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Board Accomplishments
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Board member presents international research
Dr. Jessie M. Colin, Florida Board of Nursing Education Committee Chair, was a featured
presenter at the Sigma Theta Tau International 25th International Nursing Research
Congress in Hong Kong July 24-28. Her research focuses on barriers and facilitators to
utilizing nursing research. The purpose of this research is to explore nurses’ perceptions
of the barriers and facilitators of research utilization and to determine if there is a
significant difference within a multi-hospital system. Dr. Colin’s presentation represents a
significant recognition by an outside organization.
Presentation benefits communication
Board of Physical Therapy Practice Vice Chairwoman Kay Tasso and Program Operations
Administrator Jessica Sapp attended the Florida Physical Therapy Association annual
conference Sept. 13. Tasso’s presentation provided an opportunity to share helpful
information regarding the Board and common disciplinary violations and improved lines
of communication between licensees and the board. Sapp provided information regarding
the integration of CE Broker’s continuing education tracking system with the Department
of Health’s licensure renewal system. This outreach will allow licensees to be fully
prepared as the physical therapy profession enters the mandatory reporting cycle in 2015,
resulting in measurable benefit in the Department’s processes.
Chiropractic board launches service award
Cocoa Beach chiropractor Orland Kay “Lance” Armstrong III in August became the
Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine’s first winner of its Outstanding Service Award. Dr.
Armstrong has provided free health care to veterans for many years and volunteers eight
hours weekly at the treatment room he established at the 45th Medical Group at Patrick
Air Force Base. The award was created to recognize licensed Florida chiropractors who
provide care to underserved communities at no charge.