2026 FNPN Annual Conference - Shaping the Future: A Whole New World of Care
Signia by Hilton Orlando - An Official Walt Disney World Hotel
14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane
Orlando, FL 32821
Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 8:00am ET - Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 4:30pm ET
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2026 FNPN Annual Conference: Shaping the Future: A Whole New World of Care.
Join us as we explore innovation, transformation, and the next era of nurse practitioner practice.
August 6–8, 2026
Signia by Hilton Orlando, FL
**Room Reservations**
To reserve you room at the conference, use this link https://book.passkey.com/e/51111388 CUT OFF DATE IS JULY 7TH, 2026
******CALL FOR ABSTRACTS*****
The Florida Nurse Practitioner Network (FNPN) is excited to announce the Call for Abstracts for our 2026 Annual Conference! We invite you to share their expertise, research, and innovations that advance clinical practice, education, leadership, and policy. All abstract submitters are strongly encouraged to view our “Abstract & Presentation Tips” video before submitting, to help ensure a successful abstract submission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FS1eXcITxXI
Abstract Submission Categories
- Virtual Recorded Presentations - https://forms.gle/qKBXgpf6qxvbb2u57
This is your opportunity to showcase your work, contribute to advancing our profession, and inspire colleagues across Florida and beyond.
Submission Deadline EXTENDED AGAIN for above abstract submission categories: March 1, 2026
Abstract Disposition Notification: By February 1, 2026 for abstracts received by 12/15/25, by February 15, 2026 for abstracts received by 1/15/26 and by March 15, 2026 for abstracts received by 3/1/2026.
***Registered attendees are eligible for discounted Disney tickets, this link is in your registration confirmation email.***
Registration Refund and Cancellation Policy
NO REFUNDS
FORCE MAJEURE: In the event FNPN should find it necessary to cancel or postpone the FNPN 2026 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
2026 FNPN Annual Conference - Shaping the Future: A Whole New World of Care
Event Agenda
Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 8:00am ET - Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 4:30pm ET
All times listed in
Eastern Time (US & Canada).
Download event agenda (PDF)
Thursday, August 6, 2026
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7:00am - 5:00pm
*****VIRTUAL CE BUNDLE FOR 2026 CONFERENCE ATTENDEES*****
(1) Postmenopausal Care Reimagined: Practical Updates on Symptom Management, New Therapies, and Lifestyle Strategies for Nurse Practitioners (1 CE) - Presented by: Reathea Felder, DNP, MHA, APRN, FNP-C MORE COMING SOON MORE COMING SOON
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7:30am - 11:00am
Pre-Conference Check In Desk OPEN
Location: Waterside Pavilion Registration
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8:00am - 10:00am
Exhibitor Check In OPEN
Location: Waterside Pavilion Registration
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8:00am - 11:00am
Pre-Conference Workshop 1
COMING SOON
3.0 CE CreditsLocation: Waterside 5
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8:00am - 11:00am
Pre-Conference Workshop 2: Basic Orthopedic Tests in Primary Care: A Practical Guide for Nursing Assessment and Clinical Decision-Making
Frank Matthew Lowe MDiv, MSN, APRN FNP-C ONC
3.0 CE CreditsLearning Objectives:
1. Analyze and interpret findings from basic orthopedic tests of the shoulder, hip, knee, ankle/foot, and lumbar spine to refine differential diagnoses in primary care patients with musculoskeletal complaints.
2. Apply evidence-based orthopedic assessment findings to develop and justify initial management plans, including diagnostic imaging decisions, conservative treatment, and referral to specialty care when indicated.Location: Waterside 11-12
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8:00am - 11:00am
Pre-Conference Workshop 3: From Licensure to Launch: A Practical Roadmap to Opening an Autonomous Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Practice in Florida
Monica Barfield, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC
3.0 CE CreditsLearning Objectives:
1. Analyze the regulatory, business, and payer-related requirements necessary to establish and operate an autonomous APRN-owned primary care practice in Florida.
2. Develop an initial, individualized action plan outlining the legal, operational, and financial steps required to launch or expand an autonomous primary care practice.Location: Waterside 1-3
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8:00am - 9:30am
Legislative Strategy Team Meeting
**By Invitation Only**
Location: Waterside 4
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8:00am - 9:00am
APP Directors Meeting
**By Invitation Only**
Location: Waterside 6
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9:30am - 11:00am
Think Tank 2026
**By Invitation Only**
Location: Waterside 6
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11:00am - 12:00pm
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
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11:00am - 6:00pm
FNPN 2026 Conference Registration Desk OPEN
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12:00pm - 12:10pm
General Session Welcome Day 1
President Charrita Ernewein and Education Director Jenn Kuretski
0.17 CE CreditsLocation: Waterside 1-3
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12:10pm - 12:40pm
Innovative Device Therapies in Heart Failure: Enhancing Outcomes and Quality of Life
Sara Bierschenk, MSN, APRN, FNP‑C, AACC, HF‑Cert, CCRN
0.5 CE CreditsLearning Objectives:
1. Explain the Limitations of Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT)
2. Explore Innovative Device Therapies and Their Mechanisms
3. Emphasize Patient-Centered Outcomes and Quality of LifeLocation: Waterside 1-3
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12:40pm - 1:40pm
Thursday Featured Speaker Presentation: Predicting the Present
Gale Adcock, MSN, FNP-BC, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN
1.0 CE CreditLearning Objectives:
1. Describe nurse practitioners (NPs) built-in advocacy skill set
2. Explain why NPs must be advocates outside their workplaces
3. Identify individual and collective ways to increase NPs' visibility, power, and impact on policy.Location: Waterside 1-3
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1:50pm - 2:20pm
Heart Failure Made Clear: Understanding Acronyms, Phenotypes, and Modern GDMT
Michelle Wade MSN/Ed, APRN, AGNP-C, ACNPC-AG, FAANP
0.5 CE CreditsLearning Objectives:
1. Differentiate heart failure phenotypes (HFrEF, HFmrEF, HFpEF, HFimpEF) and select appropriate guideline-directed medical therapy based on ejection fraction and clinical presentation.
2. Apply evidence-based GDMT initiation and monitoring strategies to optimize heart failure management while minimizing adverse effects, drug interactions, and geriatric-specific risks.Location: Waterside 1-3
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2:20pm - 3:20pm
Exhibitors/Ribbon Cutting/Networking (no CE)
Location: Waterside 7-9
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3:20pm - 4:20pm
Dysautonomia Unveiled: Enhancing Recognition and Management of Autonomic Dysfunction in Primary Care
June Bryant, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC
1.0 CE CreditLearning Objectives:
1. Explain the pathophysiology of the autonomic nervous system and the clinical spectrum of dysautonomia presentations seen in primary care.
2. Differentiate between common autonomic disorders such as Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), neurocardiogenic syncope, and orthostatic hypotension through focused assessment and diagnostic criteria.
3. Implement evidence-based, multidisciplinary management strategies including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions to optimize outcomes and quality of life for patients with autonomic dysfunction.Location: Waterside 1-3
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4:20pm - 5:20pm
Optimizing the Preceptor Experience: Strategies for High-Quality NP Clinical Education
Danielle Chaplin, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC and Kimberly Castillo, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE
1.0 CE CreditLearning Objectives:
1. Apply evidence-based precepting strategies to enhance student accountability and the development of clinical competence within their practice settings.
2. Assess current precepting approaches through self-evaluation and create an individualized action plan that integrates evidence-based strategies with available program and institutional support resources.Location: Waterside 1-3
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5:20pm - 5:50pm
Evidence Meets Policy: Vaccine Counseling in a Changing Landscape
Duellyn Pandis, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CTM®, AFTM RCPS(Glasg), FAANP, FATHNA
0.5 CE CreditsLearning Objectives:
1. Participants will evaluate the strength of evidence for vaccine benefits versus risks in specific populations
2. Participants create patient education plan or counseling framework that integrates current vaccine evidence, 2025 policy changes, and shared decision-making approaches for at least one vaccine scenarioLocation: Waterside 1-3
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5:50pm - 6:00pm
Closing Day 1
Education Director Jenn Kuretski
0.17 CE CreditsLocation: Waterside 1-3
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6:00pm - 7:00pm
Exhibitors/Networking (no CE)
Location: Waterside 7-9
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7:00pm - 8:00pm
SOS Meeting
**By Invitation Only**
1.0 CE CreditLocation: Waterside 6
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7:00pm - 8:00pm
SAL Meeting
**By Invitation Only**
1.0 CE CreditLocation: Waterside 5
Friday, August 7, 2026
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7:00am - 6:30pm
Registration Desk Open
Location: Waterside Pavilion
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7:45am - 8:00am
Welcome Day 2
President Charrita Ernewein and Education Director Jenn Kuretski
0.25 CE CreditsLocation: Waterside 1-3
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8:00am - 9:15am
Breakfast Product Theater
COMING SOON
Product Theater Presentation: 8:15am - 9:15am
Location: Waterside 1-3
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9:15am - 9:55am
Exhibitors/Networking (no CE)
Location: Waterside 7-9
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9:55am - 10:55am
Keynote Presentation - " Shaping the Future of Care: Practical AI for Nurse Practitioners"
Christopher Hickman, MSIS
1.0 CE CreditLearning Objectives:
1. Explain how artificial intelligence is currently being used to support clinical decision-making, workflow efficiency, and population health in NP practice.
2. Identify practical, real-world AI use cases that nurse practitioners can safely integrate into clinical and administrative workflows.
3. Discuss ethical, regulatory, and professional considerations for responsible AI adoption in advanced practice nursing.Location: Waterside 1-3
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10:55am - 11:25am
Recognizing Sepsis
Susan L. Smith, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, RN, CHSE, CBRN, WCC, RNFA, FNAP, FAANP
0.5 CE CreditsLearning Objectives:
1. Discuss historical definitions for sepsis
2. Review current criteria for sepsis recognition
3. Identify immediate interventions essential to patient survivalLocation: Waterside 1-3
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11:30am - 12:45pm
Lunch Product Theater
COMING SOON
Product Theater Presentation: 11:45am - 12:45pm
Location: Waterside 1-3
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12:45pm - 1:45pm
Exhibitors/Networking (No CE)
Location: Waterside 7-9
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1:45pm - 3:45pm
FNPN Annual Membership Meeting
FNPN Board of Directors
2.0 CE CreditsLocation: Waterside 1-3
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3:55pm - 4:55pm
Legislative Panel Discussion
Join us for a dynamic panel discussion facilitated by our Vice President of Legislation, Arlene Wright, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP
1.0 CE CreditLearning Objectives:
1. Recall current or recent bills in the Florida Legislature that directly impacted Nurse Practitioner practice.
2. Discuss which pending legislative priorities, based on data, will have the greatest positive impact on patient access to care in underserved Florida communities.
3. Articulate the effectiveness of different grassroots advocacy methods utilizing social media, personal meetings and organized advocacy days shared by the panelists based on success stories and challenges.
4. Create an action plan detailing specific grassroots actions they will take prior to the next legislative session to support ongoing or new NP legislation.Location: Waterside 1-3
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4:55pm - 5:10pm
Closing Day 2
Education Director: Jenn Kuretski
0.25 CE CreditsLocation: Waterside 1-3
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5:15pm - 6:15pm
President’s Networking Event, Exhibitors & Posters
Poster Presentations: (1) "Advancing Organizational Outcomes Through Evidence-based Advanced Practice Provider Leadership: A Collaborative Development of National Principles" - Presented By: Dawn Mutchko, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CENP, CGNC, EBP-C, CPHQ, CLSS-GB, FNAP (2) "PCOS as an Endocrine Spectrum Disorder: More Than a Syndrome" - Presented by: Jenn Fleigelman DNP, APRN, NP-C (3) "Impact of Discharge Teach‑Back Education on Heart Failure Patients’ Knowledge/Self‑Care Behaviors and 30‑Day Readmissions." - Presented by: Sara Bierschenk, MSN, APRN, FNP‑C, AACC, HF‑Cert, CCRN (4) "Uncovering the Invisible: Insulin Resistance Shows Up Years Before High Glucose" - Presented by: Elena Khaidov, BSN, RN, MSN-NP Student, Karen Laing, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, DipACLM, HWNC-BC, CHES, FPCNA (5) "Impact of Provider Early Food Exposure Education for High-Risk Children" - Presented by: Olenka Vergaray, BSN, RN, SFNP. Carlee Masters, BSN, RN, SFNP
1.0 CE CreditLocation: Waterside 1-3
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7:30pm - 9:30pm
PC Event
COMING SOON
Location: Waterside 11-12
Saturday, August 8, 2026
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7:00am - 10:00am
Registration Desk Open
Location: Waterside Pavilion
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7:30am - 7:45am
Welcome Day 3
President Charrita Ernewein and Education Director Jenn Kuretski
0.25 CE CreditsLocation: Waterside 1-3
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7:45am - 8:15am
Are You Bugging Out? Protecting Your Patients. Infectious Disease Prevention
Duellyn Pandis, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CTM®, AFTM RCPS(Glasg), FAANP, FATHNA
0.5 CE CreditsLearning Objectives:
1. Evaluate- At the end of the presentation, the learner will be able to identify arboviral disease risk factors and evidence-based selection of prevention strategies and vaccines for diverse patient travel destinations
2. At the end of the presentation, the learner will be able to create individualized, comprehensive pretravel consultation plans integrating risk assessment frameworks and personalized health interventions.Location: Waterside 1-3
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8:15am - 9:30am
Breakfast Product Theater
COMING SOON
Product Theater Presentation: 8:30am - 9:30am
Location: Waterside 1-3
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9:30am - 9:45am
Networking Break
Location: Waterside Pavilion
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9:45am - 10:45am
Saturday Featured Presentation - "Are You Hormone Curious? The Science of Hormone Therapy for Men and Women Explained"
Caroline Zaumeyer MSN, APRN
1.0 CE CreditLearning Objectives:
1. Understand Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy
2. Identify potential symptoms in future patients that may be hormone derived.
3. List the different delivery systems for Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy.Location: Waterside 1-3
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10:45am - 11:15am
Lipedema: Recognition, Diagnosis, and Management Across the Lifespan
Deborah Tedesco, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, FAANP, FNAP
0.5 CE CreditsLearning Objectives:
1. Apply diagnostic criteria and clinical reasoning to distinguish lipedema from obesity, lymphedema, and other adipose tissue disorders in patient case scenarios.
2. Evaluate evidence-based treatment options including conservative therapy and surgical interventions to determine the most appropriate management plan for patients across different stages of lipedema.Location: Waterside 1-3
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11:15am - 12:15pm
Expanding End-of-Life Options in Florida: Understanding Medical Aid In Dying
Tony Ray, President, Florida End of Life Options
1.0 CE CreditLearning Objectives:
1. Learn the history of medical aid in dying in the US.
2. Examine the differences between the US model and other countries.
3. Analyze the requirements and safeguards of the Florida End of Life Options Act.Location: Waterside 1-3
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12:15pm - 12:30pm
Conference Closing Remarks
Education Director Jenn Kuretski
0.5 CE CreditsLocation: Waterside 1-3
Exhibit & Sponsor
The Florida Nurse Practitioner Network announces the 2026 FNPN Annual Conference - Shaping the Future: A Whole New World of Care to be held August 6-8, 2026 at the Signia by Hilton Orlando - An Official Walt Disney World Hotel, 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando, FL 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 2026 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 seeking product approval, please use this vendor submission link to submit for product approval- CLICK HERE. 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 July 24, 2026. All marketing materials are the responsibility of the company to submit after company registration is approved and must be submitted by July 24, 2026. (This is not mandatory for participating companies)
Please note: Exhibitor Set up Thursday from 8-10am. Breakdown on Friday is after 6:30pm. There are no exhibit times on Saturday. Exhibitors must sign in at the event to receive your badge and table assignment. Only 3 representatives per company. Please see attachments for shipping information. Table, two chairs and trash can are provided with exhibit 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: NO REFUNDS
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.