Newly Licensed Florida Practitioners Search Tool
Click here to access data on recently licensed Health Care Practitioners and Facilities
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A New and Improved Search Portal
The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance is excited to announce the launch of the new and improved MQA Search Services Portal. Continue reading
OPPAGA Research Memorandum
The Florida Legislature’s Office of Program Policy Analysis & Government Accountability (OPPAGA) has released a research memorandum regarding the 2015 Nurse Licensure Compact revisions. OPPAGA evaluated the revisions and was directed by the Legislature to answer the following four questions: … Continue reading
Why is a particular nursing education program that I am interested in not coming up on my comparison search on the interactive pre-licensure nursing education program website?
The comparison search data is refreshed nightly and may not reflect information for newly approved or accredited programs. The program may also not be an approved or accredited nursing education program based in Florida. Please contact the Florida Board of … Continue reading
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. Continue reading
How do I verify a school or program?
The list of approved CNA training programs can be found here. The list of approved LPN and RN prelicensure nursing programs in Florida, as well as their current status such as Approved, Accredited, or Probation can be found here. You can search and … Continue reading
Hurricane Idalia: Early Prescription Refills Permitted Under State of Emergency
On August 26, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency to prepare for Hurricane Idalia. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Governor DeSantis declares State of Emergency for Subtropical Storm Nicole
On Monday, November 7, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency to prepare for Subtropical Storm Nicole. Continue reading
HB 607 Passes Legislature – Impact to RNs, CNAs, and APRNs
Separate portions of HB 607, now referred to as Chapter 2020-9, Laws of Florida, impact Board of Nursing licensees. Continue reading
