The Florida Center for Nursing (FCN) is collaborating with the Association of Practical Nurse Educators of Florida (APNEF) to present the 2025 annual conference Cultivating Competence: The Future of Practical Nursing Education. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Provide examples of evidence-based teaching in practical nursing (PN) education 
  • Outline continuing education opportunities that strengthen PN educator skills and confidence 
  • Recognize the importance of collaboration and knowledge sharing among PN educators statewide 
  • Correlate PN educator training with workforce needs and emerging trends 
APNEF

Event Details

Date
November 5-6, 2025
8:00am – 5:00pm ET
(Check-in begins at 7:30am)

Location
Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando North
225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL, 32701
In-person and virtual attendance options available.

Registration Dates
August 4, 2025 – November 5, 2025

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. 

Conference Speakers

Willa Fuller

Willa Fuller, BSN, RN

  • Executive Director, Florida Nurses Association

Patricia Gagliano

Patricia A. Gagliano, PhD, RN

  • Dean of Nursing, Indian River State College

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Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN

  • Executive Director, Florida Center for Nursing
  • Associate Professor, University of South Florida College of Nursing
  • President, National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers

Patricia Love, DNP, RN, CNOR

  • Associate Professor, Testing and Remediation Coordinator, Florida Gateway College

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Rebecca Monteau, DNP, RN, NPD-BC

  • Director of Nursing Academic Affairs, College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic  
Candy Polk

Candra Polk, BS, BSN, RN

  • Professor, Nursing Department of Nursing Education, South Florida State College

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Roxanne Kuroski, DNP, RN, AMB-BC

  • Nurse Manager, Mayo Clinic in Florida  
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Patricia Orender, DNP, RN

  • Director of ASDN and Certificate Programs, Florida Gateway College
  • President, Associate of Practical Nurse Educators of Florida (APNEF)
Larry Simmons

Larry Simmons, RN, PhD, CNE, NEA-BC, CGNC, ICE-CCP, FAAN

  • Senior Director of Credentialing, National League for Nursing (NLN)

Sherri Sutton Johnson

Sherri Sutton-Johnson, DrPH, MSN/Ed, RN, CCHW, CSM, CPM

  • Education Unit Director, Board of Nursing, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, Florida Department of Health

Karen Taylor

Karen L. Taylor, DNP, RN, CNE

  • ATI Consulting Services Nurse Educator  

Full Conference Agenda

Agenda coming soon

Registration Information

Early bird registration for the conference is open now through October 9, 2025. Reduced pricing is available for APNEF members. 

APNEF Member PricingNon-Member Pricing
One-Day Registration$150$175
Two-Day Registration$300$350

Zelle Info: 
Please send your payment via Zelle to: apnef2023@gmail.com
Important: Include the name of the registrant in the memo/note section so that payment can be confirmed.

Check Info: 
Please make checks payable to: APNEF
Mail to:

APNEF
P.O. Box 880544

Port St. Lucie, FL, 34988 

Important: Include the name of the registrant on the check memo line or an attached note so payment can be confirmed.

Same-Day Registration:
Payment accepted at the door via cash or Square (credit).
Please note: There will be a small convenience fee for a Square credit card payment. 

Hotel Information

Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando North
225 Shorecrest Drive
Altamonte Springs, Florida, 32701
407-834-2400

Hotel booking information to be sent following registration.