2025 FNPN Annual Conference - "Symphony of Care" (22.5 CE)
Orlando World Center Marriott
8701 World Center Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 8:30am ET - Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 4:30pm ET
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Credits Offered
This event offers 22.5 CE credits to attendees.
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Our 2025 Annual Conference will offer 22.5 hours of CE! 12.5 CE will take place LIVE in Orlando plus lots of NETWORKING time! 10 CE will be offered virtually. Check out our 2025 Conference Program here: 2025 FNPN Conference Program
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Registration Refund and Cancellation Policy
Full refunds will be granted less a 25% processing fee for registrations cancelled. All refunds must be requested in writing and postmarked on or before July 31, 2025. No refunds will be granted after July 31, 2025.
FORCE MAJEURE: In the event FNPN should find it necessary to cancel or postpone the FNPN 2025 Annual Conference for any reason, including but not limited to low registration, strikes, acts of nature, war, terrorist acts, Covid-19 or other circumstances beyond FNPN's control, FNPN's liability shall be limited to refund of registration fees paid minus any fees incurred by FNPN.
Event Agenda
2025 FNPN Annual Conference - "Symphony of Care" (22.5 CE)
Event Agenda
Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 8:30am ET - Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 4:30pm ET
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Thursday, August 21, 2025
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7:30am - 11:59pm
***ADDITIONAL 10 VIRTUAL CONTACT HOURS FOR ALL LIVE 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE ATTENDEES***
10.0 CE Credits
(1) 2025 Updates on Highly Effective Anti-Obesity Medications: Key Insights and Must-Know Safety Guidelines - Clelia Lima, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
(2) Restful Nights: Strategies for Managing Sleep Disorders in Older Adults - Tammy Sadighi, DNP, APRN-FNP, MBA, Amy Dudley, DNP, ARNP; Bisnauth Churaman, DNP, APRN-FNP; Loureen Downes, PhD, APRN-FNP
(3) Educating patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AF) on screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) with the STOP-Bang Questionnaire (SBQ) - Jessica Ann Hernandez, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
(4) Creating Accessible and Affordable Healthcare through APRN-Owned Private Practices - Jessica Chung, DNP, NP-C
(5) Enhancing Lung Transplant Outcomes through Early Referral Practices - Yailin Homen, APRN, MSN, AGACNP- BC
(6) Examining the State of Telehealth in Providing Mental Health and Substance Use Services post COVID-19 - Marie Smith-East, PhD, DNP, PMHNP-BC. EMT-B
(7) How Mindfulness Impacts Aggregate Stress Levels In a Healthcare Organization - Coralis M Pena Santana, APRN-BC -
7:30am - 9:00am
Registration Open for Pre-Conference Workshops
Registration desk will open at 7:30am for our 2025 Pre-Conference Workshops. If you are joining us for the 2025 Annual Conference (not Pre-Conference Workshops), the Registration Desk will open at 11am for General Conference Attendees.
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8:00am - 11:00am
Pre-Conference Workshop 1: Pharmacology
Michelle Wade MSN/ED, APRN, ACNPC-AG, NP-C & Margaret A. Fitzgerald, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C, FAANP, CSP, FAAN, DCC, FNAP
3.0 CE Credits8:00am - 9:30am - "Deprescribing for the Busy Primary Care Provider - Hands On Workshop" - Michelle Wade MSN/ED, APRN, ACNPC-AG, NP-C
9:30am - 11:00am - "Drug Updates" - Margaret A. Fitzgerald, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C, FAANP, CSP, FAAN, DCC, FNAPThis education activity is pending approval by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® of up to 3 contact hours of accredited education.
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8:00am - 11:15am
Pre-Conference Workshop 2: The Obesity Society’s Best Practices in Obesity Management
Thomas M. George, Jr., DNP, FNP-C, NASM-CPT, FOMA & Angela Ritten, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC
3.0 CE CreditsObjectives:
1.Describe obesity as a chronic and progressive disease based on its pathophysiology.
2.Utilize effective nutrition and physical activity counseling and behavioral therapy to optimize weight reduction in patients on obesity medications.
3.Select an appropriate medication to treat obesity based on efficacy, safety, dosing, and patient characteristics.
4. Optimize patient engagement in comprehensive obesity management through non-stigmatizing and unbiased communication and care. -
8:00am - 3:00pm
Pre-Conference Workshop 3: Commercial Motor Vehicle Medical Examiner Training Course
Jean Aertker, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP & Wendy Paracka, DNP, APRN, NP-C, FAANP
6.0 CE Credits**LUNCH ON YOUR OWN BREAK FROM 11:00AM TO 12:00PM**
Objectives:
1. Compare FMCSA statutes, standards, and guidelines for determining driver certification outcome
2. Recognize the eight core curriculum elements required for the Medical Examiner Training Course
3. Understand the physical demands for a commercial motor vehicle driver -
8:00am - 11:00am
Pre-Conference Workshop 4: Becoming Nursing Faculty in Florida
Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN Executive Director, Florida Center for Nursing and Associate Professor, University of South Florida College of Nursing
3.0 CE CreditsGoal of the workshop:
To provide participants with knowledge to pursue the career pathway of nursing faculty.Objectives:
1. Identify one approach that the Florida Center for Nursing is utilizing to increase the number of qualified nursing
faculty in the State of Florida.
2. Identify competencies related to the roles and functions of an academic nurse educator.
3. Identify at least two strategies to facilitate student-centric learning. -
11:00am - 12:00pm
Lunch on your own
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11:00am - 5:00pm
Registration OPEN for 2025 Annual Conference
Registration/Check In will open at 11am on Thursday August 21, 2025 at 11am for the 2025 Annual Conference!
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12:00pm - 12:10pm
Welcome & Day 1, Round 1 Trivia!
President Deb Tedesco & Education Director Jenn Kuretski
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12:10pm - 1:10pm
Readiness for the Care of Persons Living with HIV/AIDS Among APRNs in Primary Care Settings
LaShonda Coulbertson, DNP, MPH, APRN, FNP-BC, AMB-BC, AAHIVS
1.0 CE CreditObjectives:
1) To provide participants a summary of the findings of a needs assessment survey of Florida APRNs in primary care
2) Increase awareness of free, accredited CEUs for enhanced practice and prescribing (Rx) in the care and prevention of HIV/AIDS
3) To collaborate with participants to discuss opportunities for resource aggregation to improve community health in their respective practice areas. -
1:20pm - 2:20pm
Thursday Featured Speaker: Nursing Innovation: Transformation of the Past, Present & Future
Rebecca Love RN, BS, MSN, FIEL
1.0 CE Credit -
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Rapid Fire Presentations - Two 15 Minute Presentations
Dawn Mutchko, DNP, APN, FNP-C, CENP, CGNC, EBP-C, CPHQ, CLSSGB, FNAP Michelle Duane, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC
0.5 CE Credits2:30pm - 2:45pm - “Innovation in Academic-Practice Partnerships: Advancing Education, Practice, and Project Initiatives" - Dawn Mutchko, DNP, APN, FNP-C, CENP, CGNC, EBP-C, CPHQ, CLSSGB, FNAP
2:45pm - 3:00pm - “Building Bonds, Fueling Success: The Art of Cultivating APP Care Teams" - Michelle Duane, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC -
3:10pm - 4:10pm
Supporting People with Dementia & Empowering NPs: The GUIDE Benefit
Adam Perry, MD
1.0 CE CreditObjectives:
1) Describe the epidemiology and diagnostic criteria for dementia, focusing on patient demographics, prevalence, current diagnostic practices, and utilization trends.
2) Outline the care delivery elements and operational structure of the GUIDE benefit, including assessment, care navigation, harm reduction, and caregiver support components.
3) Discuss partnership strategies for nurse practitioners in Florida to support people living with dementia, caregivers, and their organizations. -
4:20pm - 5:20pm
Cultivating a HAPPY, HEALTHY Future at the Intersection of NP Practice, Education, Research, and Policy
Kathleen Wilson, PhD, APRN, CPNP, FNP- BC, BC-ADM, FAANP, FNAP, DipACLM
1.0 CE CreditObjectives:
1) Identify at least three (3) reasons why it is important to create a culture of health promotion through the lens of lifestyle medicine for NPs now and in the future.
2) Apply three (3) lifestyle medicine recommendations to support your role as an NP in practice.
3) Evaluate at least three (3) implications for lifestyle medicine principles in NP education, policy, and research. -
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Lifespan Approach to Treatment
Cindy Parsons DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FAANP
1.0 CE CreditObjectives:
1) Describe the presentation, etiology and epidemiology of ADHD over the lifespan.
2) Apply the Chronic Care model as a framework for Patient Centered Care
3) Integrate Evidence Based strategies (pharmacologic, behavioral and support services) into the comprehensive care of individuals with ADHD
4) Evaluate current pharmacologic approaches to the treatment of ADHD symptoms -
6:30pm - 6:50pm
Day 1, Round 2 Trivia!
President Deb Tedesco & Education Director Jenn Kuretski
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7:00pm - 8:00pm
SAL Meeting
FNPN State Academic Liasions (SALs)
**By Invite Only**
Friday, August 22, 2025
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7:00am - 7:45am
SOS Meeting
FNPN State of the Science (SOS) Leaders
**By Invitation Only**
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7:00am - 3:30pm
Registration Desk Open
Registration Desk will open at 7am on Friday August 22, 2025.
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7:30am - 9:00am
Breakfast - Product Theater- PrEP today. Data discussions on an HIV-1 PrEP option
During this educational session, attendees will learn about an alternative PrEP option to help prevent HIV in their patients. The program will review important information, clinical data, and dosing and administration, and provide guidance on identifying patients who would benefit. In addition, the program will also feature a Patient Ambassador who will share their personal experience with this PrEP option and discuss how it impacted their life.
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8:00am - 8:45am
APP Leaders Meeting
FNPN Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Leaders
**By Invite Only**
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9:05am - 9:15am
Day 2 Welcome & Day 2, Round 1 Trivia
President Deb Tedesco & Education Director Jenn Kuretski
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9:15am - 10:45am
Keynote Presentation - "What would Dr. Ford say? Finding Your NP Voice."
Margaret A. Fitzgerald, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C, FAANP, CSP, FAAN, DCC, FNAP
1.5 CE Credits -
10:45am - 11:45am
Exhibitors/Ribbon Cutting/Networking
Join us in the Exhibit Hall for our Ribbon Cutting and the opening of our 2025 Exhibit Hall! Lolita Melhado PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, ACHPN will also be in the exhibit hall signing her recent book.
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11:45am - 1:00pm
Lunch - Product Theater for Zepbound® (tirzepatide) Injection
Laurie Klipfel, MSN, ANP-BC, CDCES, WCC, is an RN care manager at the VA St. Louis Health Care System in St. Louis, Missouri. She is also a nurse practitioner at Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialists in Chesterfield, Missouri, and a featured national speaker for PESI HealthCare in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Ms. Klipfel earned her master’s degree in nursing at the University of Missouri–St. Louis in St. Louis, Missouri. She is a board-certified adult nurse practitioner, wound care specialist, and diabetes care and education specialist. Ms. Klipfel is a member of St. Louis Nurses in Advanced Practice and the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She is also a past president of the St. Louis Association of Diabetes Educators. Her research has been published in Hospital Pharmacy
Join a presentation from one of your peers on the efficacy, safety, dosing, and administration of once-weekly Zepbound®. Learn about how to get appropriate patients started on this treatment. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions at the conclusion of the program.
Program Objectives
Upon completion of the program, participants will have learned the following about Zepbound:· Mechanism of action
· Clinical trial data, including efficacy and safety findings
· Dosing and administration information
· How to get appropriate patients started
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1:00pm - 2:00pm
Exhibitors/Networking/Poster Session
Michelle Duane, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC & Wanda Diaz, PharmD, LND, CDCES & Erick Suarez APRN, FNP-BC, AAHIV-M (MSN) & Christine Fechter, DNPc, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-C & Charrita Ernewein, PhD, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, SANE-A, FAANP & Christina Dzioba, PhD, APRN, WHNP-BC, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, C-EFM, CNE & Romuald Delacroix, DNP, FNP-C & James Crumpton, DNP, MSN, Autonomous APRN, FNP-BC
1.0 CE CreditPoster Session:
1) Implementing Patient-Centered Advanced Care Planning Screening and Education in and Adult Safety Net Clinic - Michelle Duane, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC
2) The Heart and Kidney Connection - Wanda Diaz, PharmD, LND, CDCES
3) Closing the PrEP Gap to End the HIV Epidemic - Erick Suarez APRN, FNP-BC, AAHIV-M (MSN)
4) Assessing 'A Matter of Balance' Program Impact on Older Adults' Fall Perception
5) Victim to Criminal: The Incarceration of Minors "Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking
6) Hyperglycemia is more complicated than Diabetes 1, 2, and 3 (Pregnancy)
7) Identifying ACE Inhibitor Induced Visceral Angioedema in Primary Care Settings: A case study
(8) Implementing Best Practice Guidelines for Overweight and Obese Adults in Medically Supervised Weight Loss -
2:00pm - 2:10pm
Day 2, Round 2 Trivia & Announcements
President Deb Tedesco & Education Director Jenn Kuretski
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2:10pm - 3:10pm
NSO Presentation - "Malpractice Insights: Top Nurse Practitioner Liability Concerns"
Roxanne Filson, MBA
1.0 CE CreditThis interactive session will use case studies and claim data from NSO and CNA's updated Nurse Practitioner Liability Claim Report to provide NPs with immediately implementable practices that they can use to help protect themselves against allegations of malpractice or unprofessionalism.
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3:20pm - 4:20pm
Sleep is Good Medicine: Best Practices in Applying Pharmacological and Integrative Medicine Approaches
Tom Schlepko DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, AAHIVS
1.0 CE Credit -
4:20pm - 4:30pm
Day 2, Round 3 Trivia & Announcements
President Deb Tedesco & Education Director Jenn Kuretski
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4:30pm - 6:30pm
President's Networking Event & Exhibitors
Join President Deb Tedesco for our 2025 President's Networking Event! Network, share ideas and meet new colleagues at this event.
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7:00pm - 9:00pm
PC Event - A Night at the Grammy's
Register here: https://fnpn.enpnetwork.com/nurse-practitioner-events/146083-a-night-at-the-grammys-fnpn-pc-fundraiser#!info
Saturday, August 23, 2025
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7:00am - 12:00pm
Registration Desk Open
Registration desk will open at 7am on Saturday August 23, 2025.
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7:00am - 8:30am
Breakfast - Product Theater- Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
Roger Rivera, DNP, FNP, PMHNP
One Patient's Journey With AUVELITY: A Rapid-Acting Antidepressant That Modulates Both Glutamatergic and Monoaminergic Pathways
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7:00am - 9:00am
Exhibitors
Stop by our 2025 Exhibit Hall and learn more from our Exhibitors! Grow your professional network by meeting with our industry colleagues.
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9:00am - 9:15am
Day 3, Round 1 Trivia
President Deb Tedesco & Education Director Jenn Kuretski
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9:15am - 10:15am
Featured Speaker Presentation- "Advancing the Role of the Nurse Practitioner - Battling Misinformation, Disinformation and How We Can Help Educate the Public"
Valerie J. Fuller, PhD, DNP, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP
1.0 CE Credit -
10:25am - 10:55am
Updates from Florida Board of Nursing
Amanda Gray
0.5 CE Credits -
11:05am - 12:35pm
FNPN Annual Membership Meeting
President Deb Tedesco and the 2025 FNPN Board of Directors will lead our FNPN 2025 Annual Membership Meeting.
1.5 CE Credits -
12:35pm - 12:45pm
Day 3, Round 2 Trivia & Wrap Up
President Deb Tedesco & Education Director Jenn Kuretski
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1:00pm - 4:30pm
Post-Conference Workshop: Everything You Need to Start Your NP Practice
Dr. Monica Barfield, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC & Dr. Lynn Rapsilber, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, FAANP & Dr. Wendy Wright, DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP
3.0 CE CreditsYour Guide to NP Business Ownership in Florida.
3 Hours. All the Tools. All the Experts.1:00-1:30 Lunch Provided
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Our annual conference has a reputation of attracting nurse practitioners throughout the state of Florida and is an excellent opportunity to disseminate the latest information on pharmaceutical products, devices, programs, patient services and other offerings.
As a valued exhibitor/vendor partner, you are invited to participate in our 2025 Annual Conference. We are expecting a robust registration again of nurse practitioners based on the location, nationally recognized speakers and reputation for quality continuing education.
We have several opportunities available for sponsorship, including Product Theater Sponsorships, and Coffee Sponsorships and four Exhibitor opportunities* available. Review our Exhibitor Letter 2025 for more information.
Exhibit
The Florida Nurse Practitioner Network announces the 2025 FNPN Annual Conference “Leading Florida’s NPs through Uncharted Waters” to be held August 21-23, 2025 at the Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, Florida 32821. Our annual conference has a reputation of attracting nurse practitioners throughout the state of Florida and is an excellent opportunity to disseminate the latest information on pharmaceutical products, devices, programs, patient services and other offerings.
As a valued exhibitor partner, you are invited to participate in our 2025 Annual Conference. We are expecting a robust registration again of nurse practitioners based on the location, nationally acclaimed speakers and reputation for quality continuing education. Our exhibit hall will provide you with access to our conference attendees throughout the conference with dedicated time and exposure for your products and services.
We have Product Theater Sponsorships and more Exhibitor opportunities* available:
We value our exhibitors and would like our attendees to learn more about your products and services. Our conference would not be possible without the support of partners like you. We ask that if you have not already done so to act EARLY and reserve your space at our conference.
Vendor Registration: If you are planning on selling products at the conference, there is a submission process that will require review before approval. To ensure products are not duplicated and are related to the NP industry. All vendors please use the vendor submission ticket located under registration. If you purchase space before approval of product payment can and will be refunded (minus all applicable credit card fees) if product is not approved.
Deadline for Exhibitor registration is August 1, 2025. All marketing materials are the responsibility of the company to submit after company registration is approved and must be submitted by AUGUST 2, 2025. (This is not mandatory for participating companies)
Exhibitor Set up is Thursday from 1-5pm and Friday 8am-9:00am. Breakdown Friday after 6pm or Saturday after 10:00am. Exhibitors must sign in at the event to receive your badge and table assignment. Only 3 representatives per company. Exhibit table, 2 chairs, and trashcan are provided for each exhibitor space.
Program Advertising is also available.
Unable to attend our conference in person? No problem. In addition to sponsorships and exhibitor opportunities mentioned above, we have advertising options in our conference program. Healthcare organizations, NP led clinics, physician groups, pharmaceutical companies and universities are welcome to submit advertisements to be placed in our conference program. Ads must be camera ready (.jpg, .png, .bmp) and be final proofed for advertising. No changes can be made once submitted. To purchase space look under exhibitor registration and scroll down to program information. Deadline for submissions is August 2, 20205.
Currently, ad space on each page (8 ½ x 11) is as follows:
● ½ page, full color: $350
● Full page, full color: $600
CONTRACT SUBMISSION: Your contract must be accompanied by full payment for your application to be processed.
CANCELLATION: Full refunds will be granted less a 25% processing fee for space cancelled. All refunds must be requested in writing and postmarked on or before July 31, 2025. No refunds will be granted for display space or advertisements canceled after July 31, 2025.
FORCE MAJEURE: In the event FNPN should find it necessary to cancel or postpone the FNPN 2025 Annual Conference for any reason, including but not limited to low registration, strikes, acts of nature, war, terrorist acts, Covid-19 or other circumstances beyond FNPN's control, FNPN's liability shall be limited to refund of registration fees paid minus any fees incurred by FNPN.
DISCLAIMER: FNPN reserves the right to determine type of product and vendor space requirements and or accommodations. Specifically, FNPN reserves the right to review accept and or decline any and all vendor applications to ensure congruency with the mission and purpose of the event, or if duplication of product vendors or if space becomes limited. As well, FNPN does not guarantee an amount of expected sales for any vendors who may be selling products.
I understand that a vendor contract is not approved to exhibit at the FNPN Conference until a confirmation email has been received that the product has been reviewed, payment has been processed and FNPN has approved vendor application.
Exhibitors and Vendors agree to all rules and regulations set by FNPN and understand that my company will be asked to leave, at the discretion of FNPN staff, if any rules or regulations are broken.
If you have any questions, contact us: FloridaNP@fnpn.org or 866-535-3676.