FL Action Coalition

The Florida Action Coalition provides leadership in advancing the nursing profession so that Floridians can access safe, high quality health care.

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FLAC in the News - Region 1 Director Dr. Kathleen Wilson Providing Care through the COVID-19 Pandemic. We're glad to know you Kathleen!
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Webinar - Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 3:00p.m. EST

Nurses Can Identify Hypertension Risk in Pregnant Patients Exposed to Traffic-Related Air Pollution.

To register, visit https://t.co/Z0982KRic1

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Upcoming Webinars:
Public Health: Nursing Education and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Monday, April 6 at 2:00 pm (ET)
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On Friday, HB 7053 and HB 607 passed out of the Florida House of Representatives. This bill expands access to APRN provided care. Next comes the Senate bill. If you haven't sent emails to your Senators please do so through this link https://t.co/g8mlSHC6NL

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FLAC volunteers in the Community! Our very own, Georgia Skyers MSN, RN will be speaking at the 2nd Annual Aspire the Ultimate Women's Empowerment and Networking Summit on May 16th in Orlando.

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Our very own Andrea Bresnahan was recognized today by Lake Sumter State College ASN senior students and BSN transition students for her participation in the Department of Nursing Student Profession Day. Way to go Andrea!

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The Florida Blue Foundation 2020 Community Health Symposium and Sapphire Awards - Big Issues in Health: Healthy Communities will be held on May 4 & 5, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Hotel, Orlando.

To learn more and register: https://t.co/zPJ6YlwKI6

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The 2020 AARP Community Challenge is On!

The AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to fund "quick-action" projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages. Applications are now being accepted.

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Sarasota Area Mental Health Special Dependent District Survey - Sarasota County has launched an online survey to gather public feedback regarding a proposed mental health care special district.

TAKE THE SURVEY...it only takes a few minutes! https://t.co/kCPJEcoLJZ

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If you are an RN or APN serving on a board of directors with fiduciary responsibilities and have served on the board for at least one year, you may be eligible to participate in a study.

To learn more, please click:
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Webinar Invitation: A Gestational Diabetes Risk Reduction and Preconception Counseling Program for American Indian and Alaska Native Girls – Stopping GDM

Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 | 3-4 pm ET

To register: https://t.co/HpMqDEPBu9

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Suncoast Nursing Action Coalition’s BSN Scholarship - $2,500 scholarship opportunity for individuals in an accredited BSN nursing program. DEADLINE: March 1, 2020

For application materials - https://t.co/NFDvM2mJgH

For questions, email [email protected]

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We are launching new quarterly calls for all Action Coalitions. Register for Thursday’s Quarterly Action Coalition Call! - Thursday, Feb. 6 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. ET.

To register, visit https://t.co/AW1qCKtXGv

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Interesting read from the Hearld-Tribune on handling the nursing shortage https://t.co/nLEZ2DB6Wk

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More nurses are caring for family members and friends and the Difference Collaborative wants to understand how employers can better support these nurses. Nurse managers, leaders, and HR directors - to participate in an anonymous, 10-minute survey, visit https://t.co/WHKhspZglX

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News from the Florida Nurse Practitioner Network - watch the APRN advocacy video in support of Florida house bill 607.

https://t.co/co9y1qq8xZ

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Webinar - A Gestational Diabetes Risk Reduction and Preconception Counseling Program for American Indian and Alaska Native Girls – Stopping GDM

Wednesday, February 19, 2020 | 3-4 pm ET

To register, visit: https://t.co/QDu6cskx2X

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Congratulations to the Florida Action Coalition Team who are shared their expertise on “Preparing Tomorrow’s Nursing Workforce” Panel Presentation at the 2020 FNA Advocacy Days in Tallahassee, Florida - January 23, 2020

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FLAC in the News - We were recently quoted in an article by the Herald Tribune about our work to raise the quality of nursing programs and their graduates. To read more and to see our quote, visit
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