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
Other Payer Registration for CNA Employers
← Back to CNA Application (PDF) The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA), is pleased to offer employers of Certified Nursing Assistants an option to pay for their employees’ renewal fees. Certified Nursing Assistants may complete … Continue reading
Licensed Practical Nurse & Registered Nurse by Examination
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) by Examination
What happens if I do not renew my CNA certificate by the expiration date?
If you do not renew your certificate by midnight of the expiration date, your certificate becomes delinquent and you cannot work as a CNA until the certificate is renewed. In order to renew your license after the expiration date, you … Continue reading
Where can I find the CNA scope of practice and a list of authorized duties?
The CNA scope of practice is addressed in Chapter 464, Part II, Florida Statutes and Chapter 64B9-15.002, Florida Administrative Code. Setting specific practice guidelines may also be addressed in other sections of the law regulating the administration of healthcare and … Continue reading
Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) Rules (Effective 3/13/2024)
Qualified Medication Aide Rules (Effective 3/13/2024) The following rules, pertaining to Qualified Medication Aides, are now in effect from the implementation of Senate Bill 558 from the 2023 Session. Rules 64B9-14.001, .0015, .002, and .003, Florida Administrative Code found here. … Continue reading
New Legislation Impacting Your Profession
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2020 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession. 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
