How many continuing education hours should be within a nurse’s specialty?
Employers may require completion of agency/facility specific continuing education (CE). If you have questions regarding specific CE for your agency/facility, please speak with your supervisor. Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners are required … Continue reading
Autonomous Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Does the Florida Board of Nursing maintain of list of approved APRN programs?
The Florida Board of Nursing does not complete a primary source verification of education for all of its Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). We do not maintain a list of “approved” APRN programs. Florida APRN applicants are required to hold … 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
New Legislation Impacting Your Profession
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2023 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession. 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
New Legislation Impacting Your Profession
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2019 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession. Continue reading
Important Legislative Update regarding HB 423
Important Legislative Update for the Medical and Nursing Professions HB 423 became law April 14, 2016 and affects several components within the medical and nursing professions. Not knowing the licensure requirements or grounds for discipline within your profession does not … Continue reading
Chapter 2014-92, Laws of Florida, became effective on July 1, 2014
Several areas impact the Board of Nursing. You will find a summary of the changes below and can view the actual bill language at http://laws.flrules.org/2014/92. Continue reading
Florida Administrative Code: Rule 64B9-5.013
The Florida Board of Nursing proposed a new rule to incorporate a requirement of continuing education on the laws and rules that govern the practice of nursing in Florida for Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Advanced … Continue reading
