2025 Annual President's Message

Annual President’s Message
Florida Gulf Coast Chapter-NAPNAP

October 2025

Hello NAPNAP Florida Gulf Coast Chapter Members,

I hope this message finds you well and that you were able to celebrate and enjoy last week’s
Advanced Practice Provider Week. It is my honor to serve as your chapter President, and I am
excited to share some of the plans we have for the coming year.

We are working to expand and strengthen several areas that have needed growth. This includes
increasing opportunities for community volunteer engagement, offering continuing education
programs, and aligning our efforts with the strategic vision set forth by national NAPNAP. Your
feedback is essential in shaping these initiatives, so I encourage you to respond to our survey
below. Together we can continue building the strongest chapter possible.

NAPNAP FL Gulf Coast Questionnaire

I also want to share an important advocacy update. Our chapter recently joined with the Florida
Chapter (Orlando) to co-sign an advocacy letter supporting vaccine mandates. This
collaborative effort has been reviewed and approved by national NAPNAP and aligns with their
official position on vaccines. When the signature form is distributed, I invite you to add your
name and join us in amplifying this vital message to our media outlets and legislative leaders.

Open Letter - Florida's Children Deserve Protection: Keep School Vaccine Mandates

We will be starting our newsletter again and transitioning our website to a NAPNAP website (no
longer ENP format) within the coming weeks. Please join us on our social media platforms:

https://www.facebook.com/flgulfcoastnapnap
Instagram: flgulfcoast_napnap

Thank you for all that you do to advance the health and well-being of children and families. The
Board and I look forward to connecting with you at our next virtual chapter meeting later this
month.

Warm regards,

        Jody

Dr. Jolene Carlton, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC, RNC-NIC
President, NAPNAP FL Gulf Coast Chapter