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…Licensure Compact, the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact, and the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact. The bill protects from public disclosure the personal identifying information of a physician, audiologist, speech-language…
…requires licensees to renew their licenses biennially to maintain the right to practice. The Board has made every effort to include all necessary information for both licensure and renewal processes…
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…
…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…
…only for Mental Health Counselors and Electrologist. Special Testing Accommodations In accordance with section 64B-1.005, Florida Administrative Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Department of Health will provide…
…the Mobile Opportunity by Interstate Licensure Endorsement (MOBILE) Act – The bill revises the active practice requirement for licensure by endorsement under the MOBILE Act from three years to two…
…party state that allows them to practice in Florida. What is my responsibility if I leave Florida? Moving from Florida to a Compact State When moving (changing primary state of…
…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 Retired $55.00 Inactive to Retired $55.00 If…
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…
…national licensure examination or hold a national certification recognized by the board as applicable to the nursing profession. Must have actively practiced the profession for at least two years during…
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…
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…
…actions. Board meetings are open to the public. Our Committee Meeting(s) typically begin at 8:30 am or thereafter on Wednesday and continue at 8:30 am or thereafter on Thursday. The…
…submit the application to: 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-02 Tallahassee, FL 32399-325 Fax: (850) 617-6460 It is important that employers keep all contact information current and correct. After the…
…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 licensing authority are…
…to your renewal fees. If your license is Delinquent/Active or Delinquent/Inactive you may still renew prior to the renewal deadline. The following actions must be taken prior to renewing your…
…If your license is Delinquent/Active or Delinquent/Inactive you may still renew prior to the renewal deadline. The following actions must be taken prior to renewing your license: Prior to renewing…
…requirements are substantially similar to the requirements for licensure in that profession in this state. Must have actively practiced the profession for at least two years during the four-year period…
This temporary and restricted licensure avenue is for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses who are…
…renewal fees. If your license was Delinquent/Active or Delinquent/Inactive before the renewal deadline, it will be moved to Null and Void status after the renewal deadline. You should contact your…
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…
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…
…or email nursecompact@ncsbn.org. You may also wish to review the below resources for additional information: Press Release about New NLC 60-Day Residency Rule: https://www.ncsbn.org/news/interstate-commission-of-nurse-licensure-compact-administrators-adopts-new-residency-rule Current Map of NLC States: https://www.ncsbn.org/public-files/NLC_Map.pdf…
…specialty board. Proof of malpractice insurance or exemption. Electronic Fingerprinting and who intend to practice in: An area of critical need as determined by the State Surgeon General. A county…
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…
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…
…Licensure Compact PSYPACT Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Compacts in Development are: Counseling Compact Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Physical Therapy Compact! Visit the compacts website for more detailed information!…
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,…
…and was entitled to practice or engage in the practice of medicine in Florida, you may be eligible to be exempted from renewal requirements for the duration of active duty,…
…practitioner, who is qualified by skill and training to address the condition identified, which explains the impact the condition may have on the ability to practice the profession with reasonable…
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…
…Active, Florida license. You must declare Florida your primary state of residency. (Primary state of residence as defined by the Compact means the person’s declared fixed, permanent, and principle home…
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…
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…
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…
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…
…Licensure Process – The new background screening requirement is integrated into the licensure process, making compliance simple. Improved Practice Reputation – Maintaining compliance demonstrates professionalism, prevents disciplinary action, and strengthens…
…background screening requirements when applying for an initial license or renewing an existing license. Compliance with this new law is essential to maintain licensure and continue practicing. Act Now –…
…order and to emergency personnel who have been activated by their state or local agency but do not reside in an area or county covered by this executive order. An…
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…
To renew online visit the MQA Services Portal by clicking the button below. Renew Online…
…are met an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license is issued. File protocol at APRN’s practice location. Note: Applicants who wish to be a dispensing practitioner must submit a dispensing application and fee….
…and economic assistance), Chapter 817, F.S., (relating to fraudulent practices), Chapter 893, F.S., (relating to drug abuse prevention and control) or a similar felony offense(s) in another state or jurisdiction…
…our customers through online chat. ELI is designed to answer common questions in a variety of different areas. Some areas include: licensure requirements, renewal requirements, fees, contact information, background screening,…
…Box 6320 Tallahassee, FL 32314-6320 If you are renewing your license after the expiration date and your status still indicates Clear/Active, you will be assessed a delinquency fee. The delinquency…
…accomplishments and activities happening around MQA, including HB 975 Cleared to Care campaign, MQA’s Virtual Agent, ELI, unlicensed activity outreach activities, and more. Your feedback is important to us. If…
…HB 975 Cleared to Care campaign, MQA’s Virtual Agent, ELI, unlicensed activity outreach activities, and more. Your feedback is important to us. If you have any questions or suggestions about…
…Care campaign, MQA’s Virtual Agent, ELI, unlicensed activity outreach activities, and more. Your feedback is important to us. If you have any questions or suggestions about this report, please let…
…(specialties: Obstetrics/Gynecology, General & Family Practice, General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, General Pediatrics, Psychiatry) Autonomous APRNs and non-autonomous APRNs Physician Assistants (PAs) Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) Psychiatric…
…request in writing to the Board. Relinquishment of the license, the license number is discontinued and cannot be reactivated. Delinquent & Null/Void – Take no action. The license will go…
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 Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Apply Online Change Profession Florida…
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…
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…
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…
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…
…appointment and the rules and policies candidates must follow while in the test center. It also contains contact information for all questions related to the NCLEX process. The NCLEX Information…
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…
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…
Applicants must complete the following steps: 1. Contact the state board(s) in which a license has been held to request License Verification be sent to Florida. If the state has…
Applicants must complete the following steps: Contact the state board(s) in which a license has been held to request License Verification be sent to Florida. If the state has an…
The 2024 Florida Veteran Health Heroes publication is now available online. Often considered “MQA’s heart piece,” this report is a tribute from the Department to the veterans, active-duty military members,…
…64B9-14.001, .0015, .002, and .003, Florida Administrative Code found here. 64B9-14.001 Definitions 64B9-14.0015 Delegated Tasks 64B9-14.002 Delegation of Tasks or Activities 64B9-14.003 Delegation of Tasks Prohibited Rules 64B9-15.001, .002, .0025…
…program faculty member is available by telephone, and such arrangement is approved by the clinical facility. For community-based clinical experiences that involve student participation in invasive or complex nursing activities,…
…renewal/biennium). Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances 3 Must be offered by a statewide professional association of physicians in this state accredited to provide educational activities designated for the…
…association of physicians in this state accredited to provide educational activities designated for the American Medical Association Physician’s Recognition Award Category 1 credit, the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the American…
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…
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…
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 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: 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…
…or retired status are required to pay additional fees and comply with specific continuing education requirements. Please contact the board office at MQA.NursingAppstatus@flhealth.gov to request your reactivation requirements. Licensees who fail to…
…and comply with specific continuing education requirements. Please contact the board office at MQA.NursingAppstatus@flhealth.gov to request your reactivation requirements. Licensees who fail to meet these requirements must reapply for licensure and comply…
…inactive or retired status are required to pay additional fees and comply with specific continuing education requirements. Please contact the board office at MQA.NursingAppstatus@flhealth.gov to request your reactivation requirements. Licensees who fail…
…These professionals provide primary and specialty care to uninsured and underserved residents of Florida. The Volunteer Health Care Provider Program allows these professionals to establish a contract with the Florida…
…gives health care partners and stakeholders an in-depth look at MQA’s regulatory efficiency and impact. Discover key trends in licensing, enforcement, and information, along with insights into MQA’s financials. Check…
…gives health care partners and stakeholders an in-depth look at MQA’s regulatory efficiency and impact. Discover key trends in licensing, enforcement, and information, along with insights into MQA’s financials. Check…
Proudly Serving Those Who Have Served. This annual report is a tribute from the Department to our veterans, active-duty military members, and military spouses who double as health care practitioners….
…These professionals provide primary and specialty care to uninsured and underserved residents of Florida. The Volunteer Health Care Provider Program allows these professionals to establish a contract with the Florida…
The Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education (FRAMEpc ) program aims to promote the practice of qualified medical professionals in underserved areas of the state. The FRAMEpc program offers annual…
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 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…
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…
APRN: $110.00 Application and Licensure Fee Fee varies for Livescan Service Provider Fee varies for License Verification Dispensing License: $100.00…
Florida Statutes Section 464.013: Renewal of License or Certificate Florida Administrative Codes Chapter 649B-5: Continuing Education Requirement…