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Request License Verification/Certification

For LPN and RN  – You may request Licensure Verification through Nursys (www.Nursys.com) Please Note: If you are no longer licensed in Florida, your license information may not be available through Nursys. OR Make cashier’s check or money order payable to … Continue reading →

Exemptions

Licensees employed or seeking employment with a health care facility, licensed by the Agency for Health Care Administration, who have been found guilty, regardless of adjudication, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendre to any of the criminal … Continue reading →

Licensed Practical Nurse & Registered Nurse by Examination

Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Licensed Practical Nurse & Registered Nurse by Examination. Apply Online →← Returning LoginChange Profession RequirementsProcessFeesStatutes and RulesRequirements The requirements for licensure … Continue reading →

Certified Nursing Assistant by Endorsement

Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Certified Nursing Assistant by Endorsement. Apply Online →← Returning LoginLogin Help →Change Profession RequirementsProcessFeesStatutes and RulesRequirements Applicants to become a Certified Nursing … Continue reading →

What do I do if I am told I am disqualified from employment due to a problem with my background screening?

If you hold an active CNA, LPN, RN, or APRN license you may request an exemption review through the Department of Health. If it is determined the disqualifying offenses do not make you ineligible for employment, you will be granted … Continue reading →

How will the candidate know about the fee and background requirement?

The testing company includes a notice of the fees in the application bulletin for the CNA applicants by Examination. Information regarding the background requirements and screening are also reflected in the application for CNAs by Endorsement.

Is it my responsibility or is it my employer’s to supply my in-services?

It is the CNA’s responsibility to keep documentation of all in-services received. If the employer does not provide the in-service it is the CNA’s responsibility to obtain the in-services.

What if I fail part of the exam three times?

You must complete a Board approved CNA training program (full 120 hour program) and retake both parts of the exam. You can find a list of approved training programs at https://floridasnursing.gov/education-and-training-programs/.

How will the registry know if my certificate has lapsed?

The expiration date of CNA certificates now shows on the Department of Health License Verification site at: https://mqa-internet.doh.state.fl.us/MQASearchServices/HealthCareProviders

What can I do if I do not get a renewal form?

Renewal forms are no longer sent to licensees. CNA renewal postcards are sent out about 120 days before the expiration date. Licensees may renew online or print off their renewal form from our online site at: www.FLHealthSource.gov.   If you recently … Continue reading →