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Page 2The Florida NurseDecember 2019Notes from theExecutive DirectorMembership-Belonging is like BreathingWilla Fuller, RN,Executive DirectorWhenever I delivera presentation aboutmembership I usuallystart it with a statementabout my belonging toany organization thatsupportssomethingI believe in or thatspeaks on my behalf. Ialso always share thatI was president of myclass in first grade.Additionally, I was onthe Student CouncilWilla Fulleralmost every year thatI was in school. I am a member of my quiltguild and several sewing organizations. I evenbelong to two meetup groups that eat togetherregularly. (For those close friends who arethinking she needs to back off those two, Iwill have words with you later!)Anyway, Iam basically an introvert who loves peopleand who loves being a part of anything andeverything that is important in my life. So itwas no surprise that I became the presidentof my student nurses’ association chapterin my associate degree program at DaytonaBeach Community College (now Daytona StateCollege). Later, at the University of CentralFlorida I was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau.Since I have become the Executive Directorof FNA, I belong to the Florida Society ofAssociation Executives where I serve on theEducation Committee. At the National Level, Iam the current chair of SEED which is a groupof state executive directors and state presidentsfrom the southeastern states.Though I was pretty shy, (I have reportcards to prove it), my mom pushed me to beinvolved in everything. It really didn’t take toomuch pushing because I loved being involvedand in the know. It was student government,where I feel I got my sea legs because I couldsee that being a part of the organization mademe an insider about what was happening atthe school on several levels. For example, itwas during my first year that we changed thedress code and allowed for a more relaxed andcomfortable environment in school. Now, somepeople today may think that was a questionablecontribution but I can tell you the SGA leaderswere the heroes to the rest of the students! Ifelt so powerful being a part of that.In some instances, the groups I have workedwith may not have triumphed in all our efforts,but in the end, we could still feel somethingpositive because we had made an effort. Ourvoice was heard. In the case of FNA, before Itook this position, I served as my local districtpresident and on multiple state committees,as well as on the FNA Board. I can rememberall the years we fought for advanced practiceissues, issues for nurses, issues for publichealth nurse and school nurses, as well asmany issues for patients. Some of those goalswere achieved while others are still on theagenda.Sometimes, I would get a call from the FNAheadquarters to go and visit a legislator to talkabout a particular piece of legislation. I wouldread the talking points and go into the meetingwith confidence so that I could communicatenursing’s agenda. I had taken the time tomake the connection with my local legislatorsso that sometimes they would call ME to aska question about a piece of legislation. I wasserving as their expert on these issues. WhenI didn’t know the answer, I would either referthem to FNA Headquarters or I would call FNA,talk to Barbara Lumpkin and come back withan answer. At that time, we had a network ofnurses all over the state doing the same thing.We were a very effective team. We not only gotlegislation passed, we shut down legislationthat could hurt nurses and patients.It is important to point out that we did notalways agree individual on all of the issues,we were from different parties, differentphilosophies and different ideologies, but weknew when to stand together or stand down.And we forged on as friends and colleagues.Again, we had many victories, and ourlosses were not losses at all but challenges tokeep trying for the future. In the beginning,I thought I could make a difference just bybeing me. As a newbie, my overblown senseof confidence was soon tempered by learningthe process. FNA taught me how healthcareadvocacy REALLY works. It taught me patienceand perseverance.It also taught me that we cannot stand onthe wayside, shrugging our shoulders andbemoaning the fact that nobody is helping us.We also can’t clutch our wallets, hold onto ourpennies and refuse to belong because “it costtoo much” and expect anything to happen.We are responsible for our future, both ourprofession and our patients and APATHY is theFuture Killer.Many FNA voices carried me throughmy years of nursing. The determination oflongstanding members who were pioneerleaders in this association have made stridesthat you cannot begin to comprehend if youhave not walked alongside them. Even the veryexistence of advanced practice nurses in thestate of Florida is due to the work of leadersand members of the Florida Nurses Association.Issues like title protection and protection ofthe role of the RN-1st assistant were all FNAdriven.There is a lot of networking on the internetamong some extremely energized groups whoare discussing real-world issues, delvinginto community service and supporting eachother in problem solving.It would be idealif some of this energy could be harnessed intomembership and collaborative action in thepolicy making arena. The younger membersthat have joined us bring enthusiasm andnew ideas, the more seasoned nurses that joinbring their experiences and wisdom to makea difference.Together these groups createdynamic forces that not only come together tomake change, but lift each other up and shareperspectives about our diverse situations.These dynamic “conversations” can leadto empowerment and advocacy. Don’t be abystander. Join us and redesign the future. Wewill never give up, but we can make greaterprogress if you come work with us.On the fence about joining?Call us at(407) 896-3261 between 1pm and 2pm to learnmore about feeling like a part of the solution.Make FNA a part of your everyday life likebreathing.Owned and Published by,Florida Nurses Association1235 E. Concord Street,Orlando, FL 32803-5403P.O. Box 536985, Orlando, FL 32853-6985Telephone: (407) 896-3261FAX: (407) 896-9042E-mail: info@floridanurse.orgWebsite: http://www.floridanurse.orgOffice Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,Monday thru FridayFor advertising rates and information, please contactArthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc., 517 WashingtonStreet, PO Box 216, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613, (800) 626-4081,sales@aldpub.com. FNA and the Arthur L. 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Articles appearing in thispublication express the opinions of the authors; they do notnecessarily reflect views of the staff, board, or membership ofFNA or those of the national or local associations.Published quarterly, March, June, September, andDecember by FNA, a constituent member of the AmericanNurses Association.Editor – Kaitlin Scarbary, 1235 E. Concord St., Orlando, FL32803-5403Subscription available at 20.00 plus tax, per year. Membersof FNA receive the newspaper as a benefit of membership.COPIES of The Florida Nurse are available on 35mmmicrofilm, 106mm microfilm, article reprints and issue copiesthrough Bell & Howell, 300 North Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor,Michigan 48106Board of Directors2019–2021OfficersGeorge Byron Peraza-Smith,DNP, RN, APRN, GNP, AGPCNP, PresidentJanice Adams, DNP, MPA, RN, President-ElectJustin Wilkerson, BSN, RN-BC, CHPN, CCRN, Vice PresidentVictoria Framil-Suarez, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, SecretaryMavra Kear, PHD, APRN, BC, TreasurerRegion DirectorsJill Van Der Like, DNP, MSN, RNC, Northwest RegionMarsha Martin, RN, CCRN, North Central RegionSusie Norman, MSN, RN-BC, Northeast RegionShirley Hill, BSN, RN, East Central RegionLottie Cuthbertson,MSN-ED, RN, LHRM, FCN, West Central RegionDarlene Edic-Crawford, DNP, APRN, Southeast RegionSusan Torres, MSN, RN, LHCRM, Southwest RegionMarie Etienne, DNP, APRN, FNP, PNP, PLNC, South RegionDirector of Recent GraduatesHannah McRoberts, BSN, RNLERC LiaisonDeborah Hogan, MPH, BSN, RNFNA OfficeWilla Fuller, BSN, RN, Executive DirectorJohn Berry, Jr., Director of Labor Relations &Government AffairsKaitlin Scarbary, Associate Director of Programs,Technology, and Membership MarketingFlorida Nurses AssociationYoung Professionals Networking EventSaturday, February 8 - 12:00-2:00pmUniversity of TampaMore details rofessionals

December 2019The Florida NursePage 3President’s Message continued from page 1must take sometimes alone and other times withothers. Sometimes those paths are clear so that wecan take them with determined conviction anda sense of clarity while other paths seem moreforeboded and riskier. Change can be painful as welet go of the familiar and grab hold of what is yetto be discovered. With change comes opportunity.A quote from George Couros on change andopportunity states it best for me: Change is anopportunity to do something amazing. This isan opportunity to reinvigorate and to find newavenues for a successful Association. However,our past must be honored and remembered. TheFNA Headquarters building represents who we areand where we came from as a State Association.It holds so many wonderful memories for me. Iremember the first time I became involved at theState level and joined a membership task forceback in the 90s. I was so impressed that we hadour own space, as well as the fact that we had builtthe building for the association headquarters. Ithas been a source of pride for me. A place whereI felt I belonged. Where I found my professionalplace in nursing. I remember the leaders thathave influenced me in many meetings at the FNAHeadquarters. There are too many to mention inthis address but you know who you are. However,the Association is not the building. We are theAssociation. We will continue to thrive and findnew opportunities. I acknowledge those whomay be grieving this transition. I am right therewith you. However, I choose to see this as anopportunity. The building is our past, WE are ourfuture. This is OUR opportunity to be AMAZING!2020 Calendar of EventsView full calendar atwww.floridanurse.org/eventsSouth Region SymposiumApril 18, 2020Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, FLWebinar: A New Season, A New YouJanuary 7, 2020 6:00-7:00pm ESTOnline Webinar6th Annual Nursing Research & EvidenceBased Practice ConferenceJuly 25, 2020Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, FLWebinar: Advocacy Days 101January 15, 2020 6:30-7:30pm ESTOnline WebinarFNA Advocacy DaysJanuary 22-23, 2020Florida State Conference Center,Tallahassee, FLWebinar: The Code of Ethics for NursesJanuary 30, 2020 6:00-7:00pm ESTOnline WebinarYoung Professionals Networking EventFebruary 8, 2020 12:00-2:00pm ESTUniversity of Tampa, Tampa, FLFNA Webinars Now Availableon Demand!Go to www.floridanurse.org/ProfessionalDevelopment for more info.We welcome all nursing students and registeredNurses regardless of membership status toall of our events unless otherwise noted. Forregistration and more information about FNAevents, go to www.floridanurse.org/events.

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December 2019Announcing theThe Florida NursePage 5New Board of DirectorsWest Central RegionLottie Cuthbertson,MSN-ED, RN,LHRM, FCNDirector, RecentGraduatesRandy Jackson,MSN, RN, PCCNHannah McRoberts,BSN, RNStefanie La Manna,PhD, MPH, APRNSoutheast RegionDarlene EdicCrawford,DNP, APRNLERC LiaisonDeborah Hogan,MPH, BSN, RNMaria Perez,PhD, RNC-OB,LHRM, CHEPSouthwest RegionSusan Torres,MSN, RN, LHCRMNominating CommitteeJanegale Boyd, RNYOUR CAREERMATTERS.South RegionNow Hiring Nurse Instructors!Jacksonville & MiramarFor nearly 50 years, Concorde Career Colleges has prepared thousands of people for rewardingcareers in the healthcare industry. We specialize in education with a clearly defined purpose.Our goal is to prepare students for the most in-demand jobs in healthcare.Marie Etienne,DNP, APRN, FNP,PNP, PLNCWe offer: Medical/dental/vision, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, vacation, and educationreimbursement for full-time and part-time employees.To apply, email resumes to jobs@concorde.edu or visit www.concorde.edu/careersBe part of life changing work. Join Concorde. CARING FOR YOUAND ABOUT YOU South Lake HospitalSouth Lake Hospital has NursingOpportunities in the following areas:ICU Cath LabOR PACU Same DayCDU PCU EDIntermediate Cardiac CareWe offer competitive wages including shift differentialsand clinical ladder, along with a dynamic benefitspackage that includes: health, dental, vision, disability,life, 401k, paid time off, and on-site fitness center.For a full listing of positions and to apply online, please visit: www.southlakehospital.comFor assistance, please contact Human Resources:1900 Don Wickham Drive Clermont, FL 34711 352.394.4071 Extension 7120EOE/M/F/D/VQualifications we’re looking for include: Current RN license in the state of employment Meet all of the qualifications as set BSN required, MSN preferredforth by the Board of Nursing in 4 years of recent clinical experiencethe state of employment

Page 6The Florida NurseRegion NewsDecember 2019Southwest Region UpdateWest Central Region UpdateNorthwest Region UpdateThe Southwest Region warmly welcomes itsreturning Director, Susan Torres. Stay tunedfor information regarding 2020 events in theSouthwest Region.FNA Advocacy Days is January 22-23 at theFlorida State Conference Center in Tallahassee,FL. Join your fellow members in advocating forour profession at this important event.To stay updated on the happenings of theregion as well as state-wide FNA activities,visit www.floridanurse.org where you cancheck out our community calendar, updateyour member profile, and connect to the SWRegion group page.The FNA West Central Regionwelcomes a new Region DirectorHello Northwest Region,Thank you for the privilege of returning to servemy second term! The Board of Directors were swornin at the FNA Membership Assembly in September.I will always cherish the feeling of pride in servingthe nursing profession in the political arena. I’vebeen reading many articles on the power of findingjoy in your work, and this position of service hasbeen a highlight in the joy of my nursing care. I havecared for myself, patients, families, and communitiesby advocating for healthcare issues. As a nursingeducator, I teach my students that care does not stopat the bedside. I have the joy of being a role model formy students in the fulfilling role as Northwest RegionDirector. I wish you joy during the Holiday Season,and the best bringing in 2020.APRN’s, Registered Nurses,and License Practical Nurses 3,000 sign on bonus for RN’s. 1,500 sign on bonus for LPN’s**who are hired for the weekend shiftsThere is also shift differential available for select positions.Interested candidates can apply by submittingtheir resume to hr@hospiceofstfrancis.com.Phone: (321)269-4240Fax: (321)747-0412hospiceofstfrancis.comLottie Cuthbertson is a native of St. PetersburgFlorida. Lottie’s background includes a 29-yearcareer as a Professional nurse working in hospitals,home health, hospice and palliative care, schoolnursing, long-term care, case management, andnursing education. Lottie is a health and wellnessadvocate, a fervent supporter of nursing education,and a supporter of the community. Lottie attendednursing school at Florida A& M University whereshe obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Shereceived her Masters in Nursing Education from theUniversity of Phoenix and she is currently a Doctorof Nursing Practice (DNP) candidate at WaldenUniversity. Lottie’s current leadership includes 23years of mentoring nursing assistants to graduate levelnurses and ten years as a devoted Faith CommunityNurse leader with Bay Care St. Anthony’s Hospitalproviding Health and Wellness education/screeningsin community at large. She serves as the President/CEO and founding member of Black Nurses RockSt. Petersburg chapter, an inclusive organizationwhich provides health screenings, resources andeducation to vulnerable communities. Lottie is aBusiness owner and a Florida State license RiskManager. Lottie’s former leadership includes Bylawschairperson for STTI Rho Kappa chapter, NursingContinuing Education (Con-Ed) Co-Chair person BayPines VAMC, and Diversity and Inclusion SpecialEmphasis Program Manager at Bay Pines VAHCS.Lottie looks forward to serving the members of theWest Central Region of FNA. Watch your emails andthe community calendar on www.floridanurse.org forupcoming region events in 2020.Student Nurses Association advocating for thecampus community at University of West FloridaEast Central Region UpdateAnswer the call.Become a Nurse-Midwife or Nurse PractitionerEarn an MSN or DNP through our InnovativeDistance Education ProgramsSpecialties Offered: Nurse-Midwife Family Nurse PractitionerLearn more about FNU's programsat frontier.edu/nurse Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse PractitionerLearn more about FNU’s Programsat frontier.edu/FLnurseThank you for giving me the opportunity toserve on the Board of Directors of the Florida NursesAssociation again! It is an honor to serve in thisposition for the East Central Region. The East CentralRegion is Brevard, Flagler, Lake, Orange Osceola,Seminole, Sumter and Volusia counties. As you cansee it is a large area to travel. I would like to havevolunteers in the different counties who would bewilling to serve on a regional planning council toassist in planning meetings in different counties ofour region. As you can tell this is something I can't doalone and I need your help. If you would be willingto participate for your county please email me athillshirley13@gmail.com and I would gladly replyand your input would be greatly appreciated. I feel ifwe can all pull together we can have a very successfuland productive 2020 and 2021!We are also seeking volunteers interested inmentoring students for their community serviceprojects. We are interested in your ideas. We will besending out a short survey to get everyone's inputinto what we, as a region would like to do. Pleaseparticipate in this when you receive it. Your input isvery important to us.We are looking forward to having meetingsin your areas. I'm sure we will be offering somewebinars, zoom meetings and meetings at ouroffice in Orlando. As soon as we have some datesestablished you will be notified so check your emails.I am looking forward to hearing from you andworking with everyone.Thanks again for your support.Shirley

December 2019Region NewsThe Florida NursePage 7South Region UpdateNortheast Region UpdateSoutheast Region UpdateGreetings to all Florida Nurses! I would like totake this opportunity to thank you for voting forme as the new Director for South Region FloridaNurses Association (FNA). This year marks my25th Anniversary as a member of FNA, and I amrecruiting you to join this prestigious organization. Ifyou have not yet joined or renewed your membershipto FNA, I invite you to join today! I would liketo acknowledge and appreciate all the previousDirectors, especially Carmen Victoria “Vicky”Framil, DNP, APRN, former Director for South Regionwho has done an amazing job for the past two yearsalong with the extraordinary work of the VolunteerLeadership Council coordinating relevant educationprograms for the members. We attended the 2019FNA Membership Assembly, where 19 members fromSouth Region participated. The South Region hosteda BLI Legislative Boot Camp on Monday, October 14,2019 at Miami Dade College – North Campus with39 attendees. This educational program providedthe opportunity for members to learn a brief historyof FNA and its legislative advocacy efforts andsuccesses. We also engaged members in role-playingon how to effectively communicate with legislators.We also discussed some of the Do’s and Don’tswhen advocating on issues affecting the nursingprofession and FNA legislative agenda. Memberswere also informed about Nurses on Boards Coalition(NOBC) and the importance of being part of a board;thus allowing nurses to have a presence, and sharetheir expertise on health-related matters in order toimprove health outcomes.We are excited and gearing up with plans forSouth Region’s 10th Annual Symposium and AwardsCeremony that will be held on Saturday, April 18,2020. More details will be forthcoming, please c

nurses. It is an exciting time to be a nurse and to be a member of the Florida Nurses Association. I plan to focus on three areas during the upcoming year. First, I plan to build stronger relationships with nursing students and the Florida Nursing Students Association (FNSA). Students are our future. Florida has one of the most engaged Student .