John SIlver Ph.D RN MBAC, Fellow- Institute of Nursing Leadership, and a philosopher nurse with expertise in health policy, political empowerment, and political tactics will be discussing the current legislation in the Florida House and Senate, including the NP prescriptive legislation which is forthcoming. Also to be discussed is the nursing shortage, the who-can-be-called-a-doctor-and-where bill, and the nurse staffing bill.