach-In

The Florida Center for Nursing is offering free resources and supplies to assist nurses who are presenting at the Great American Teach-In or their local school career day.

Future nurses are needed. According to the Florida Center for Nursing's The State of the Nursing Workforce in Florida report:

RN jobs have a projected growth of 23,595 jobs (12.2%) from 2022-2030
There will be a total of 108,546 job openings over the eight-year period
The Great American Teach-In is an annual event that takes place in November. At this event, professionals, parents, and community members visit K-12 schools to share information about their career, lead an activity, read a story, and more. This provides students with real-world perspectives about rewarding and inspiring careers like nursing.

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The Florida Center for Nursing is closed in observance of Labor Day, returning September 3. FCN staff wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday!

If you nurse, you know. If you were randomly selected for the 2024 National Nursing Workforce Survey, it is important to participate before the survey ends next month.

Tell the country about nursing in Florida. Learn more: ncsbn.org/workforce

Florida Center for Nursing staff is preparing the September monthly newsletter, arriving to inboxes September 3.

Stay up to date on the latest with the newsletter and other FCN email communications. Sign up here: flcntr.org/newsletter

Florida Center for Nursing will soon visit the Southwest community on its next Community Engagement Tour stop, September 13 at the Lee Health Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, FL, 10-12. flcntr.org/CETSW

According to FCN's NCLEX Report, the Southwest region had a pass rate of 80.35% for the NCLEX-RN and 85.88% for the NCLEX-PN in 2023. Find more research: flcntr.org/2023NCLEX

The Community Engagement Tour offers health care leaders in the state the opportunity to go beyond the research and hear from community members who are directly affected.

Register for in-person or virtual attendance at the Southwest workshop here: flcntr.org/CETSW

Did you know?

In 2023, Florida Center for Nursing staff attended 20 state and 6 national meetings, conferences, and events related to nursing and connected with over 3,500 people.

In the first half of 2024, a larger FCN staff has connected with over 4.500 nurses and future nurses at 18 state and 3 national nursing meetings, conferences, and events. With 15 more planned for the rest of 2024.

Florida Center for Nursing staff is eager for additional opportunities to connect and grow with the nursing workforce in Florida. If you'd like to see FCN at any upcoming events, please let us know. flcntr.org/contact

Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, FCN Board of Directors Chairperson Dr. Louisana Louis, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, and FCN staff were pleased to connect with so many nurse practitioners and other health care leaders at the Florida Nurse Practitioner Network (FNPN) annual conference.

JUST ANNOUNCED: Florida Center for Nursing will make an additional September stop on its Community Engagement Tour. Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, and FCN staff will visit the East Central region to hear from the community.

The event will take place September 20, 2:30-4:30pm at UCF College of Nursing in Orlando, FL. Visit flcntr.org/CETEC to register for in-person or virtual attendance.

Calling all nurses ready to inspire the next generation!

Florida Center for Nursing is proud to support the Great American Teach-In (GATI).

FCN is providing resources to help nurses participate in GATI or their local school's career day. Share your story with future nurses! Sign up here: flcntr.org/careerday

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Today is the first day of fall semester for many college students across the state. The Florida Center for Nursing wishes all students, and especially future nurses, an excellent first day on this journey!

Don't miss Florida Center for Nursing's new episode of the Frontline Nursing podcast, with Oleg Frolov, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CMSRN. The conversation covers male nurses, boxing therapy, and more.

Listen now: flcntr.org/FLNS2E9

Did you know?

Since it’s reestablishment, the Florida Center for Nursing has distributed over 100,000 physical and electronic copies of FCN’s technical reports.

The most distributed report is The State of the Nursing Workforce in Florida, followed closely by the 2023 NCLEX Report.

That dissemination of work isn’t limited to Florida or the United States. Electronic copies of FCN’s reports have been downloaded and read by nurses, researchers, health care workers, and policy makers in 83 countries.

Access FCN's reports here: flcntr.org/data

Get to know Florida Center for Nursing. Next up - our values. With our values at the forefront, we research and address the needs of Florida’s nursing workforce to ensure an adequate supply of direct care providers for the health of Florida residents and visitors.

Registration is still open for COMMHIT 24 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center October 17. Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director Rayna Letourneau will present, and Dr. Letourneau and FCN staff hope to see you there.
Register here: commhit.org/commhit24event/

A new episode of Frontline Nursing is out now!

Oleg Frolov, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CMSRN, talks about what it's like to be a male nurse in the female-dominated nursing profession. Listen now! flcntr.org/FLNS2E9

Florida Center for Nursing Established to recommend strategies to balance the supply and demand of Florida's nursing workforce.

The Florida Center for Nursing research staff has begun the data collection process for the FCN Nursing Education Program Survey, reviewing Florida's nursing programs AY 2023-2024.

In accordance with Florida Statute 464.019, nursing programs in the state are required to complete the survey. Responses must be submitted no later than Monday, October 7.

If you are a nursing program dean, director, or administrator and have questions or did not receive the survey, please email FLCenterforNursing_at_usf _dot_edu.

This survey will gather data on capacity, retention, demographics, students, and faculty from Florida's 500+ nursing education programs. Maintaining an accurate database of nursing education information is critical to meet Florida's nursing needs.

Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, and FCN staff are pleased to attend the Florida Nurse Practitioner Network (FNPN) annual conference.

FCN is a sponsor of the conference, and Dr. Letourneau will participate in a Think Tank on preceptor challenges for nurse practitioner students in Florida.

The conference takes place August 22-24 in Orlando. Hope to see you there!

Did you know?

In order to obtain a nursing license, future nurses must complete an approved prelicensure education program. They are then eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

The prelicensure program can be a practical nursing (PN) or registered nursing (RN) program. After completing the program, a candidate must pass the NCLEX-PN or NCLEX-RN to earn their LPN or RN license.

The most recent FCN Nursing Education Program Report identified 322 active prelicensure RN programs and 196 active prelicensure PN programs in Florida. For comparison, Texas had 128 prelicensure RN programs in 2022 and California had ~140 prelicensure RN programs.

Find more FCN research here: flcntr.org/EduReport2023

that every nurse’s story is different. We want to know your story! What inspired you to pursue nursing? Let us know in the comments.

If you nurse, you know: a weekend doesn't always fall on the weekend. Florida Center for Nursing staff would like to wish all nurses working today a Happy Work Day, and best wishes for a relaxing next day off.

Over 1,300 Florida nurses have enrolled and 460 have completed Florida Center for Nursing's continuing education activity, Shaping the Future: Becoming Nurse Faculty. That equals 690 contact hours awarded at no cost to Florida nurses, fully sponsored by the Florida Center for Nursing.

The program is available for all licensed nurses in Florida. Register today: flcntr.org/nursefaculty