Are you wondering if there are any updates from the NCLEX or Florida State Board of Nursing? 

The TauZeta chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, nursing's honor society, is hosting a free conversation with Dr. Jose Castillo you will want to attend! Join us on Thursday November 14  at 6 pm using this link: https://fgcu-edu.zoom.us/j/94106868304?pwd=2GAKKwDXRT1PGcLLAH3UVy7xSz6cEx.1

Meeting ID: 941 0686 8304
Passcode: 932020

This one-hour presentation provides essential updates from the Florida Board of Nursing (FL BON) and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). Participants will gain insight into recent policy changes, licensure requirements, and best practices in nursing. This course aims to ensure that nursing professionals remain compliant with state and national regulations and are informed about the latest developments affecting their practice.

Course Objectives: 

1. Identify recent changes in licensure requirements and regulations from the FBON and NCSBN.
2. Explain the impact of these updates on nursing practice in Florida.
3. Discuss strategies for maintaining compliance with new regulations and enhancing professional development.

  Brief Bio:

Dr. Castillo earned his Ph.D. in Instructional Design and Technology from Keiser University in 2016. He previously completed his BSN at West Visayas State University in 1994 and his MS in Nurse Anesthesia at Wolford College in 2007. Currently, Dr. Castillo is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) practitioner in Florida and has been a full-time Nurse Anesthesia faculty member for over 16 years. In 2023, he was appointed as a tenured Associate Professor at Texas Wesleyan University.

Dr. Castillo has held several significant leadership roles, including past President of the Florida Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, recent Chair of the Florida Board of Nursing, and current President-Elect for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. His dedication to the nursing profession has earned him the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology 2021 Ira P. Gunn Award for Outstanding Professional Advocacy and a 2024 Fellow designation. On a national level, Dr. Castillo frequently presents scholarly topics relevant to CRNAs and nursing.

 Outside of his professional life, Dr. Castillo is a devoted father to two vibrant children, Mia and Beau, and enjoys spending quality time with his family during his days off.

Good afternoon everyone. We had a great Chapter Meeting last night and have some exciting events coming up! We will be sharing the information and links soon. 

We are also looking for volunteers for the Vice President Position and anyone that would like to help Dr. Christina Dzioba with the events committee. Please email me if you are interested in either. kpawloski@fgcu.edu

Good morning! We hope to see everyone tonight at the all chapter meeting! Here is the ZOOM link http://fgcu-edu.zoom.us/j/95811059375?pwd=nUucukAJdXcSoNcdafr1dzeS2iubHj.1

We hope to see you there!

Good morning everyone! We wanted to share some updates.

We would like to welcome Dr. Dawn Shepard, our new Secretary. Dawn joined us this summer semester as an Assistant Professor in the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program at FGCU. 

We also wanted to provide the date for our upcoming virtual all-chapter meeting. It will be August 29th at 6pm. We hope you can make it and encourage you to reach out to other members and former members. 

Currently we are working on a Speaker for October and a Research Day for the Spring.

Please take a minute to fill out this quick survey: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=76Sl9_pPgEy_s8EuKIcgmd1egF4c0VhPlXQbmD3IAClUOVAyUUtFWlVNRUZHMTM3VTZXUUpTRllLVy4u

Stay tuned! 

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey in the link below. 

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Please feel free to reach out with any questions. kpawloski@fgcu.edu.

The Tau Zeta chapter of Sigma Theta Tau is seeking nominations for Secretary of our chapter. If you are interested in nominating yourself or someone else for this position, please email me at kpawloski@fgcu.edu. We are working on some exciting events for the Fall and Spring semesters! We also welcome any ideas.

The Tau Zeta chapter of Sigma Theta Tau is seeking nominations for Secretary of our chapter. If you are interested in nominating yourself or someone else for this position, please email our President Katie Pawloski at kpawloski@fgcu.edu. 

After a call for nominations, we are excited to announce that Traci Grove has volunteered to serve as our Chapter Vice President! Thank you so much Traci. 

Tau Zeta Chapter invites you to attend the annual induction and awards ceremony. 

Thursday April 25, 2024  5:30-7:30 pm

Florida Gulf Coast University Marieb Hall Courtyard

Appetizers and Beverages Provided

Raffle Items Available at Event

Please RSVP to Katie Pawloski by April 5, 2024

kpawloski@fgcu.edu

The Tau Zeta chapter of Sigma Theta Tau is seeking nominations for Vice President of our chapter. We are also seeking nominations for committee positions on the leadership succession committee and the governance committee. If you are interested in nominating yourself or someone else for any of these positions, please email me at afelton@fgcu.edu. 

We are also currently planning our annual induction ceremony to be held at FGCU on Thursday April 25th from 5:30-7:30 PM. We are currently seeking recommendations for a keynote speaker for the induction ceremony. If you have any ideas please email our president, Dr. Katie Pawloski, at kpawloski@fgcu.edu.