Nurse Practitioner Council of Miami-Dade

11/22/2025

Florida Nurse Practitioner Network has made an official statement regarding the department of education’s classification of nursing. Please contact your legislators.

11/16/2025

Proud of our very own secretary Amy Chu!! Congratulations and way to go!!

Congratulations to FNPN member, Amy Chu, who was named a Top NP for 2025!

Amy Chu, MSN, APRN, ANP-C, FNP-C is a dual-certified Adult and Family Nurse Practitioner with over 13 years of diverse clinical experience in emergency medicine, urgent care, and telehealth. She currently serves as the Clinical and Operations Leader for Advanced Practice Providers at Dispatch Health Urgent Care in South Florida, where she oversees more than 20 nurse practitioners and physician assistants, driving excellence in clinical care and operational performance.

In addition to her leadership role, Amy provides in-home visits for aged and disabled patients through United Healthcare, promoting a multidisciplinary model of care. Her collaborative approach with physicians, therapists, and social workers ensures comprehensive, patient-centered treatment across the continuum of care.

Amy earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Florida International University as an Adult Nurse Practitioner and holds a post-graduate certification in Family Practice. She began her career in emergency medicine, developing expertise in acute care and crisis management, and later transitioned to urgent care and telehealth to expand access to high-quality care.

Recognized with multiple awards for clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, and leadership, Amy has led initiatives to improve workflow efficiency, quality metrics, and interdisciplinary collaboration. She is a passionate advocate for nurse practitioner autonomy and has participated in legislative advocacy at the Florida state level.

Amy also serves as a board member of the Miami-Dade Council of Nurse Practitioners, where she helped organize the organization’s inaugural annual conference. Her work continues to elevate nursing practice and improve healthcare delivery.

Congratulations, Amy!
Click here to see all the winners: https://www.pocn.com/np-winners/

11/12/2025

Happy National Nurse Practitioner Week (November 9–15)! This week is all about celebrating YOU — your compassion, expertise, and the difference you make in the lives of your patients and community every single day.

The Nurse Practitioner Council of Miami-Dade is proud to support, connect, and empower local NPs like you. If you’re not already a member, we’d love to have you join our community! Together, we share resources, host networking events, and advocate for the advancement of our profession.

Join us today and be part of over 5,000 strong, inspiring network of nurse practitioners shaping the future of healthcare in Miami-Dade! We have a Meet and Greet Event coming up on 12/3 at the 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant, RSVP today!

Thank you for all that you do — today and every day.
Warm regards,
Natalie Merino
Nurse Practitioner Council of Miami-Dade
npcouncilmiamidade@gmail.com m

11/02/2025

🌟 You’re Invited! 🌟

Join the Nurse Practitioner Council of Miami-Dade for our upcoming Meet & Greet on Wednesday, December 3rd, 6:30 PM!

Come connect with fellow NPs, share ideas, network, and learn more about how our council is advocating for and supporting nurse practitioners in our community with over 5,000 NPs!! Whether you’re a seasoned NP or just starting your journey, this is a great opportunity to meet colleagues, build connections, and get involved!

📅 Date: Wednesday, December 3rd

🕠 Time: 6:30 PM

📍 Location: 94th Aerosquadron Restaurant,

1395 Northwest 57th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33126

Register now: https://npmiami.enpnetwork.com/nurse-practitioner-events/147718-meet-and-greet #!info

✨ Don’t miss this fun and engaging evening with your NP peers!

RSVP today and bring a friend!

10/29/2025

🌟 Join Us for a Special NP Week Celebration! 🌟

The Florida Nurse Practitioner Network invites you to our Region Director Quarterly Webinar — featuring special guest speakers and a spotlight on our FNPN “Shining Stars.” ✨

🗓 Monday, November 10, 2025
🕖 7:00–8:00 PM (ET)
💻 Virtual Event – 1.0 CE Credit (Florida Board of Nursing)

Let’s come together to celebrate, connect, and uplift the amazing Nurse Practitioners making a difference across Florida! 💙

👉 Register here:
https://fnpn.enpnetwork.com/nurse-practitioner-events/147524-np-week-region-director-quarterly-webinar-special-guest-speakers-spotlight-fnpn-shining-stars #!info

10/27/2025

🌟 You’re Invited! 🌟

Join the Nurse Practitioner Council of Miami-Dade for our upcoming Meet & Greet on Wednesday, November 20th at 6:30 PM!

Come connect with fellow NPs, share ideas, network, and learn more about how our council is advocating for and supporting nurse practitioners in our community with over 5,000 NPs!! Whether you’re a seasoned NP or just starting your journey, this is a great opportunity to meet colleagues, build connections, and get involved!

📅 Date: Wednesday, November 20th

🕠 Time: 6:30 PM

📍 Location: 94th Aerosquadron Restaurant,

1395 Northwest 57th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33126

Register now: https://npmiami.enpnetwork.com/nurse-practitioner-events/147678-meet-and-greet?utm_campaign=rsj2reo19a&utm_medium=event-attendee-conv-link&utm_source=enp-network #!registration

✨ Don’t miss this fun and engaging evening with your NP peers!

RSVP today and bring a friend!

10/26/2025

Thank you Representative Salzman!

📣 Florida Nurse Practitioners — We Need Your Voice!

Representative Michelle Salzman has once again stepped up as a true advocate for our profession by filing HB 237, a bill that promotes transparency and academic integrity for all doctoral prepared nurses in Florida. This legislation ensures that those who have earned the title of Doctor through a doctoral degree can rightfully use it in their professional role, just as pharmacists, physical therapists, and other advanced clinicians do.

Let us show our appreciation for her continued leadership and courage in supporting nurse practitioners and protecting the integrity of advanced nursing education.

📝 Action Step:
Please take a moment to send a brief thank you letter to Representative Salzman. Every message of gratitude makes a difference and shows the strength of our collective voice.

📬 Contact Representative Michelle Salzman here:
👉 https://www.flhouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/custom/contactmember.aspx?MemberId=4763&LegislativeTermId=91

📄 Use this sample letter as a guide:
👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/13ZEwh4r-7mKgseYi7_NAmFPzJE6HLJzsZVj7RRuxKKw/edit?usp=drivesdk

Together we can continue advancing our profession and ensuring that Florida’s nurse practitioners receive the recognition and respect they have earned through education, dedication, and service. 💙

10/26/2025

Thank for speaking about this!

In this episode of NPower Healthcare, host Deb Tedesco talks with nurse practitioner Monica Barfield about the sudden termination of Monica's contract with WellCare and the devastating impact on many of her patients in rural Port St. Joe, Florida. Monica shares personal stories of patients, the chal...

10/22/2025

Congratulations!

10/22/2025

Hi Team, I was asked to share this upcoming webinar: a free educational webinar focused on recognizing Pediatric Feeding Disorders and ARFID, with practical referral strategies and clinical tools for pediatric providers.

The session is designed for pediatric NPs, PAs, and physicians. Here is the link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/4717600369374/WN_p7L_vflqQRS80cR3wQznIw

10/22/2025

SB 138 corrects this by granting PMHNPs the ability to provide mental health services autonomously, in accordance with Board of Nursing rules.

10/14/2025

You Hold the Keys Workshop for Family Caregivers, taking place Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 10-11:30 AM via Zoom.

This event is designed to support family members and caregivers in making informed and compassionate transportation decisions—particularly those caring for individuals living with Alzheimer's or dementia.

🔗 Register here: fdot.info/Fam-Care-Keys