The South Region Symposium and Awards Ceremony is one of FNA's largest annual events at which 200+ nurses gather annually to network, learn, and support their profession. This year will be the 15th Annual Symposium. At this special celebration, you can look forward to:

Inspiring Presentations

Awards & Scholarship Recognition

Networking & Collegiality 

Enhancing Nurse Well-Being Through Innovation and Technology

This year’s theme, "Enhancing Nurse Well-Being Through Innovation and Technology," will focus on health, wellness, and the transformative role of technology and artificial intelligence in nursing practice.

Roy L. Simpson is a Professor, clinical track, and has more than 30 years of experience in nursing informatics and in senior executive administration. His primary executive research focus pioneered the development and funding of the Werley and Lang Nursing Minimum Data Set (NMDS). Simpson lectures extensively around the world and has published more than 500 articles on nursing informatics. He also sits on 12 editorial review boards, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, New York Academy of Medicine and the National Academies of Practice. He attained a doctorate in nursing practice, executive leadership/informatics, from American Sentinel University.

John Bibawy is a cardiac electrophysiologist that focuses on the medical management of arrhythmias, Board certified in Internal Medicine, Echocardiography, and Cardiovascular Medicine. Dr. Bibawy pursued higher education at Brooklyn College where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. He then attended Ross University School of Medicine where he earned an MD. He completed his internal medicine residency and cardiovascular medicine fellowship at Staten Island University Hospital. He completed his fellowship in electrophysiology at the esteemed University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Heart Rhythm Society.

Please plan early as seating is a premium for this South Florida event! Limited seating available at the door - exact cash payment only if seating available. Tables of ten must be purchased in advance.

Group Registration

Advance Purchase Table for Ten: $800
Recommended for organizations bringing multiple participants to represent their group. Equivalent to the discounted FNA Member rate.

Groups will be asked to submit a list of names of all the participants at their table for ten. Click here to download the form. Please email the completed form to events@floridanurse.org no later than Monday, April 7, 2025.

Individual Registration

FNA Member: $80
Non-member: $100

This symposium provides a great opportunity for vendors to network with 300+ nurses from all settings and educational backgrounds:

This truly is a worthy event to sponsor. Your participation not only adds visibility to your organization and its services, but also demonstrates your commitment and appreciation for the nursing profession. Our South Florida Leadership team is growing and adding new members who are excited about this upcoming program and support from the community of vendors they see in their work settings.

Reserve your space now. Space is limited - reserve early so you don't miss out!

The South Region Florida Nurses Association proudly recognizes professional nurses in the State of Florida through it's Annual Awards Ceremony. Receiving a peer award is one of the highest honors afforded to a professional nurse.

Awards will be given in the following categories:

Nomination are now open!

All nominations should be submitted to the Chair of the South Region Awards Committee, Dr. Alina Diaz-Cruz (fnasouthawards@gmail.com).

The South Region has several scholarship opportunities available for undergraduate and graduate nursing students. Funding for the scholarships is provided through the Nurses Charitable Trust and the Royce Foundation. 

All applications should be submitted according to specified instructions to the Chair of Scholarships, Dr. Elizabeth Olafson by March 28, 2025. Instructions are specified in the application file.

You are invited to submit an abstract for consideration to be displayed as an electronic poster during the Symposium. Selected posters will be displayed electronically on a rotating slideshow during breakfast and lunch. Poster authors will also be given the option to print a physical copy of their poster to display on an easel at the venue. Additionally, two participants will be selected to give 10-minute podium presentations of their poster in front of the live audience. This is a great opportunity to showcase your scholarly work and to initiate dialogue with other nurses!

All abstract submissions should be submitted to the Upload Portal according to specified instructions in the application file by March 28, 2025.