• WHEREAS, nurse practitioners in Florida (NPs) are referred to as Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNPs) who have advanced clinical education and training, building upon their initial registered nurse preparation; and
• WHEREAS, there are more than 250,000 licensed nurse practitioners in the United States, with over 22,000 ARNPs licensed by the State of Florida, providing high-quality, cost-effective, patient-centered, personalized health care; and
• WHEREAS, NPs order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests; diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions; and prescribe medications and other treatments; and
• WHEREAS, nurse practitioners treat patients through a caring, patient-centered, holistic model of care; and
• WHEREAS, Florida is proud to recognize and honor the service of nurse practitioners to our state;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rick Scott, Governor of the State of Florida, do hereby extend greetings and best wishes to all observing November 12-18, 2017, as Nurse Practitioner Week in Florida.

Yours in Service,

Rachel Huerta, ARNP

Owner of Direct Primary Care of Boca Raton

2017 Healthcare Woman of Distinction Award Winner

Immediate Past-President of The Rotary Club of Boca Raton