Is there a specific form for a Certified Nurse Midwife to use when reporting an adverse incident?
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ADMINISTRATION OF INTRAVENOUS THERAPY BY LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES
Chapter 64B9-12, FAC, relating to LPNs (effective 7/20/23): 12.002 Definitions 12.003 Aspects of Intravenous Therapy Outside the Scope of Practice of an IV certified LPN 12.004 Authority for … 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
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
Can an APRN sign death certificates?
Only an APRN who registered and been approved for autonomous practice can sign a death certificate according to House Bill 607. The Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics looks forward to supporting and welcoming Autonomous Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (AAPRNs) … Continue reading
Final Nurse Compact Rules
The Nurse Licensure Compact has issued a notice of Enhanced NLC Proposed Rules and Notice of Public Hearing. For more information, please click here. Continue reading
Electronic Prescribing Requirements
Click here for the new requirements requiring prescribers to generate and transmit all prescriptions electronically Continue reading
Are all nursing education programs required to submit an Annual Report for Programs in Nursing?
No, ACEN/CCNE accredited programs are exempt from this annual requirement. Section 464. 019(3), Florida Statutes, states, in part: … by November 1 of each year, each approved program shall submit to the board an annual report comprised of an affidavit … Continue reading
Does an APRN need to send a protocol to the Board of Medicine?
458.348(1)(a), Florida Statutes, only requires the physician to report the number of APRNs being supervised. You can have the physician complete the form in this link https://ww10.doh.state.fl.us/pub/medicine/PDF%20Forms%20on%20Web/APRN%20EMT %20Paramedic%20Protocol%20Form.pdf to indicate that a relationship has been established or terminated.
NLC Memo to Employers
This memo informs employers about the requirements of the Nurse Licensure Compact.
