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The Florida Board of Nursing (Board) approves new pre-licensure nursing education programs that meet the application requirements specified in Section 464.019, Florida Statutes. This Section of Florida law also defines…
…There is no grace period. The nurse may not wait until the former license expires to apply in the nurse’s new state of legal residency. The nurse may practice on…
…upon expectation of licensure. We highly recommend that you do not accept a job offer until you are licensed. A premature commitment to employment as a nurse, does not justify…
Licensees of the Florida Board of Nursing are required to renew their licenses biennially in order to maintain the right to practice. To learn more about the renewal process, select…
There are three scenarios which would require completion of an approved remedial course: Applicants who have failed the NCLEX three consecutive times will require a letter to begin the remedial…
…(Full Text) Summary: The bill expands eligibility for ordering Medicaid home health services to include advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs). The bill allows Medicaid to pay…
The Department of Health will provide reasonable and appropriate special testing accommodations due to disability, religious conflict, or English as a second language (ESL). Please note, accommodations for ESL are…
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…
Florida law provides that an initial application must be reviewed within 30 days. Below is the current number of days for initial review by license type. Any documents submitted after…
To apply online visit MQA Services Portal to create an account or return to your account by clicking the button below. Apply Online…
Emergency Plan-of-Care for Delivery Pursuant to section 464.0123(3)(b), Florida Statutes, in order to provide out-of-hospital intrapartum care, a certified nurse midwife engaged in the autonomous practice of nurse midwifery…
To renew online visit the MQA Services Portal by clicking the button below. Renew Online…
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Renewal Requirements, Process, Fees and Continuing Education (CE) for a Autonomous Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Renew Online Login Help Change Profession…
…online. Nurses can enroll at no cost in Nursys eNotify to receive notifications related to license renewals at www.nursys.com. For more information, visit www.nlc.gov or email nursecompact@ncsbn.org. You may also…
…Statutes. Osteopathic Physicians and Physician Assistants under Chapter 459, Florida Statutes. Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses under Chapter 464, Part I, Florida Statutes. Certified Nursing Assistants…
Jim Puente (MS, MJ, CAE), Director, Nurse Licensure Compact will lead a series of brief webinars during which he will: Provide an over view of the Nurse Licensure Compact. Provide…
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Renewal Requirements, Process, Fees and Continuing Education (CE) for a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Renew Online Login Help Change Profession Florida…
The Nurse Compact Commission Adopted a New Package of Rules on December 12, 2017. A copy of these rules can be found here. The Nurse Licensure Compact has released a…
…American Medical Association Physician’s Recognition Award Category 1 credit, the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and may be…
Section 456.0635, Florida Statutes (F.S.), requires that health care boards or the department shall refuse to issue a license, certificate or registration and shall refuse to admit a candidate for…
If a “Yes” response was provided to any of the questions in this section, provide the following documents directly to the board office: A letter from a licensed health care…
Applicants who have ever been denied licensure, had disciplinary action taken against their license, or have action pending against their license to practice any health care related profession by a…
Any applicant who has ever been found guilty of or pled guilty or no contest/nolo contendere to any charge other than a minor traffic offense must list each offense on…
We salute our hard working APRNs, RNs, and LPNs during Nurses Week….
…registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. The professional or practical nursing curriculum plan documents clinical experience and theoretical instruction in medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric, and geriatric nursing. A professional nursing…
…approved program (NON-NCSBN/International Grads) Key Considerations: Graduation from a military nursing education program that has been issued an NCLEX code by NCSBN. Canadian Registered Nurses who took the Canadian Nurses…
Applicants with Health History If a “Yes” response was provided to any of the questions in this section, provide the following documents directly to the board office: A letter from…
Applicants for initial licensure must use a Livescan service provider to have their fingerprints submitted electronically to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for conducting a search for any…
…Association of Nurse Anesthetists, or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and may be offered in a distance learning format. Licensees are required to complete the Safe and Effective Prescription…
For Licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, the requirements are as follows and can be found in Section 464.012, F.S. Hold a valid Registered Nurse License from any US…
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Registered Nurse & Licensed Practical Nurse by Examination. Apply Online…
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Licensed Practical Nurse & Registered Nurse Multi-state Upgrade. Apply…
To be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Florida through the MOBILE Endorsement pathway you must meet the following requirements in section 456.0145, Florida…
…Registered Nurse (RN) & Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by MOBILE Endorsement Schedule an electronic fingerprint appointment and be printed. For more information on background checks and a list of Livescan…
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Registered Nurse & Licensed Practical Nurse by Endorsement. Apply Online…
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Licensed Practical Nurse & Registered Nurse Multi-state Upgrade. Apply…
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Requirements, Process, Statutes and Rules for Autonomous Advanced Registered Nurse Registration. Apply Online Returning Login Login Help Change Profession Florida passed…
If you are a member of the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty who was in good standing with the board at the time of becoming active…
If you volunteer your services to the medically indigent residents of Florida with incomes at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may be eligible for a waiver…
If you volunteer your services in public schools for a minimum of 80 hours a year or if retired, at least 400 hours a year, you may be eligible for…
Options: Retire – Pay a one-time $55 fee. The license remains in a dormant state and can be reactivated by the licensee if needed. Voluntarily Relinquish – Submit a formal…
LPN Program Performance Reports LPN Program Search…
Has successfully completed an approved training program and achieved a passing score on the nursing assistant competency examination, a multi-part assessment approved by the board and administered at a site…
Approved CNA Programs CNA Program Performance Reports CNA Program Search…
Approved CNA Programs CNA Program Performance Reports CNA Program Search…
…Information) Summary: The bill authorizes advanced practice registered nurses providing hospice care and acting within an established protocol with a licensed physician, to file a certificate of death or fetal…
Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes Section 464.012: Certification of advanced registered nurse practitioners; fees. Section 464.0123: Autonomous practice by an advanced practice registered nurse. Chapter…
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Renewal Requirements, Process, Fees and Continuing Education (CE) for a Licensed Practical Nurse. Renew Online Login Help Change Profession Florida passed…
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Renewal Requirements, Process, Fees and Continuing Education (CE) for a Registered Nurse. Renew Online Login Help Change Profession Florida passed…
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Renewal Requirements, Process and Fees for a Practical and Registered Nurse Education Program. Annual Report Form Change Profession Florida passed House…
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Licensed Practical Nurse by Endorsement. Apply Online Returning Login Change…
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Apply Online Change Profession Florida…
NCSBN Nurse Licensure Guidance…
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Licensed Practical Nurse by Examination. Apply Online Returning Login Change…
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Registered Nurse by Endorsement. Apply Online Returning Login Change Profession…
If you are renewing online and need to change your name, please follow these instructions prior to renewing your license: Name changes require legal documentation showing the name change. Please…
…Florida. The sole legislative purpose in enacting the Nurse Practice Act is to ensure that every nurse practicing in Florida meets minimum requirements for safe practice. It is the legislative…
Autonomous Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) are renewed by the department in three groups: Group 1 – current license will expire at midnight, Eastern Standard Time, April 30, 2026 Group…
…charges. This waiver does not include the unlicensed activity fee, background check fee or dispensing fee. Primary care physicians include medical doctors, osteopathic physicians and advanced practice registered nurses who…
This temporary and restricted licensure avenue is for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses who are…
…the applicant to perform five (5) randomly selected nursing assistant skills. The application and candidate information bulletins are available through the state’s contracted test administrator, Prometric. Website: https://www.prometric.com/nurseaide/fl Email: FLCNA@prometric.com Phone: (888) 277-3500…
A program seeking approval shall submit and complete a new Nursing Assistant program application. Upon submission of application materials are submitted, the initial review is completed. However, it may be…
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Nursing Assistant Training Program. Application PDF Change Profession Florida passed…
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Certified Nursing Assistant by Endorsement. Apply Online Returning Online Login…
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Certified Nursing Assistant by Examination. Apply with Prometric Change Profession…
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Requirements and Process for renewing a Nursing Assistant Training Program. Change Profession Florida passed House Bill 975 following the 2024 legislative…
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Renewal Requirements, Process, Fees and In-Service Training Requirements for a Certified Nursing Assistant. Renew Online Login Help Change Profession Florida passed…
…II: Certified Nursing Assistants Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions Chapter 435: Employment Screening Section 408.809: Background Screening; prohibited offenses Florida Administrative Code Chapter 64B9-15: Certified Nursing Assistant…
Florida Statutes Section 464.2035: Administration of medication Florida Administrative Code Section 64B9-15.011: In-Service Training Requirements for Certified Nursing Assistants 64B9-15.0045 Certified Nursing Assistant Renewal Fee…
…are not limited to, the following areas: Bloodborne Pathogens, Infection Control Domestic Violence Medical Record Documentation and Legal Aspects Appropriate to Nursing Assistants Resident Rights Communication with cognitively impaired clients…
For Registration as an Autonomous Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, the requirements are as follows and can be found in Section 464.0123, F.S. You must hold a Clear, Active, Florida APRN…
…Division of Medical Quality Assurance P.O. Box 6320 Tallahassee, FL 32314-6320 Autonomous Advanced Practice Registered Nurse are not required to renew their Florida RN license; it is optional. If you…
For Autonomous Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Note: If you were initially licensed prior to 2013, you may see an increase of $24 in your renewal fee. If renewing BEFORE your license expires, your…
Continuing Education (CE/CEU) Requirements To locate board approved CE Courses for this profession, please click here A nurse who is certified by a health care specialty program accredited by the National Commission…
Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes Section 464.012: Certification of advanced registered nurse practitioners; fees. Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions Florida Administrative Codes…
…submitted, an application specialist will review them. It may be necessary for the application specialist to request additional information. When all requirements are met an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license…
Continuing Education (CE/CEU) Requirements To locate board approved CE Courses for this profession, please click here A nurse who is certified by a health care specialty program accredited by the National Commission…
Click on the appropriate tabs to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for Practical and Professional Nursing Education Programs. Application PDF Change Profession Florida passed…
Florida Statutes Section 464.013: Renewal of License or Certificate Florida Administrative Codes Chapter 649B-5: Continuing Education Requirement Section 64B9-3.013: Renewal of Licenses…
Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes Chapter 464, Part I: Nursing Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions Florida Administrative Codes Chapter 64B9: Board of…
Applicant must submit application with the appropriate fees to the Board of Nursing and begin registration with Pearson VUE, the testing vendor. Applicant schedules an electronic fingerprint appointment with a…
$110.00 Application and Licensing Fee to Board of Nursing $200.00 to Pearson VUE, Testing Vendor Fee varies for Livescan Service Provider…
$110.00 Application and Licensing Fee to Board of Nursing Fee varies for Livescan Service Provider Fee varies for License Verification…
For a multi-state upgrade to a current Clear, Active license, the requirements are as follows and can be found in Section 464.0095, F.S. and include: You must hold a Clear,…
All applications are reviewed for completeness within 30 days of receipt of the application and fees. Applicant must submit application with the appropriate fees to the Board of Nursing. Applicant…
$100.00 Application and Licensing Fee to the Board of Nursing Fee varies for Livescan Service Provider…
Program Performance Reports Program Search…
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) are renewed by the department; current licenses will expire at midnight, Eastern Standard Time, on July 31, 2025. The department will renew your license upon receipt…
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) are renewed by the department; current licenses will expire at midnight, Eastern Standard Time, on July 31, 2025. The department will renew your license upon receipt…
Registered Nurses (RN) are renewed by the department in three groups: Group 1 – current license will expire at midnight, Eastern Standard Time, April 30, 2026 Group 2 – current license will…
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) are renewed by the department in three groups: Group 1 – current license will expire at midnight, Eastern Standard Time, April 30, 2026 Group 2…
…and .0026, Florida Administrative Code found here. 64B9-15.001 Definitions 64B9-15.002 Certified Nursing Assistant Authorized Duties 64B9-15.0025 CNA Medication Administration 64B9-15.0026 Medication Administration Outside the Scope of Practice of a CNA…
Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Administrative Codes Chapter 64B9-15: Certified Nursing Assistant…
A program seeking approval shall submit a new Nursing Assistant program application. Upon receipt of the application materials the program director is contacted. A deficiency letter is issued if errors/omissions…
Submit the complete Certified Nursing Assistant Training renewal application to the Board office at the following address by December 31 in each even-numbered year. Florida Board of Nursing Attn: Education…
Approved Nursing Assistant Training Programs must submit a renewal application to the Board office by December 31 in each even-numbered year….
…our Board staff. To expedite processing, please submit all required supporting documentation Certified Nursing Assistant by MOBILE Endorsement with your application. If you are having documentation submitted by another entity…
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) are renewed by the department in two groups: Group 1 – current license will expire at midnight, Eastern Standard Time, May 31, 2025. Licenses that expired May…
…but are not limited to, the following areas: Bloodborne Pathogens, Infection Control Domestic Violence Medical Record Documentation and Legal Aspects Appropriate to Nursing Assistants Resident Rights Communication with cognitively impaired…
Florida Administrative Codes Chapter 64B9-15: Certified Nursing Assistants…
…and spouses who double as first responders, physical therapists, nurses, lab technicians, psychologists, dentists, and more. We call them Veteran Health Heroes; despite taking off their uniforms, they have never…
licensed to practice in any jurisdiction of the United States whose licenses are currently valid. who meet educational and training requirements established by the board, Hold a valid Registered Nurse…
All applications are reviewed for completeness within 30 days of receipt of the application. When all requirements are met the autonomous practice authorization will be added to the current Florida…
Florida Statutes Section 464.013: Renewal of License or Certificate Florida Administrative Codes Chapter 649B-5: Continuing Education Requirement Section 64B9-4.013: Renewal of Licenses…
If renewing BEFORE your license expires, your fees will be: Active to Active $75.00 Inactive to Inactive $65.00 Active to Inactive $65.00 Inactive to Active $130.00 Active to Retired $55.00…
Renewal Instructions: Go to www.flhealthsource.gov and click the “Renew A License” button. Enter your Personal Identifying Information (PII), then click the Login button. Confirm or update your MQA Services Account…
If renewing BEFORE your license expires, your fees will be: Active to Active $75.00 Inactive to Inactive $65.00 Active to Inactive $65.00 Inactive to Active $130.00 Active to Retired $55.00 Inactive to…
APRN: $110.00 Application and Licensure Fee Fee varies for Livescan Service Provider Fee varies for License Verification Dispensing License: $100.00…
For APRN If renewing BEFORE your license expires, your fees will be: License StatusRenewal feeActive to Active $60.00 Inactive to Inactive $60.00 Active to Inactive $60.00 Inactive to Active $110.00 Active to…
Renewal Instructions: Go to www.flhealthsource.gov and click the “Renew A License” button. Enter your Personal Identifying Information (PII), then click the Login button. Confirm or update your MQA Services Account…
Florida Statutes Section 464.013: Renewal of License or Certificate Florida Administrative Codes Chapter 649B-5: Continuing Education Requirement…
An educational institution submits an application with the associated fee. The Education Unit shall review the application to determine whether it is complete. If a program application is not complete,…
$1000.00 Application Fee…
Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes Section 464.019: Approval of Nursing Education Programs…
By November 1 of each year, each approved program shall submit to the board an annual report comprised of an affidavit certifying continued compliance with paragraphs (1)(a)-(g), a summary description…
Submit the Annual Report for Programs in Nursing by November 1 of each year to the following address: Florida Board of Nursing Attn: Education Unit 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-10…
Florida Statutes Section 464.019: Approval of Nursing Education Programs…
Language: Florida passed House Bill 975 following the 2024 legislative session, which requires this profession to complete electronic fingerprinting. Your application cannot be approved until this requirement, along with all…
To be licensed as an APRN in Florida through the MOBILE Endorsement pathway applicants must (see 456.0145, Florida Statutes): Hold an active, unencumbered license issued by another state, the District…
Applicants who do not successfully pass their examination will have to submit a re-examination application. After three failures of the same level of examination (RN, LPN), regardless of jurisdiction, the…
If renewing BEFORE your license expires, your fees will be: Active to Active $55.00* If renewing AFTER your license expires, your fees will be: Active to Active $105.00* If renewing 120 day Notified Delinquent, your…
Renewal Instructions: Go to www.flhealthsource.gov and click the “Renew A License” button. Enter your Personal Identifying Information (PII), then click the Login button. Confirm or update your MQA Services Account email address,…
Applicants are responsible for fees required by the Livescan provider for electronic fingerprinting process. Fees may vary from provider to provider….
Must hold an active, unencumbered license issued by another state, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States in a profession with a similar scope of practice,…
No Fee…
Examination: All fees are paid directly to Prometric and the Livescan service provider….
Options: Delinquent & Null/Void – Take no action. The license will go delinquent after the expiration date and Null/Void 2 years after the expiration date. Once Null/Void, the license cannot…
Applicants for initial licensure must use a Livescan service provider to have their fingerprints submitted electronically to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for conducting a search for any…