Can I use my specialty nursing certification to fulfill the continuing education requirements to renew my license?
A nurse who is certified by a health care specialty program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification is exempt from continuing education requirements. This must be reported to the Department’s … Continue reading
Are nurses required to complete the new Human Trafficking continuing education course if they qualify for the CE exemption, as outlined in Section 464.013, FS?
Yes, all nurses are required to complete this mandatory course for licensure bienniums ending after January 1, 2019, including those nurses who qualify for the CE exemption.
Can hours earned from a CPR course be applied to the 24 hour continuing education requirement for licensure renewal?
Hours earned after the completion of a Basic Life Support (BLS) course or an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) recertification course can’t be applied towards the 24 hour continuing education requirement for purposes of licensure renewal. The Florida Board of … Continue reading
How many continuing education hours are required for licensure renewal?
Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses, and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses are required to complete 24 hours of appropriate CE during each renewal period, including two (2) hours relating to prevention of medical errors, two (2) hours in Laws and Rules … Continue reading
Can I use my specialty nursing certification to fulfill the continuing education requirements to renew my license?
A nurse who is certified by a health care specialty program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification is exempt from continuing education requirements. This must be reported to the Department’s … Continue reading
Continuing Education FAQs
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Continuing Education – CE / CEU
Does the continuing education provider report my completed continuing education units?
If you take a course from a Florida Board approved Provider, they are required to report on your behalf. If you take a course from a National organization, it is your responsibility to report completion.
Do I have to wait until license renewal to report my continuing education credits to the electronic tracking system?
No, you can report your hours free of charge anytime during the biennium by registering for the Free Basic Account. The Department encourages you to report early to avoid a delay in the license renewal process. For more information please … Continue reading
