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FSW School of Health Professions Sponsor CCE

Sep 22, 2015

September 22, 2015 – FORT MYERS, FLA – This August, the Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) School of Health Professions sponsored and coordinated the Continuing Credit Education (CCE) courses during the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) annual Florida Section conference held in Sanibel, Fla.

“CCE credits are required for nurses to renew their license,” said Martha Jenner, FSW Nursing professor. “The courses target various nursing specialties with content specifically focused in those areas.”

Jenner, who serves as the AWHONN State Education Coordinator, also helped organize a preconference for nursing students and new nursing graduates, a result of Florida AWHONN leadership planning at the AWHONN National Leadership Conference. The FSW Foundation sponsored nine FSW nursing students to attend.

“Many nurses are approaching retirement, and positions for obstetric and neonatal nurses are very competitive. We have to reach out to new nurses, introduce them to our specialty, and provide the training and skills needed in these areas to help it thrive,” Jenner said. Collaborations with FSW and professional organizations like AWHONN will foster a future of well-prepared nurses in this essential specialty area.

About AWHONN: The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit membership organization that promotes the health of women and newborns. Their mission is to improve and promote the health of women and newborns and to strengthen the nursing profession through the delivery of superior advocacy, research, education and other professional and clinical resources to nurses and other health care professionals. - www.awhonn.org  

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Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Annually serving more than 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees, and professional certifications. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW will debut its intercollegiate athletics program in the fall 2015. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information.

Last Updated: September 22, 2015