The Value of LPNs – Keisa Heard, MS, LPN

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us knowIn this episode, Keisa Heard, MS, LPN, discusses the importance of licensed practical nurses for every care team.Keisa Heard, MS, LPN, is a dedicated nursing professional, advocate, and health care leader with a strong commitment to supporting licensed practical nurses and advancing the nursing profession. As the first-ever LPN Director on the Florida Nurses Association Board of Directors, she is passionate about ensuring LPN voices and perspectives are represented in decisions that impact nurses and the patients they serve.Heard has built much of her career in behavioral health, currently serving as a Care Coordinator specializing in Behavioral Health and Collaborative Care. She holds a Practical Nursing diploma from Keiser Career College, a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Social Science from Bethune-Cookman University, and a Master of Science in Psychology from Walden University. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Healthcare Administration degree.Through her leadership and advocacy, Heard is committed to helping LPNs feel seen, supported, connected, and empowered while strengthening their role within the nursing profession. Links Florida Nurses AssociationFlorida Center for NursingSubscribe to FCN’s newsletterFind FCN on social mediaThe Florida Center for NursingThe Florida Center for Nursing is established to research and address issues of supply and demand for nursing, including issues of recruitment, retention, and utilization of nurse The vision of the Florida Center for Nursing is to ensure that the health care needs of the residents and visitors of Florida are met by a competent and sufficient nursing workforce.The Florida Center for Nursing is proudly headquartered at the University of South Florida College of Nursing.