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
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
Autonomous Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
What are the requirements for Autonomous practice?
Please see S. 464.0123(1)(2), FS for registration and financial responsibility requirements.
Out-of-State Telehealth Provider Registration
Requirements: The out-of-state telehealth provider registration is for health care practitioners licensed outside of Florida ONLY. Florida licensees can already provide telehealth services to patients in Florida that they can treat in person. Health care practitioners with an out-of-state license … Continue reading
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
I am currently moving to another state, but I want to keep my license active in Florida. Do I still need to submit a protocol?
No, any APRN who is not currently practicing in Florida does not need to send a protocol, but you will need to submit a Financial Responsibility Form to our Board office and check the corresponding box.
How can I get an exemption from the Malpractice Insurance requirement?
Use the Financial Responsibility Form. Just print it out, complete the form and send it in.
Do I need malpractice insurance to be licensed?
APRNs practicing in Florida are required to be covered by malpractice insurance unless they qualify for an exemption listed on the Financial Responsibility Form. The Financial Responsibility form must be completed and filed with the board office before APRN certification … Continue reading
