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Governor Ron DeSantis has prioritized vaccinating seniors 65+, frontline health care workers, and first responders as one of his top priorities in an effort to keep Floridians safe. [Read more…] about FANA Members Answer Governor’s Call to Help Inoculate Seniors, Health Care and Frontline Workers from COVID-19
The Florida Association of Nurse Anesthetists (FANA) recently launched the creation of the FANA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee as a permanent committee to advise FANA on incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in every aspect of the organization’s structure and functions. [Read more…] about Florida Association of Nurse Anesthetists Announces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
The Florida Association of Nurse Anesthetists is proud to announce that two of its members, Dr. Jampierre Mato, DNP, CRNA, APRN, and Dr. Karla Maldonado, DrAP, CRNA, APRN have been recognized by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) and have received two distinguished national awards for their service as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). [Read more…] about AANA Recognizes Two Florida CRNAs with 2020 Clinical Instructor of the Year & 2020 Janice Drake CRNA Humanitarian Awards
Today marks the beginning of National Nurses Week, a national recognition of healthcare workers between May 6 and May 12. [Read more…] about Florida Association of Nurse Anesthetists Celebrates National Nurses Month
“This afternoon the Florida House of Representatives took up and approved HB 607 – a historic legislative measure which allows some Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to practice without physician protocols or supervision. [Read more…] about Statement by FANA re: Passage of HB 607 Autonomous Practice
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) will be educating the public about the role CRNAs take in providing safe and effective anesthesia care for every patient during the 21st annual National CRNA Week celebration taking place January 19-25, 2020. [Read more…] about Florida Association of Nurse Anesthetists Celebrates National CRNA Week
The Florida House Health Quality Subcommittee today passed HB 607 by Representative Cary Pigman (R-Sebring), related to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses autonomous practice. [Read more…] about FANA Statement Regarding Florida House Health Quality Subcommittee Passage of HB 607 Related to APRN Autonomous Practice
Governor Ron DeSantis yesterday signed CS/CS/HB 451 by Representative Scott Plakon and Senator Keith Perry into law. [Read more…] about FANA Applauds Gov. DeSantis for Signing Nonopioid Alternatives Legislation into Law
The Florida Senate today passed CS/CS/HB 451 by Representative Scott Plakon (substituted for CS/SB 630 by Senator Keith Perry) related to Nonopioid Alternatives. [Read more…] about FANA Applauds Passage of Nonopioid Alternative Legislation
The Florida House of Representatives today passed CS/CS/HB 451 by Representative Scott Plakon (R-Longwood) related to nonopioid alternatives. [Read more…] about FANA Statement Regarding the Florida House’s Passage of HB 451 Related to Nonopioid Alternatives
