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Breaking News: Florida Senate Rules Committee passes SB614 and 476

Posted over 10 years ago by Janet DuBois

Earlier this afternoon the Florida senate passed two landmark ARNP bills. Both SB 614 (controlled substance bill) and SB 476 (Baker Act) bill passed through this final committee.  Both bills will be reconciled with similar bills in the house then returned to the Senate for the final vote.

This is unprecedented in the history of the ARNP role in Florida!! Please join me in thanking our legislative team, our lobbyist Allison Carvajal,  lobbyist Martha DeCastro and Senator Grimsley for their hard work and support on our behalf. All three of these dedicated supporters worked tirelesly to craft the bills and amendments to be most favorable to us. I know for a fact that they met in person over this past weekend to make sure the bills passed!

Please stay tuned for further information as it comes out as well as for any Alerts and calls to action!

Janet DuBois
President FNPN


Comments

George Copeland over 10 years ago

Cool!

Kim Poppe over 10 years ago

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! After just moving here to Florida from a Full Authority Practice State, I am grateful for everyone who has sacrificed their time and talents to expand our practice here. I hope one day that Florida will be a Full Authority Practice State as there is no reason why Florida NP's have to be suppressed in the dark ages.

Deborah J Post over 10 years ago

thank you all and having had DEA #'s in two states I now feel we are coming into the correct century! Here's to collaboration not supervision!

Nancy Dahl over 10 years ago

On behalf of myself and all Florida Nurse Practitioners; thank you all for your time and dedication!!!

Virginia Greiner over 10 years ago

Wonderful news!! A thousand thank yous for your hard work!! Virginia

Diane Riggleman over 10 years ago

Thank you so much for sharing the good news so timely.. as well as al the efforts and time spent on this great feat ... we have come a long way.. And a long way to go... And thank you Dr. DuBoise for your sensational leadership!!!

Dianne Enright over 10 years ago

Thank you each and everyone for the dedication, the work and the effort, we are almost there!! Thank you Allison Carvajal, Martha DeCastro, senator Grimsley

Rhonda White over 10 years ago

YES!! Thank you for all the time and effort in making this happen for ARNP's in Florida :0)

Janice Brooks over 10 years ago

What wonderful news. Thank you Allison Carvajal, Martha DeCastro, and Senator Grimsley Thank you so much for all your hard work and all that you do.

Susan F. Davis over 10 years ago

So glad to hear that Florida NP's are moving into the current practicing authority that all other states have. Coming from NY I had to give up my DEA number and will be happy when I am able to fully practice. My patient's and associates will appreciate it as well. Thank you for all your time and effort

Lori Stabinski over 10 years ago

Finally!!!!! This is long overdue, thank you for your hard work over all these years of trying to pass this legislation. Grateful to Allison Carajal, Martha DeCastro, and Senator Grimsley!!!!

Eileen Ginsburg over 10 years ago

Hallelulah! Let's just hope it gets passed. Finally. Thank you everyone for all of your tireless work.

Laurie Staat over 10 years ago

This is great news!!! Thank you to all who worked so hard to make this happen. Really hope we get there!!

Geraldine Emanuel over 10 years ago

Thank you all for your hard work. Great news !

Donna O'Hara over 10 years ago

Fantastic, this has been a long, long time coming. Many thanks to all who continue to work tirelessly to get this done. Keep those alerts & calls to action coming, much appreciated!

Karen Colley over 10 years ago

Thanks so much for all your hard work! Now after discussing the medicine with patient, going over usage, dosage, and side effects and actually writing the prescription, I can sign it! ( hopefully!!!)

Sharon L. Parrish over 10 years ago

So many ARNPs, FNPN members, lobbyists and legislators have worked tirelessly and with relentless effort to help obtain full scope of practice and prescriptive authority for Florida ARNPs. Special recognition for Barbara Lumpkin, FNA for her many years of dedication to see this issue through. A special thanks to Dr Gary Pigman and Senator Denise Grimsley for their courage and voice to support ARNPs.
Sharon Parrish

Sylma Millares over 10 years ago

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! I too didn´t think I´d live to see this. Thank you all for your hard work and relentless pursuit of our final goal..the ability to practice independently to out full scope of training!


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