How do I renew my license that is Null and Void, Expired, Deactivated or Delinquent?
If you have not renewed your license for two bienniums (4 years) and it is now Null and Void, you will need to apply for a new license by endorsement found in the applications section. This may be completed from … Continue reading
Questions about Your License Deactivation?
Some RN/LPN licenses are being deactivated as part of the ongoing implementation of the Nurse Licensure Compact. Click here for info about this process & why it’s happening. Continue reading
Difference Between RN/LPN Renewal and RN/LPN Compact Upgrade
Click here for more information regarding the difference between RN/LPN renewal and RN/LPN compact upgrades for 2019 licensure renewals. Continue reading
Florida Center for Nursing (FCN) Nurse Supply Findings Published
Nurse Supply Findings Published The Center conducts an analysis of Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses, and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners every two years to get a picture of Florida’s nurse supply -including the numbers of nurses, demographics, education, employment status, … Continue reading
Are You Renewal Ready?
Upcoming License Renewals With license renewal deadlines looming, nursing professionals are advised to circle crucial upcoming dates on their calendars. All of them fall during the Spring and Summer months: Registered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNPs) have … Continue reading
Are You Renewal Ready?
Florida health care professionals are required by law to report continuing education (CE) course completion prior to renewing their licenses. All CE hours must be reported into the continuing education tracking system in order to proceed with license renewal. If … Continue reading
Why must I pay a $5.00 student loan forgiveness fee to obtain a license or renew my license?
The Florida Legislature established the Nursing Student Loan Forgiveness Program (NSLFP) in 1989 to encourage qualified personnel to seek employment in areas of the state where critical nursing shortages exist. The program provides funds to assist in the repayment 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
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
