Florida Board of Nursing

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.

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Florida Department of Health Notification — 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.

2026 Bills Impacting Health Care Professionals — 2026 Bills Impacting Health Care Professions
Check the link above to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2026 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.

Quarterly Performance Report 3 — The 2025-26 Q3 MQA Quarterly Performance Report is Available Now!
Explore the Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance's (MQA's) Quarterly Performance Report for Q3.

Veteran Health Heroes 2025 — 2025 Florida Veteran Health Heroes Report–now available!
This annual report is a tribute from the Department to our veterans, active-duty military members, and military spouses who double as health care practitioners.

2024-2025 Annual Report — The MQA FY 24-25 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.

Cleared to Care - July 1, 2025 — New Background Screening Requirements Now Effective
Cleared to Care Launched July 1!

Florida Department of Health — Learn How to Report a Scam
Scammers are targeting Florida health care practitioners by impersonating MQA. Be aware of fake emails, spoofed websites, and phone calls demanding payment or personal info.

Cleared to Care Webinar — Are You Cleared to Care?
Watch this webinar to guide you through background screening requirements.

Become a Volunteer — Become a Volunteer
Learn more about the Volunteer Health Care Provider Program.

Medical E-license — A New Licensure Experience for Health Care Practitioners
The Division of Medical Quality Assurance is now issuing electronic licenses, which enables you to download a PDF copy of your license within two business days. The license can be retrieved in the License Documents menu of your MQA Online Services Portal account. To learn more, please visit the electronic licensing webpage at https://flhealthsource.gov/electronic-licensing/.

NLC banner — Florida is a Member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
Nurse Licensure Compact: Multistate RN/LPN License Holders Can Work in Florida. Click here for Compact Information and a map of current Compact states.

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