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APNA Florida Chapter
Board of Directors
President
Lisa Burton
President-Elect
Debbie Salani
Past President
Susan Archacki-Resnik
Secretary
Beth King
Treasurer
Cheryl Kaufman
Media Coordinator
Karen McNeely
Members-at-Large
Diane Esposito
Cindy Parsons
Madeleine Kelley
Merredith Oakes
Suzan Blacher
February is full of exciting events! The Philadelphia Eagles defeat the New England Patriots at the Super Bowl LII! Yeah for the underdogs! We are now enjoying the miracles of athleticism and grace watching the XXIII Olympic Winter Games at PyeongChang 2018. I watch (in awe) as human beings perform with superhero strength and agility. Millions and millions of fans cheer and support their favorite teams, players, and Olympic hopefuls. The 2018 Grammy Awards showcased artistic superheroes, blessed with the ability to create silence into music. The Academy Awards are coming on February 26. We will celebrate performances of other extraordinarily talented human beings as they bring stories to life. As talented and gifted as these human beings are, not one saves a life. We do. Every day. Psychiatric nurses do not have millions of fans cheering for victory. We are the silent super‐heroes. Super‐healers, super‐therapists, super‐care givers. Our super‐powers are the power of listening, speaking for those who can't speak for themselves, identifying dangerous drug regimes, identifying unsafe conditions for patients, securing the safety of others through the ability to predict, assess, comfort, empower and prevent harm. I could make a strong case for selflessness over selfishness as a common core trait of psychiatric nurses. Soon, all our Florida superheroes will have the ability to strengthen their powers. Our Annual Spring Conference will focus on how psychiatric nurses can expertly respond to a crisis. Learn how to assess suicide risk and proudly receive your certificate in suicide assessment. APNA Competency Based Training for Suicide Prevention will be the first day of the conference. Should you ever need to validate your competency in this area, evidence of competency will be critical. "Become a card‐carrying APNA Suicide Prevention Provider!" Disaster mental health nursing skills should be part of our "super skills.” Our chosen specialty has the basics of this skill set, yet we have the chance to learn from the leaders. Considering our states historical hurricane exposure, recent battles with Irma, Maria and the Pulse Nightclub massacre, we have firsthand experience with trauma exposure. How do we care for the victims who have survived? The Red Cross will be providing Psychological First Aide: Disaster Mental Health Training, for FREE.
President’s Message
February 2018
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All nurses, especially psychiatric nurses, face the fallout of patients battling addiction. We can not underestimate the severity of this epidemic. Learn how to become part of the solution in fighting the crisis of opioid addiction. As nurses, we protect and fight for those who are abused and exploited every day. The incidence of those harmed by human trafficking has become a public health crisis. You will be able to complete the Board of Nursing requirement outlined in S. 464.013, F.S at the conference. APNA and The Florida Chapters Board of Directors care very deeply about celebrating our very own super‐heroes. Our "Oscars" or "Grammy's” otherwise known as The Florida APNA Awards Ceremony will take place at the Annual Florida State Conference. Please nominate your superhero. Let's give our chosen super‐heroes our version of the "gold medal”. I hope to see you at the University of Miami on Friday, April 13 & Saturday, April 14, 2018. In addition to the exemplary speakers selected to present, the suicide competency training, Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Training, Human Trafficking course, and the State Awards Ceremony, you will have the chance to feel the warmth of connection and belonging to the Florida Chapter. As a bonus, this year we will hold a Silent Raffle, with the chance to win multiple 5‐star luxury hotel accommodations for a few lucky nurses who will win a vacation, well deserved. Merriam‐Webster dictionary definition of a "superhero" is "a fictional hero having extraordinary or superhuman powers; an exceptionally skillful or successful person; a very heroic person. Recognize your "super‐hero” self. Celebrate your power, first. Nominate someone you respect and "pay it forward." Let's celebrate our super‐heroes. Let's all practice our "superhero stance"— you know it…. legs spread apart firmly on the floor, both arms on your hips, chin up. Social psychologist, Amy Cuddy, named this "Power Posing.” The stance of power. Feel your power. The power of healer. Strike a pose. On behalf of your Board of Directors, we look forward to your participation and thank you for the support for your Chapter. Warmly,
Lisa Lisa Burton, Ph.D., ARNP, PMHCNS‐BC APNA Florida Chapter President
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Important Dates Substance Use Disorders: A Comprehensive Review and Update
Feb 19 ‐ 21, 2018 Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Bay Lake, Florida
Child & Adolescent Psychopharmacology 2018 Mar 2‐4, 2018 Westin Copley Place Boston, Massachusetts
APNA Clinical Psychopharmacology Institute West March 17‐18, 2018 DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley 7450 Hazard Center Drive San Diego, CA 92108
11th ISPN Annual Psychopharmacology Institute and 20th Annual Conference April 10‐14, 2018 Tempe, Arizona
Florida Chapter Spring Conference April 13‐14, 2018 The University of Miami Coral Gables, Florida
2018 NEI Synapse April 20‐22, 2018 Las Vegas, Nevada
APNA 16th Annual Clinical Psychopharmacology Institute June 7‐10, 2018 Hyatt Regency Baltimore on the Inner Harbor Baltimore, MD
Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Conference 2018 September 6 ‐ 9, 2018 Dallas, Texas
Psych Congress 2018 October 25‐28, 2018 Orlando, FL
2018 NEI Congress November 7‐11, 2018 Orlando, Florida
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APNA and the APNA Florida Chapter Present
The Role of Psychiatric Nursing in Response to Crisis
APNA Florida Chapter Conference 2018
April 13‐14, 2018 |8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The University of Miami
5030 Brunson Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33124
Registration Now Open Conference Brochure Join the APNA Florida Chapter for two days of education, networking, and fun! There will be presentations on important topics, including:
APNA Competency Based Training for Suicide Prevention (seating is limited)
Update on the Opioid Crisis
New CE Requirement for 2019 Nursing License Renewals: Human Trafficking
Poster Sessions
Council Meetings
And more…
There will also be a pre‐conference reception and meet & greet with the APNA Florida Chapter Board of Directors on Friday
night. You can even pick up your registration packet at the reception to avoid day‐of conference lines! More information is
coming soon.
Hotel Information: Aloft Hotel
2524 South Le Jeune Road Coral Gables, Florida Phone: (305) 854‐6300 Rate: $139 + Tax Ask for University of Miami Rate
The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American
Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Click HERE to see exciting Silent
Auction Travel Packages
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Call for Posters
Submit an abstract for a poster presentation at the APNA Florida Chapter Conference! Share
your knowledge of best practices on psychiatric mental health nursing clinical topics,
innovative practice settings, research findings, and other topics related to psychiatric‐mental
health nursing in primary care and/or acute care. The deadline to submit is March 15, 2018.
Acceptance Notification: March 23, 2018.
Submission of Abstracts
Electronically submit your abstract and submission form as an MS Word File attachment to:
Beth King: [email protected]
Guidelines and Information
Abstracts are limited to 250 words or less.
Abstract Guidelines: Abstracts must contain the following information:
• Poster‐Title
• Author(s)‐Names and e‐mail addresses
• Keywords‐Identify the keywords applicable to the submission
• Brief content description:
List citations for evidence used (must have at least 1); provide the purpose statement for the presentation; identify the gap area to be addressed (knowledge, skill, practice, or other); provide a description of the current gap; and provide a description of the desired/achievable state.
Poster Abstract Submission
All poster presenters must be registered, fully‐paid conference participants.
Poster Title: _______________________________________________________________________________
Presenter Name: __________________________________________________________________________
Credentials: _______________________________________________________________________________
Organization: _______________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
Email: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ___________________________________Fax: _____________________________________
Co‐ Presenters: ____________________________________________________________________________
Please Indicate Your Poster Category:
A. Administration _______
B. Education _____ _ C. Practice D. Research E. Student
Poster Abstract: Please see guidelines. Limit your abstract to 250 words or less. Use an additional sheet if necessary. If
you are not using Microsoft Word, save your file in rich text format [rtf] prior to submission.
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Congrats to all Miami Dade College, Benjamin Leon School of Nursing students who actively participated in an educational program on the "Opioid Crisis" in America hosted by Barry University College of Nursing and Health Sciences and the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN): Miami Chapter. Here are Suzan Blacher, MSN, RN, CARN, Assistant Clinical Professor at Drexel University and Federiko Henriquez MSN, RN‐BC Assistant Professor, Benjamin Leon School of Nursing (BLSON) at Miami Dade College (MDC) who provided a most insightful educational program. Also in the photograph are Professor Nora Hernandez‐Pupo, MSN, RN Barry University College of Nursing and Health Sciences and President of (NAHN): Miami Chapter, Dr. Claudia De Zendegui, DNP, MSN; Ed., CNE (NAHN): Miami Chapter Treasurer and Adjunct Faculty at MDC, BLSON, Professor Yolanda Nitti, MSN, RN, NAHN: Miami Chapter, Past President and Professor at Miami Dade College, Benjamin Leon School of Nursing.
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Call for Awards Nominations
The APNA Florida Chapter wishes to foster positivity through admiration, respect,
and support for one another. Submit a nomination now for the APNA Florida Chapter
Awards! Nominate an exceptional nurse who is also a member by March 14, 2018.
Nominate Now
We want to hear from you! Please let us know what you are doing in your area, so we can highlight your accomplishments in the newsletter. Some examples include: Unit Council Magnet Projects
Professional Presentations
Community Initiatives
Research Projects
Evidence based practice changes
Please submit your information via Member Bridge or to the media coordinator @ [email protected]
Diane Esposito, PhD, ARNP, PMHCNS‐BC, is a Board Member‐at‐Large for the Florida Chapter, and is on NAMI PBC Board of Directors. She recently submitted an article, When Your Doctor is a Nurse (Practitioner). To view this article and learn more about NAMI Palm Beach County, view the newsletter, The Voice.
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Advanced Practice Update The South Florida Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses Council continues to hold monthly meetings that are well planned and attended. Please join us at the next meeting for:
Clinical Experts in Bipolar Depression Join your peers as a Clinical Expert explores: Key diagnostic and disease‐management challenges in the outpatient psychiatry setting A case study that illustrates navigating these challenges. The presenter will also review clinical trial data on an approved treatment option for bipolar depression. Please RSVP to www.sunovionmeetings.com and use the meeting code 37319 Thursday, March 08, 2018, 7:00 PM Speaker: David J. Scheiderer, MD Vienna Café & Wine Bar Director of Education 9100 West State Road 84 Integrative Psychiatry Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324 Sarasota, FL (954) 423‐1961 For more information on this group contact: [email protected].
The chair of the Orlando/Central Florida APC group is Hannah Phillips. This is a very active group that meets monthly.
Anyone interested in joining their group can contact Hannah at: [email protected].
At the time of this publication, the Treasure Coast APC is undergoing reformation. For information about the Treasure
Coast APC, please contact Diane Esposito at: [email protected].
The West Coast Advanced Practice Council has become very strong. In addition to Emily Bell, Sharon Krieger and
Marguerite Moon have been working to plan meetings for this group. Contact Emily for more information about this
group at [email protected].
The Miami Advanced Practice Council will be planning more activities in the coming months. The chair, Lisa Burton
welcomes all inquiries or comments. She can be reached at: [email protected] or text her at 786‐300‐5776.
The North Florida Advanced Practice Council meets in the Jacksonville area, remains a very active group, and continues to
grow in membership. We had 28 PMHNPs/Students at our last meeting! Our next meeting is March 15, 2018 and will be
sponsored by PsychU. Contact us for more details. We typically meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month. All PMHNPs and
PMHNP students are welcomed. For more information, please contact Karen McNeely at:
Keep checking Member Bridge for further updates on ALL our wonderful Florida APC’s!!
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Fellowship Opportunity
The SAMHSA Minority Fellowship Program at the American Nurses Association provides opportunities for minority nurses to attain a doctoral degree, with certification in mental health and substance abuse disorders prevention, treatment, and recovery across the life span. For more information see below or contact R. John Repique, DNP, RN, NEA‐BC |System Director, Inpatient Behavioral Health |Baptist Behavioral Health @ [email protected].
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Legislative Update The following bills have been introduced for the 2018 Legislative Session HB973/SB708 (Daniels/Placensia, Brandes) Signature Authority Bill. Recognizes nurse practitioner and physician assistant signature where a physician signature is required. Would increase access to care, reduce costs and improve health outcomes. FLANP is the introducer of this bill. HB 1337/SB 1594 (Pigman, Brandes) Updates Nurse Practice Act to conform to national standards. Changes the term Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner to Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, updates Clinical Nurse Specialist role to and advanced practice role. The bill will clarify licensure and further define advanced practice roles. FLANP as member of the Florida Coalition of Nurse Practitioners was part of the team to introduce the bill and will actively work the bill. HB 573/ SB 112 Involuntary Examination Under Baker Act. Authorized nurse practitioners to be able to protect suicidal persons and protect the public from homicidal person by certifying a Baker Act.” Two Bills Pass first committee in the House HB 973 Signature Authority. Recognizes nurse practitioner and physician assistant signature where a physician signature is required. Would increase access to care, reduce costs and improve health outcomes. HB573 Involuntary Examination under Baker Act. Authorizes nurse practitioners to be able to protect suicidal persons and protect the public from homicidal persons by certifying a Baker Act. SB 1594 sponsored by Senator Brandes passed unanimously out of the Senate Health Policy Committee and has two more committees to go. This bill will bring FL advanced practice nurses into closer alignment with the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Consensus Model by changing title to Advanced Practice Registered Nurse from Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, adding clinical nurse specialists to the APRN role and clarifying certification. HB 1337 passed unanimously out of the House Health & Human Services Health Committee and is headed to the House Floor. This bill will bring Florida Advanced Practice Nurses in closer alignment with the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Consensus Model by changing our title from Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner to Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and adding Clinical Nurse Specialists to the APRN role as well as clarifying certification. Stay tuned for further breaking news reports as these bills continue through the legislative process!
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