Special Interest Groups: Connecting Members and Driving Change
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Posted by: Kaitlin Scarbary
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are state level groups of FNA members who are interested in making a difference related to a specific topic or issue. Some groups have a recurring monthly meeting schedules and others only meet as needed for the special activities. Most meetings will occur by Zoom unless determined otherwise by the group. To view and RSVP for upcoming meetings, go to our events calendar. Members can join SIGs when they complete their membership application. They can also join them anytime through the FNA website (www.floridanurse.org/SpecialInterestGroups). Once a part of the group, members will receive email updates pertaining to that SIG. Members may join as many SIGs as they like.
In order to form a special interest group, there must be at least five interested members. These groups will set goals and objectives related to their focus area and they can initiate projects and activities to meet their stated goals. SIGs are able to apply for funding for projects and activities. The formation of new active SIGs is encouraged. If you're interested in forming a SIG, please email info@floridanurse.org
Below is a listing of FNA’s currently active SIGs.
Health Policy ABOUT The Health Policy Special Interest Group (HP-SIG) is one of the most active special interest groups. At their monthly meetings, the group discusses legislative issues impacting nursing and healthcare in Florida. The groups aims to educate nurses on how to advocate for their profession. MEETING SCHEDULE
Monthly meetings held on the Second Tuesday at 7pm ET (6pm CT) View Events Calendar CHAIR
Vacant Ethics ABOUT The Ethics SIG is a group for conversations focused around nursing ethics. These discussions are often free-flowing conversations with personal anecdotes. The group also regularly puts forth suggestions and plans educational programs. MEETING SCHEDULE
Monthly meetings held on the Third Tuesday at 6pm ET (5pm CT) View Events Calendar The Ethics SIG does not meet during summer and holiday months (Jun, Jul, Nov, Dec) CHAIR
Jean Davis Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) ABOUT The FNA Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) SIG was formed with the intent of imbedding the JEDI principles in the structure and work of the association. MEETING SCHEDULE
Monthly meetings held on the Fourth Wednesday at 6pm ET (5pm CT) View Events Calendar CHAIR
Sue Fowler New Graduate ABOUT The New Grad SIG aims to foster growth by offering support and resources tailored to new graduate nurses in Florida. Their objective is to contribute to the expansion of the nursing field, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration. The group seeks to enhance the clinical competence of new graduates, promote leadership and advocacy, and facilitate career growth. MEETING SCHEDULE
Group meets as needed and plans activities throughout the year. View Events Calendar CHAIR
Aminah Johnson Holistic Nursing ABOUT The Holistic Nursing Special Interest Group provides education and resources for nurses related to holistic nursing, self-care and more. MEETING SCHEDULE
Monthly meetings held on the third Thursday at 5:00pm ET (4:00pm CT) View Events Calendar CHAIR
Vacant
Nursing Research
ABOUT The Nursing Research Special Interest Group was formed to support the annual Research & Evidence-Based Practice Conference (planning, reviewing abstracts, providing education) and also review research dissemination requests submitted by members. MEETING SCHEDULE
Group meets as needed and plans activities throughout the year.View Events Calendar CHAIR
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