Florida Board of Nursing - Licensing, Renewals & Information

The Florida Board of Nursing plays a leading role in the ever-changing health care environment through dialogue with the public, the legislature, academia, and the community. The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. Five members are licensed opticians and two members are laypersons. Despite the expiration of their term, Board members continue to serve until they have been replaced. The Department of Health's Division of Medical Quality Assurance serves as the principle administrative support unit for the Board. The Board is supported by a full-time professional staff based in Tallahassee, and its regulatory functions are funded in full by fees paid by its licensees. Board members are appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate. Unless filling a vacancy, members of the Board generally serve two four-year terms. Despite the expiration of a term, Board members can continue to serve until they have been either replaced or reappointed or serve the maximum of ten years as governed by s. 457.103, F.S. To learn more about becoming a member of the Board, visit the Governor’s Appointments Office website or email appointments@eog.myflorida.com. To learn more about the licensure process, select the type of license you wish to apply for from the list of professions on the Licensing Page. The Board has made every effort to include the information you need to apply or renew you license on this website. You can visit our Help Center, FAQs and Resources page for frequently asked questions, links, forms, applications and other helpful information. Licensees of the Florida Board of Medicine are required to renew their licenses biennially in order to maintain the right to practice. To learn more about the renewal process, select the type of license you wish to renew from the list of professions on the Renewals Page. Our Resources Page is a tool for accessing applications, forms, publications, statutes, rules and other important information. The Board meets bimonthly, generally on the first weekend of the month. The full Board meetings include disciplinary cases, licensure approvals, correspondence items, committee reports, policy discussion items and other necessary Board actions.

The MQA FY 23-24 Annual Report and Long-Range Plan is Here!
Check out the report on the MQA Reports and Publications page to see how MQA is advancing its mission to make Florida the healthiest state in the nation.

Hurricane Milton Early Prescription Refills Permitted Under State of Emergency
On October 5, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency to prepare for Hurricane Milton

Become a Volunteer
Volunteers are vital to the Florida Department of Health’s mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through community efforts.

Florida Nursing Quarterly – Vol. 10 Issue 2
The latest issue of the Florida Nursing Quarterly
is now available.

A New Licensure Experience for Health Care Practitioners
E-licensing demonstrates the commitment of the Department to expedite
licensure and verification processes. Learn more by clicking here!

2024 Bills Impacting Health Care Professions
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2024 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.

Reframing the future of health care for underserved Floridians
Need assistance with repaying your student loans? FRAME participants may receive up to $90,000 for service in Florida’s underserved communities.

Important Information on Fraudulent Emails to Practitioners
The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, is warning Florida health care practitioners about fraudulent emails that have been received by multiple licensees.

Florida is a Member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
Access current information about the NLC, including a current map of states which are part of the Compact

NLC Nurse & Employer Webinars
Jim Puente (MS, MJ, CAE), Director, Nurse Licensure Compact will lead a series of brief webinars during which he will discuss topics related to NLC.

Welcome to the State of Florida’s Online Resource for Certified Nursing Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Training & Education Programs Licensure, Renewal, and Information.

The Florida Board of Nursing licenses, monitors, disciplines, educates and, when appropriate, rehabilitates its licensees to assure their fitness and competence in providing health care services for the people of Florida. The sole legislative purpose in enacting the Nurse Practice Act is to ensure that every nurse practicing in Florida meets minimum requirements for safe practice. It is the legislative intent that nurses who fall below minimum competency or who otherwise present a danger to the public shall be prohibited from practicing in the State of Florida.

Nurse Licensure Compact
Florida is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). Click here for current information and resources about multistate licenses.

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