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Synergy in Nursing: Uniting Classroom and Clinic for Florida’s Future

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15 - 16 Oct 2026
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Embassy Suites by Hilton | Tampa Downtown Convention Center
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This two-day statewide nursing education symposium will convene health care leaders across the state to discuss methods to strengthen Florida’s nursing education workforce.

The conference will begin with sessions, panels, and workshops focused on faculty development, followed by a day centered on academic-practice partnerships and workforce innovation.

Registration closes October 3, 2026

FCN Think Tank

October 14, 2026, FCN will hold an invite-only think tank.  Two 90-minute facilitated roundtable sessions will generate firsthand insights from early-career registered nurses regarding their transition into practice. Nurse participants can translate these insights into actionable strategies that support retention, well-being, and professional success in their communities.

Link added: 09/02/2026

Location

Embassy Suites by Hilton | Tampa Downtown Convention Center
513 South Florida Avenue, Tampa

Speakers

Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, FAAN

Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, FAAN

Keynote Speaker
Dr. Rayna Letourneau is Associate Professor at the University of South Florida College of Nursing and Executive Director of the Florida Center for Nursing. Her scholarship focuses on nursing workforce development and nurse well-being. She is a widely published author and presenter with numerous peer-reviewed and invited publications.

Michelle Roberts, EdD, RN, CNE

Michelle Roberts, EdD, RN, CNE

Keynote Speaker
Dr. Michele Roberts is Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida College of Nursing and Associate Director of the Florida Center for Nursing. Her scholarship focuses on competency-based nursing education, simulation, curriculum development, and innovative approaches to preparing practice-ready nurses.

Patricia Sharpnack, DNP, RN, CNE, NEA-BC, ANEF, FAAN 

Patricia Sharpnack, DNP, RN, CNE, NEA-BC, ANEF, FAAN 

Keynote Speaker
Dr. Patricia Sharpnack is Associate Dean for Strategic and Innovative Partnerships at Case Western Reserve University Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing and was the 2023-2025 chair of the National League for Nursing Board of Governors.

John Spence

John Spence

Keynote Speaker
John Spence is recognized as a Global Top 100 Business Thinker and Top 500 Leadership Development Expert. He is a consultant and coach to organizations worldwide, from startups to the Fortune 10.

Renee Thompson, DNP, RN, FAONL, FAAN, CSP®

Renee Thompson, DNP, RN, FAONL, FAAN, CSP®

Keynote Speaker
Dr. Renee Thompson is the CEO & Founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute, working with healthcare leaders to cultivate a professional workforce by addressing bullying and incivility.

Abby Migliore, MSN, MBA, RN

Abby Migliore, MSN, MBA, RN

Abby Migliore is the Chief Operations Officer of Intervention Project for Nurses. Abby has over 10 years’ experience in nursing regulation, Alternative to Discipline Programs, and working with nurses whose practice has been found to be impaired through substance use, physical ailments, or mental health concerns.


ANCC Accreditation Statement:
USF Health is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Updated: 10/02/2026

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