2025 FNA Clinical Excellence Conference
May 3, 2025 | DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Airport
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES APRIL 28
Elevating Nursing through Storytelling: the Intersection of Science and Caring
Storytelling is at the heart of nursing. It connects us, inspires change, and drives the evolution of healthcare. The 2025 FNA Clinical Excellence Conference is a dynamic event where nurses share real-life experiences that highlight the depth of their expertise, the power of clinical judgment, and the unwavering compassion that defines the profession.
Through compelling narratives, nurses from diverse backgrounds and specialties will illustrate the impact of science, clinical judgment, innovation, competence, and caring in patient care. These stories will illuminate the challenges, triumphs, and groundbreaking ideas shaping nursing today.
Let’s celebrate the voices of nursing and the extraordinary impact of our profession. Join us for a conference where storytelling fuels innovation, enhances practice, and strengthens patient-centered care.
Why Attend the Clinical Excellence Conference?
A Unique Storytelling Experience
The Clinical Excellence Conference offers a powerful and engaging format centered on real stories from nurses across the profession. Each session will feature three storytellers who will share personal, thought-provoking narratives tied to key themes in clinical practice. Following each story, attendees will be invited to participate in a guided discussion, offering feedback, reflections, and shared experiences. This dynamic format creates a rich opportunity for connection, learning, and collective insight—highlighting the power of storytelling to inspire clinical excellence.
- Hear powerful, real-life nursing stories that demonstrate the profession’s critical role in healthcare.
- Engage with thought-provoking presentations showcasing how nursing practice evolves through innovation and expertise.
- Contribute to meaningful discussions on policy gaps and how nurses can influence change.
- Connect with peers and leaders across all specialties in an interactive and supportive environment.
Venue / Hotel
Nightly Room Rate: $129 plus taxes and fees
Parking: $10 self-park fee
Reservation Cut-off: April 9, 2025
Schedule
6:00pm - 7:00pm | Welcome Reception Honoring Storytellers (open to all registered attendees)
8:30am - 9:00am | Continental Breakfast
9:00am - 9:10am | Conference Welcome
9:10am - 10:30am | Caring and Compassion When Facing Challenging Patients
- Mr. Smith presented by Patrice Skjerve
- The Vet presented by Teresa Goss
- "Humiliation": A Story of Compassion and the Failing of Leadership presented by Melba Jamison
10:40am - 12:00pm | Science and Innovation: A Call for Change
- A Turning Point: Competency vs. Clinical Judgement presented by Hazel L. Ruff-James
- Intentional Caring in Research Using Roach's Six Cs presented by Elizabeth Opeyemi Adenmosun
- When Leadership is a Choice, Not a Title presented by Cynthia Hiddink
12:00pm - 1:00pm | Reflect & Connect Lunch
1:00pm - 2:20pm | Clinical Judgement & Competence When Facing Everyday Nursing Practice Situations
- The Last Goodbye - A Nurse's First Loss presented by Dayna Vidal
- Kalsarikännit presented by Meredith Harewood
- Before I Go! Spirituality and Caring presented by Jacquie Marshall
2:40pm - 3:00pm | Conference Wrap-up by Dr. Patricia Liehr
Registration
Join us for the 2025 Clinical Excellence Conference and be part of an inspiring day of nursing storytelling, professional growth, and networking! Your registration includes:
✔ Full access to all conference sessions, including powerful storytelling presentations and reflection discussions
✔ Breakfast and lunch provided onsite
✔ Welcome Reception on Friday evening honoring storytellers
✔ Continuing education hours to support your professional development
Registration Rates:
- FNA Members: $149
- Non-Members: $179
- Pre-Licensure Nursing Students: $99
Bring a Colleague Promotion - Second Registration gets $20 off!
Don't miss this opportunity to engage, learn, and celebrate the impact of nursing! Register today and be part of the story.
Sponsorship
By sponsoring the 2025 Clinical Excellence Conference, your organization will support nursing education, professional development, and healthcare innovation while gaining valuable exposure among Florida’s nursing professionals.
This event provides a platform for real-world storytelling, expert discussions, and actionable insights that improve clinical practice, patient safety, and workplace well-being.
We invite you to partner with us in making this conference a success.
Premier Sponsor – $5,000 (Exclusive)
- Recognition as the Premier Sponsor in all conference materials
- Opportunity to welcome attendees at the opening session
- Logo placement on conference website, promotional emails, and event signage
- Exhibit table at the event for engagement with attendees
- Social media recognition with dedicated posts before and after the event
- Full-page ad in the conference program
- Complimentary registrations for 4 attendees
- Recognition in post-event communications
Gold Sponsor – $3,000
- Recognition as a Gold Sponsor in all conference materials
- Logo placement on the event website and signage
- Opportunity to address attendees during lunch
- Exhibit table at the event for engagement with attendees
- Social media recognition before and after the event
- Half-page ad in the conference program
- Complimentary registrations for 3 attendees
Silver Sponsor – $1,000
- Recognition as a Silver Sponsor in select conference materials
- Logo placement on event signage and in the program
- Quarter-page ad in the conference program
- Complimentary registrations for 1 attendee
Supporter – $500
- Recognition in the conference program
- Logo placement on the event website
- Acknowledgment in the opening remarks
- Inclusion in a group social media thank-you post
- Discounted registration for one attendee
If you have specific goals for your sponsorship, we are happy to create a custom package that aligns with your organization’s mission and objectives.
Interested in sponsoring? Contact Kaitlin Jordan at kjordan@floridanurse.org to secure your spot!
How to Submit Your Story
Who Can Submit?
Nurses from all specialties and experience levels are encouraged to participate.
Story Requirements:
- Must align with at least one of the five core themes: Science, Clinical Judgment, Innovation, Competence, Caring
- Should be compelling, engaging, and reflective of real nursing experiences.
- Sessions should be 10-15 minutes long with time for audience interaction.
- Stories can be presented as: oral narratives, multimedia storytelling, or interactive discussions
Why Participate?
Share your experience to inspire, educate, and drive change in nursing.
The deadline to submit has passed
Participate as a Reflection Panelist
Story Reflection Panelists will play a key role in the conference by reviewing and selecting the stories that will be shared during the event and providing thoughtful insights and meaningful reflections on each presentation. Their role includes:
- Evaluating and selecting impactful nursing stories that showcase the integration of science, clinical expertise, and compassionate care.
- Providing contextual insights on how each story connects to nursing practice, policy, and patient outcomes.
- Highlighting connections to evidence-based practice, innovation, and professional growth.
- Offering encouraging and constructive commentary to honor the storyteller’s experience and spark further discussion.
Panelists will help bridge the intersection of science and caring by reinforcing key takeaways, engaging the audience in reflection, and inspiring action within the nursing community.
If you are interested in serving as a Story Reflection Panelist, please email Kaitlin Jordan at kjordan@floridanurse.org.
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