Promoting Safe Practice for Florida’s Nurses

Documents & Links

Additional Links

Professional Resource Network

The PRN serves physicians and a wide range of health care professionals and other participants (Dentist; Veterinarian; Podiatrist; Chiropractor; Psychologist etc..) to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public.

Nursing Related Links

American Nurses Association (ANA)

ANA advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice.

Florida Nurses Association

To serve and support all registered nurses through professional development, advocacy and the promotion of excellence.

The International Nurses Society on Addiction (IntNSA)

IntNSA advances excellence in nursing care for the prevention and treatment of addictions through advocacy, collaboration, education.

The National Organization for Alternative Programs (NOAP)

NOAP promotes public safety through participation of potentially impaired healthcare professionals in monitored rehabilitation and recovery, emphasizing fitness to practice and retention of competent professionals.

Healthy Nurse – Healthy Nation

Improving the Nations Health One Nurse at a Time

Florida Board of Nursing

The Florida Board of Nursing licenses, monitors, disciplines, educates and, when appropriate, rehabilitates its licensees to assure their fitness and competence in providing health care services for the people of Florida.

The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA)

AANA advances patient safety, practice excellence, and its members’ profession.

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

NCSBN acts and counsels on matters of common interest and concern affecting public health, safety and welfare, including the development of nursing licensure examinations.

Nurse Suicide Prevention/Resilience

Improving the Nations Health One Nurse at a Time According to ANA Enterprise's Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation Strength Through Resiliency Committee. Nurses are at higher risk of suicide than the general population. Ironically, one of the key risks is related to being a nurse.

Alcohol and drug resources

Mental Health Resources