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The Nursing Consortium of Florida Because Great Nursing Matters
Established to foster closer collaboration among nurse leaders, the Nursing Consortium of Florida is dedicated to advancing nursing through a wide range of initiatives that includes a signature program for engaging middle and high school students about nursing careers, a cloud-based solution for scheduling student nurse clinical experiences, educational conferences featuring presentations from national and regional leaders, community engagement initiatives, and others that are shaping a brighter future for nursing in the Sunshine State.
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Learn, Connect, and Celebrate Nursing at Nursing Consortium of Florida Conferences
Twice a year, the Nursing Consortium of Florida Conference Planning Committee unites dynamic volunteers from member nursing practice and academic organizations to plan extraordinary learning and networking opportunities. Each conference is organized around a theme, and presents the best in related innovations and best practices, spotlights leading national and local speakers, and attracts hundreds of passionate nurses, spanning all levels of expertise – from the fresh vigor of entry-level professionals to the seasoned wisdom of executive leaders.
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Clinical Scheduling made easy by the Nursing Consortium of Florida with CCPS!
As stewards of the cutting-edge Centralized Clinical Placement System (CCPS) in the Sunshine State, the Nursing Consortium of Florida greatly facilitates the scheduling of clinical site experiences for nursing and allied health students. The CCPS is a cost-effective web-based solution for posting defined opportunities and needs and efficiently setting placements for very large numbers of student cohorts and preceptorships. It has become a widely-adopted time-saving solution embraced by scheduling professionals at more than 140 clinical and academic sites in Florida, and provides needed data to executive leaders at the click of a button.
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Engage, Inform, and Inspire Area Youth through Day in the Life of a Nurse™
Each Summer, the Nursing Consortium of Florida Youth Outreach Committee unites dynamic volunteers from member nursing practice and academic organizations to plan Day in the Life of a Nurse™; a program of layered experiences that provides middle and high school students with early exposure to the world of nursing and nursing education. In addition to offering a structured one-day in-person experience at host hospitals and schools of nursing Day in the Life of a Nurse™ includes a Best Practices Toolkit for host facilities that includes standard participant releases, a companion curriculum, a virtual program of interactive and video content with teacher lesson plans, and pre- and post-experience student surveys.
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Youth Initiatives

Inspiring young minds, and shaping a brighter tomorrow for all.

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Donor Services

Facilitating expressions of gratitude and connecting donors to opportunities to invest in better nursing care.

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Schools of nursing, hospitals, and other nurse employers…apply for membership and join with us in creating what’s next for nursing.

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Comprehensive And Ever-Evolving Programming Uniting and Advancing Nursing In Florida

Educational Conferences

The Nursing Consortium of Florida offers educational conferences on diverse and relevant topics that are invaluable platforms for nurses at all levels to engage with experts, exchange best practices, and stay updated on healthcare innovations.

Clinical Scheduling

The Nursing Consortium of Florida streamlines clinical scheduling for schools of nursing and clinical sites with CCPS, a web-based solution for connecting student cohorts with needed placements that maximizes the use of available clinical space.

Advocacy

The Nursing Consortium of Florida has a long history of championing nurses' and patients' interests through grassroots mobilization and policy advocacy. By amplifying the voice of nursing and by educating decision-makers, the Consortium strives to advance an enabling and resourced environment for empowered nursing and high-quality care.

Donor Services

The Nursing Consortium of Florida welcomes opportunities to work with donors seeking to invest in strengthening the nursing profession by helping to fund interventions that address today’s top. Donor generosity enables the piloting and expansion of targeted initiatives and the measurement, documentation, and publishing of the impact of such initiatives. Cultivating philanthropic partnerships amplifies the Consortium's capacity for meaningful impact on nursing and community well-being.

Membership

Membership in the Nursing Consortium of Florida is open to organizations that employ nurses. Nurses working at member hospitals, schools of nursing, and hospice and staffing organizations regardless of their level of responsibility or practice or specialty area are welcomed to collaborate with peers on Consortium committees; they can register for conferences at a discount, and get regular newsletters with local and national nursing news. Is your organization not yet a member? Apply to join our vibrant community dedicated to advancing nursing and improving patient care.

Community Engagement

The Nursing Consortium of Florida is a founding strategic partner of the Nurses on Boards Coalition, and fosters community engagement through active nurse engagement with local leaders on community boards amplifying understanding and contributing to support for health equity and access to care, benefitting Floridians young and old.

Newsletter Subscription

Stay informed with the Nursing Consortium of Florida's newsletters which feature news briefs, event announcements, and member spotlights each with hyperlinks to more information. News You Can Use is a valuable resource for nurses seeking professional development and information about healthcare trends and developments.

Youth Initiatives

The Nursing Consortium of Florida has developed effective youth outreach and programming to spark and nurture interest in nursing careers, offering host locations model schedules and best-practices toolkits, teachers a companion curriculum, and virtual programming featuring curated and original content that is updated each year. By igniting passion early, programs like Day in the Life of a Nurse™ cultivates a home-grown pipeline of future nurses ideally suited to meet the healthcare needs of Florida’s diverse population.

Recruitment, Development, and Retention

The Nursing Consortium of Florida addresses nurse recruitment, development, and retention challenges in part by building a strong nursing community that celebrates the qualities and accomplishments of all our member institutions. Nationally recognized signature programs attract local talent to the profession, our decades long support of nursing education has contributed to significantly enhanced facilities and to program growth, and regular committee collaboration focuses attention on root cause assessment of challenges and the crafting of novel solutions, all while our programming fosters career advancement and cultivates a skilled nursing workforce woven tightly together to meet Florida's diverse healthcare needs.

Become a Nurse

The Nursing Consortium of Florida guides aspiring nurses by demystifying educational avenues and licensure hurdles, and by addressing the importance of choosing a school with a nursing program that is accredited by the CCNE, ACEN, or NLN-CNEA, so that whatever path towards a nursing career they initially choose, further advancement in the profession will always be within reach.

Recognition

The Nursing Consortium of Florida is proud to be a Supportive Association of The DAISY Foundation™, and recognizes excellence in nursing through awards that celebrate service, innovation, accomplishment, and leadership. By highlighting extraordinary nurse achievements, the Consortium also fosters a culture of continuous improvement within the profession.

About Us

At the heart of the Nursing Consortium of Florida lies a commitment to unity and progress within the nursing profession. Founded by passionate nursing leaders, inspired by nursing’s response to the destruction caused by Hurricane Andrew in the early 1990s. The Nursing Consortium of Florida brings together nurses from diverse backgrounds, specialties, and practice settings. Seasoned veterans to inspired new graduate nurses employed at member organizations can contribute to the rich tapestry of knowledge and expertise that defines our collective strength through participation in committee work.

Driven by a shared mission to elevate nursing practice and education, the Nursing Consortium of Florida operates as a dynamic hub for professional development and collaboration that is organized as a Florida not-for-profit corporation recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. By fostering a culture of innovation and inclusivity, the Nursing Consortium of Florida empowers nurses.

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The Nursing Consortium of Florida stands as a dynamic force for positive change within the nursing profession and the broader healthcare community. Through its comprehensive range of services, initiatives, efforts, the Consortium empowers nurses to excel in their practice, advance their careers, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and communities in the Sunshine State. 

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