Our Mission

• Promote excellence in practice, education, policy and research 
• Serve as a resource for nurse practitioners, their patients and other health care consumers
• Provide educational and professional development for nurse practitioners
• Encourage networking between members

NPs are advanced practice nurses who provide high-quality healthcare services similar to those of a doctor. NPs diagnose and treat a wide range of health problems. They have a unique approach and stress both care and cure. Besides clinical care, NPs focus on health promotion, disease prevention, health education and counseling. They help patients make wise health and lifestyle choices. They are truly your Partners in Health.

For more information and frequently asked questions about Nurse Practitioners click on the following link:

http://www.aanp.org/About+AANP/What+is+an+NP%3f++FAQs+about+Nurse+Practitioners.htm

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Office locations of Sarasota area Nurse Practitioners listed on this website under "About Us"

 Upcoming Events

October 21 SCAPN Meeting

November 7 First Annual Clinical Review for Office and Outpatient Clinical Staff Presented by: Sarasota Council for Advanced Practice Nursing (SCAPN) (Details in Newsletter)

Sarasota Council for Advanced Practice Nurses

and Sarasota Memorial Hospital

 Presents

First Annual Clinical Review

For

Office and Outpatient Clinical Staff

Saturday November 7, 2009

8 AM – 1 PM

Sarasota Memorial Hospital 1^st Floor Auditorium

FACULTY

Michele Lipman NP    H1N1 “Don’t go hog wild”

Holly Burcinski NP     “Taking care of you”

Dottie Schell CRNA    Pass the GAZZZZZZZ

Kay Stump NP             Red flags in pediatric telephone triage

Robin Little RN           A dose of laughter

Mary Healy NP            The ups and downs of blood pressures

COURSE OBJECITVES

List prevention strategies for H1N1.

Describe three types of anesthesia.

Explore strategies that health care workers can utilize to care for their own health.

Identify red flags when working with the pediatric population.

CONTACT HOURS 4 (four) contact hours

Notice to Learners: In order to receive continuing nursing education contact hours you must: Be present no later than 5 minutes after the start of the program, remain until the end of the program, and complete & return a written evaluation.

TARGET AUDIENCE: RN, LPN, Medical Assistant

COURSE FEE: $10 (Non-Refundable). Early Registration ends November 2^nd

                           $15 fee after November 2^nd.    

                           Students free with student ID, but still must register

Breakfast Included, Door Prizes!

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Florida Nurse Practitioner Network (FNPN) _________________________________________________________

Registration:  Contact  Michele@Lipman.net if questions or to RSVP

 Send check to:    SCAPN P.O. Box 5031 Sarasota FL 34277

Name: ______________________________________________  

Address: ___________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: _____________________________________________

E-Mail: ___________________________ Phone: __________________