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Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Board of Nursing

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Diana Forst, Judy Frum, Jenee Peters, and Jennifer Wages and the reappointment of Jody Rain to the Board of Nursing. Diana Forst Forst is a Registered Nurse at Cleveland … Continue reading

Can a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)work in Florida using a certification from another state?

There are three (3) exceptions which allow you to work for a maximum of four (4) months (120 days) while awaiting receipt of your Florida CNA certification: (1) applicants enrolled in or have completed a state approved program, or (2) … Continue reading

Important Legislative Update regarding HB 977

During the 2016 Legislative Session, HB 977 passed and became law on April 14th as Chapter 2016-231, Laws of Florida. The bill expands the behavioral health workforce and recognizes the critical need for psychiatric care throughout the state. The new … 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

Certification by Endorsement

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Certification by Examination

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Request License Verification/Certification

For LPN and RN  – You may request Licensure Verification through Nursys (www.Nursys.com) Please Note: If you are no longer licensed in Florida, your license information may not be available through Nursys. OR Make cashier’s check or money order payable to … Continue reading

What national nursing specialty certification boards are recognized by the Florida Board of Nursing?

Rule 64B9-4.002(3), F.A.C., provides the professional or national nursing specialty boards recognized by the Board. You can find the full rule on the web at: https://www.flrules.org/gateway/Organization.asp?OrgNo=64B9 Advanced practice registered nurses certified under s. 464.012 must complete at least 3 hours … Continue reading

Do I need National Certification?

Yes. Effective July 1, 2006, all specialties of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse applying for licensure in Florida must provide proof of National Certification.

What is the difference between a background check used for employment screening and a background screening used for licensing/certification purposes?

For licensure or certification by the Board of Nursing, all criminal offenses are screened and reviewed prior to licensure or certification. For employment background screening, the employer uses a specified list of disqualifying offenses pursuant to Chapter 435 and Section … Continue reading