FNSA Liaisons
What is a FNSA Liaison?
Liaisons to FNSA have become a very important part of this association. We are relying
more and more on them to represent the organization at important committee and task force
meetings and they have responded by taking part in some exciting planning and discussion
sessions with professionals in nursing. The specific responsibilities of each liaison depend on the
committee or task force in which they are assigned. All are expected to present a written or
verbal report to the executive board at state meetings. They are strongly encouraged to attend all
board meetings and network closely with the executive board.
Following the annual state convention each year, the newly elected president will appoint
several members as liaisons. The committees and task forces change from year to year and some
will remain. The current liaison positions include:
FNA Board Liaison
This liaison has the opportunity to attend all the Florida Nursing Association meetings and serve
as the FNSA board representative. This liaison also plans the student day that is held yearly at
the FNA annual convention.
Florida League for Nursing Liaison
This liaison can attend all FLN meetings and reports to the executive board.
Florida Board of Nursing Liaison
This liaison can attend FL Board of Nursing meetings and reports to the executive board. This
includes functioning of the organization and the disciplinary process.
Partners in Nursing Liaison
This appointment promotes the nursing profession while allowing nursing leaders from diverse
backgrounds the opportunity to share relevant information concerning various topics. There are
representatives from several different nursing organizations who serve on this committee.
Florida Center for Nursing
The Florida Center for Nursing was established by the Legislature with the goal of studying
nursing manpower needs for the future. The Center is housed at the University of Central
Florida and conducts research with the goal of projecting nursing manpower needs for the future
to ensure quality care for the citizens of Florida. The Executive Director and the members of the
board are appointed by the Governor.
QUIN Council Liaison
QUIN stands for Quality and Unity in Nursing. This liaison joins a coalition of major nursing
organizations in Florida for the purpose of demonstrating unity in nursing within the state of
Florida.
FNA Bylaws Committee Liaison
This liaison works with the FNA Bylaws committee by attending meetings (usually conference
calls). They report back information on FNA bylaws to the FNSA board. This is an excellent
way of learning the workings of the state organization. The FNA Bylaws committee is most
active in a convention year (odd years).
FNA Membership Task Force Liaison
This task force was developed to work with FNSA ensuring membership, recruitment, and
retention of FNA. The liaison represents FNSA to ensure that every nursing student in Florida
has to opportunity to become a member of FNA.
Florida Nurses Political Action Committee Liaison
This is a two-year appointment. The person selected for this position is a voting member of this
important committee, which decides what legislative representatives the Florida Nurses
Association will support during elections. This liaison will distribute a survey on current
legislative issues to each region so those members can express questions, comments, or concerns
that could assist the liaison with his/her vote on the committee. These legislative issues are also
posted on the FNSA website.
FNA Membership Task Force
This task force was developed to work with FNSA ensuring membership, recruitment, and
retention of FNA. The liaison represents FNSA to ensure that every nursing student in Florida
has to opportunity to become a member of FNA.
Application to Serve as a FNSA Liaison
Many opportunities exist to participate in FNSA at a state level. As a liaison, you will work
directly with the state executive board as well as serving in an important role of educating the
organization about the task force or committee that you will participate with. Please return to
the FNSA president before the last day of convention or at subsequent executive board
meetings.
The following positions are ongoing and need liaisons each year:
Florida Board of Nursing
FNA Board
Florida League for Nursing
Florida Congress of Nursing Organizations
FNSA Political Action Network Chair
The following positions are active but may be dissolved or changed yearly:
FNA Woman Wise Alliance
FNA Membership Task Force
FNA QUIN Council
FNA Nursing Shortage Workgroup
The following is a two-year appointment:
Florida Nurses Political Action Committee
Name:_________________________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________________
Phone:____________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________
School of Nursing:_____________________________ Date of Graduation:_________________
School or State Offices Held:______________________________________________________
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List liaison positions you are interested in:
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Have you served as a delegate:__________________________
Conventions or conferences you have attended:________________________________________
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Please describe briefly why you are interested in this position and your goals within the
organization:_________________________________________________________________
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