Sarasota County Nurse Practitioners Promote excellence in practice, education, policy and research. We serve as a resource for nurse practitioners, their patients and other health care consumers. We provide educational and professional development for nurse practitioners and encourage networking between members
Sarasota County Nurse Practitioners
Recent News & Announcements
SNP Members – Monthly Meeting Update! Our regular February 10 meeting is CANCELLED (no need to mark that date!). We're upgrading to an awesome...
Posted by Sandra Macsweeney in Monthly Members Meeting
Dear SCNP Members & Florida NPs, Did you know that independent (autonomous) practice registration for APRNs is free? Yes—there is no...
Posted by Sandra Macsweeney in Newsletter
Upcoming Events
Friday, April 10, 2026 at 7:30am ET
Tuesday, December 15, 2026 at 7:00am ET
Monday, October 19, 2026 at 7:30am ET
Pinned News & Announcements
SNP Members – Monthly Meeting Update! Our regular February 10 meeting is CANCELLED (no need to mark that date!). We're upgrading to an awesome night out on Date & Time: Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 6:30 PM Location: Ruth's Chris Steak House – South Sarasota 6700 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231 Enjoy a delicious sponsored dinner—courtesy of TYMLOS—while we plan, network, and celebrate our profession! Join us for: Proposed 2026 Agenda Meeting for approval 2026 Events Calendar review & discussion YOUR chance to VOTE and make your voice heard! Great food, fantastic company, unbeatable vibes—who's excited to celebrate with us? RSVP today to secure your spot—seating is limited for this special evening! Contact: Caroline Allen C: 813-316-3768 Email: callen@radiuspharm.com See you there!
Posted by Sandra Macsweeney in Monthly Members Meeting
Dear SCNP Members & Florida NPs, Did you know that independent (autonomous) practice registration for APRNs is free? Yes—there is no application fee for registering as an Autonomous Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Florida! If you meet the eligibility requirements (e.g., 3,000 supervised clinical hours in the past 5 years, graduate-level coursework in differential diagnosis and pharmacology, no recent disciplinary actions), apply today. Download the official paper application or access it via the MQA Online Services Portal: Direct PDF application: https://floridasnursing.gov/applications/autonomous-aprn-registration.pdf Full details and requirements: https://floridasnursing.gov/advanced-practice-registered-nurse (see Autonomous APRN section) Online portal for managing your license: https://mqa-vo.doh.state.fl.us/datamart/voservicesportal/ We encourage eligible members to pursue this—it's a key step toward full practice authority and opening or expanding your practice and...
Posted by Sandra Macsweeney in Newsletter
Dear SCNP Members, Colleagues, and Fellow Nurse Practitioners, We're kicking off 2026 with energy and excitement—and we want YOU there to help shape an incredible year ahead! As your President, I'm thrilled to invite all current SCNP Board Members AND non-BOARD members (yes, everyone welcome!) to our special 2026 Agenda Planning Board Meeting. This is more than just planning—it's your chance to collaborate, share bold ideas, influence our priorities for advocacy, education, mentorship, legislative push, and community impact, and help grow our membership even stronger. Numbers matter—your voice and presence amplify our power in Tallahassee, with payers, and across Florida! Sponsoring the Evening: Anabolic Therapy for the Treatment of Osteoporosis Presenter: Joshua Wing, MSN, APRN (Expert in bone health and orthopedics—bringing cutting-edge insights on anabolic options like TYMLOS to build bone density and reduce fracture risk in high-risk patients!) This timely, evidence-based...
Posted by Sandra Macsweeney
On-Demand CE Activities
Interpret critical findings from tests like laboratory tests, 12-lead ECGs, or arterial blood gases.
Clinical topics: Respiratory, Radiology, Urology
Offers 20.5 CE credits
Available until December 31, 2026
In CCM Academy, the faculty review the pathophysiology and management of the critically ill patient including ventilator management, ARDS, acid-base, sepsis syndrome, CV emergencies and POCUS.
Offers 22.0 CME credits (4.5 pharmacology)
Available until September 22, 2028
Get the detailed, practical knowledge you need to succeed in primary care, straight from seasoned experts.
Clinical topics: Primary Care
Offers 80.0 CME credits
Available until December 22, 2028
Job Opportunities
If you became an APRN to practice relationship-driven medicine — not chase volume — this opportunity may be worth a brief conversation. We’re...
DescriptionSpecialization:Family Medicine without OBJob Summary:HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital is searching for PRN Emergency Medicine...
Growing group is in need of an Derm NP/PA Provider in Manatee County Florida BC - NP/PA Full-time Perm No Call Medical, Cosmetic, and Surgical...