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Message from the President
Hello, Marion County Nurses!
Hard to believe, but summer is already winding down. Ali, Carol and I are looking at the calendar for next year and taking suggestions for a theme for the spring meeting. We are happy to entertain suggestions for a fall meeting as well, but only if it is EASY to do.
We had two conferences last year: a short one in the Fall, and a full day conference in the Spring. With vendor support and tuition money from the last two years, we were able contribute $ 5000 to the CFCC student nurses scholarship (nursing students in good standing at CFCC) and $5000 to the FNF FNA District 3 Scholarship Fund, which gives preference to BSN generic students from Marion county attending Florida universities. We are doing what we can to help make new nurses!
All nursing students are encouraged to check out the scholarships that we have worked so hard to help create.
I have finally got more information on how to update the web site. We are always looking for nurses who want to seriously promote professionalism in nursing, so call if you want to volunteer. We will graciously figure out how to make the best use of your skills, money, or contacts, within YOUR local association.
.Mary J. S. Clark, RN/ARNP
President, Florida Nurses Association District 3
Mission Marion County Nurses Association (MCNA) is a professional organization dedicated to promoting the health and welfare of our community. Our energies are primarily directed at advancing the art and science of nursing through education and other health related activities. MCNA is an extension of the local district of the Florida Nurses Association, with leadership provided by the core organization, the Florida Nurses Association District 3. The Florida Nurses Association (FNA) as a constituent of the American Nurses Association is the only nursing organization representing ALL of nursing regardless of specialty or practice area. FNA speaks on behalf of nursing in Tallahassee as well as before many regulatory bodies. FNA is a strong voice for the nurses of Florida fueled by the strength and commitment of the professional nurses who comprise our membership. For additional information, please access the FNA website at www.floridanurse.org.
Purpose The purpose of this organization is to provide opportunities to network with other nurses. We foster the development of one voice in concerns common to all nurses and provides a vehicle to express our concerns via community activities. We seek to provide opportunities to recognize the unique contribution of nursing to the health and safety of our community. We provide educational activities for local nurses, community education, nursing scholarship contributions, and support the mission of the Florida Nurses Association.
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The Florida Nurses Foundation exists to promote nursing and delivery of healthcare through the advancement of research education and practice. Now that Marion County has its own funded scholarship, it is easy for anyone to donate to nursing scholarship in our county. Credit card donations can be made to our scholarship on-line at the Florida Nurses Association website www.floridanurse.org. Click on Florida Nurses Foundation, then Click on ‘donate.’
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