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May 20, 2025
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May 8, 2025
ELI (Enforcement – Licensure – Information) is MQA’s new artificial intelligence system that will be transforming the customer service MQA provides by enabling the workforce to […]
April 17, 2025
Florida became part of the NLC on January 19, 2018. Compact rules do not allow a license to be maintained or renewed if the nurse has […]
April 17, 2025
This temporary and restricted licensure avenue is for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses who are Visit Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) website for more information: https://data.hrsa.gov/tools/shortage-area/hpsa-find. The recipient […]
April 17, 2025
April 17, 2025
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 […]
April 17, 2025
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 […]
April 17, 2025
Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes Section 464.019: Approval of Nursing Education Programs
April 17, 2025
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Florida Statutes Section 464.013: Renewal of License or Certificate Florida Administrative Codes Chapter 649B-5: Continuing Education Requirement
April 17, 2025
Renewal Instructions: *** If the “PII Failed” screen displays, click the “Other Login Option” button and enter your existing User ID and password to access your […]
April 17, 2025
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, […]
April 17, 2025
For APRN 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 […]
April 17, 2025
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 […]
April 17, 2025
APRN: $110.00 Application and Licensure Fee Fee varies for Livescan Service Provider Fee varies for License Verification Dispensing License: $100.00
April 17, 2025
All applications are reviewed within 30 days of receipt. Note: Applicants who wish to be a dispensing practitioner must submit a dispensing application and fee.
April 17, 2025
For Licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, the requirements are as follows and can be found in Section 464.012, F.S.
April 17, 2025
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 […]
April 17, 2025
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 […]
April 17, 2025
Renewal Instructions: *** If the “PII Failed” screen displays, click the “Other Login Option” button and enter your existing User ID and password to access your […]
April 17, 2025
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 […]
April 17, 2025
$100.00 Application and Licensing Fee to the Board of Nursing Fee varies for Livescan Service Provider
April 17, 2025
All applications are reviewed for completeness within 30 days of receipt of the application and fees.
April 17, 2025
For a multistate upgrade to a current Clear, Active license, the requirements are as follows and can be found in Section 464.0095, F.S. and include: Applications […]
April 17, 2025
$110.00 Application and Licensing Fee to Board of Nursing Fee varies for Livescan Service Provider Fee varies for License Verification
April 17, 2025
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. […]
April 17, 2025
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 […]
April 17, 2025
$110.00 Application and Licensing Fee to Board of Nursing $200.00 to Pearson VUE, Testing Vendor Fee varies for Livescan Service Provider
April 17, 2025
a. Applicant must submit application with the appropriate fees to the Board of Nursing and begin registration with Pearson VUE, the testing vendor. b. Applicant schedules […]
April 17, 2025
The requirements for licensure by examination can be found in Section 464.008, F.S, and include: Successful completion of courses in a registered nursing education program that […]
April 17, 2025
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 […]
April 17, 2025
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 […]
April 17, 2025
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 […]
April 17, 2025
April 17, 2025
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 […]
April 17, 2025
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
April 17, 2025
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 […]
April 17, 2025
April 17, 2025
To apply online visit MQA Services Portal to create an account or return to your account by clicking the button below.
April 17, 2025
April 17, 2025
To locate board approved In-Service Courses for this profession, please click here All CNAs must complete a minimum of 24 hours of in-service training each biennium. In-service […]
April 17, 2025
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
April 17, 2025
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 […]
April 17, 2025
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 […]
April 17, 2025
Renewal Instructions: *** If the “PII Failed” screen displays, click the “Other Login Option” button and enter your existing User ID and password to access your […]
April 17, 2025
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 […]
April 17, 2025
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 […]
April 17, 2025
For Registration as an Autonomous Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, the requirements are as follows and can be found in Section 464.0123, F.S. Applications are valid for […]
April 17, 2025
If you post a sign with a schedule of your charges, you may be exempt from paying license fees and completing continuing medical education for one […]
April 17, 2025
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 […]
April 17, 2025
Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Administrative Codes Chapter 64B9-15: Certified Nursing Assistant
April 17, 2025
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Submit the complete Certified Nursing Assistant Training renewal application to the Board office at the following address by December 31st every two years: Florida Board of […]
April 17, 2025
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
April 17, 2025
To locate board approved In-Service Courses for this profession, please click here All CNAs must complete a minimum of 24 hours of in-service training each biennium. In-service […]
April 17, 2025
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 […]
April 17, 2025
Renewal Instructions: *** If the “PII Failed” screen displays, click the “Other Login Option” button and enter your existing User ID and password to access your […]
April 17, 2025
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. […]
April 17, 2025
Approved Nursing Assistant Training Programs must submit a renewal application to the Board office by December 31st every two years.
April 17, 2025
Applicants are responsible for fees required by the Livescan provider for electronic fingerprinting process. Fees may vary from provider to provider.
April 17, 2025
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. […]
April 17, 2025
To be licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Florida through the MOBILE Endorsement pathway you must meet the following requirements insection 456.0145, Florida Statutes: 1. […]
April 17, 2025
Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes Chapter 464, Part II: Certified Nursing Assistants Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions Chapter […]
April 17, 2025
Examination: All fees are paid directly to Prometric and the Livescan service provider.
April 17, 2025
1. Applicant submits completed application with all required fees to Prometric. Be sure you have submitted the current version of the application, and that you have answered all questions (including providing […]
April 17, 2025
A state-approved training program is not required prior to examination. A high school diploma or its equivalent, or be 18 years of age, is required if […]
April 17, 2025
For a professional nursing education program, the program director and at least 50 percent of the program’s faculty members are registered nurses who have a master’s […]
April 14, 2025
Click on the appropriate tabs to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for Practical and Professional Nursing Education Programs.
April 14, 2025
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Nursing Assistant Training Program.
April 14, 2025
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Requirements, Process, Statutes and Rules for Autonomous Advanced Registered Nurse Registration.
April 14, 2025
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
April 14, 2025
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 Multistate Upgrade.
April 13, 2025
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 by Endorsement.
April 13, 2025
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 by Examination.
April 13, 2025
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.
April 13, 2025
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.
April 13, 2025
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Renewal Requirements, Process and Fees for a Practical and Registered Nurse Education Program.
April 13, 2025
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Renewal Requirements, Process and Fees for a Nursing Assistant Training Program.
April 13, 2025
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Renewal Requirements, Process, Fees and Continuing Education (CE) for a Autonomous Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
April 13, 2025
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Renewal Requirements, Process, Fees and Continuing Education (CE) for a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
April 13, 2025
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Renewal Requirements, Process, Fees and Continuing Education (CE) for a Registered Nurse.
April 13, 2025
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Renewal Requirements, Process, Fees and Continuing Education (CE) for a Licensed Practical Nurse.
April 10, 2025
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Renewal Requirements, Process, Fees and In-Service Training Requirements for a Certified Nursing Assistant.
April 2, 2025
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 […]
April 1, 2025
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, […]
March 27, 2025
Licensees employed or seeking employment with a health care facility, licensed by the Agency for Health Care Administration, who have been found guilty, regardless of adjudication, […]
March 26, 2025
Florida law provides that an initial application must be reviewed within 30 days. Below is the average number of days at which we are currently processing.
March 26, 2025
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 […]
March 26, 2025
March 26, 2025
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 […]
March 26, 2025
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 […]
March 26, 2025
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 […]
March 26, 2025
March 26, 2025
Effective July 1, 2012, Section 456.0635, Florida Statutes (F.S.), provides that health care boards or the department shall refuse to issue a license, certificate or registration […]
March 26, 2025
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 […]
March 26, 2025
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 […]
March 26, 2025
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 […]
March 26, 2025
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 […]
January 8, 2025
The latest issue of the Florida Nursing Quarterly
is now available.
October 8, 2024
On October 5, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency to prepare for Hurricane Milton
June 20, 2024
The latest issue of the Florida Nursing Quarterly
is now available.
May 15, 2024
E-licensing demonstrates the commitment of the Department to expedite
licensure and verification processes. Learn more by clicking here!
May 7, 2024
We salute our hard working APRNs, RNs, and LPNs during Nurses Week.
May 2, 2024
The agenda for the upcoming May 10, 2024 Board Meeting has been published. You may locate the agenda by visiting https://floridasnursing.gov/meeting-information/upcoming-meetings/. Thank you, Florida Board of Nursing
May 1, 2024
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2024 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.
March 18, 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 […]
March 4, 2024
The latest issue of the Florida Nursing Quarterly
is now available.
February 2, 2024
The agenda for the upcoming March 4, 2024, Board Meeting has been published. You may locate the agenda by visiting https://floridasnursing.gov/meeting-information/upcoming-meetings/. Thank you, Florida Board of […]
January 11, 2024
As of January 2, 2024, a new NLC rule is in effect. Nurses relocating to another Compact state now have 60 days from the time they […]
December 14, 2023
MQA Online Services will be unavailable from Friday, December 15, at 6:00 PM to December 17, at 12:00 PM EST.
November 17, 2023
The Board of Nursing extends best wishes to our advanced practice licensees during Nurse Practitioner Week and appreciates your dedication in helping to meet the health […]
November 1, 2023
An annual publication showcasing trends and information about Florida’s health care regulatory landscape.
September 1, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: media@ncsbn.org CHICAGO – NCSBN met in Chicago Aug. 16-18, 2023, to consider pertinent association business with its members. NCSBN Board of Directors […]
September 1, 2023
The agenda for the upcoming September 8, 2023, Board Meeting has been published. You may locate the agenda by visiting https://floridasnursing.gov/meeting-information/upcoming-meetings/. Thank you, Florida Board of Nursing
August 27, 2023
On August 26, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency to prepare for Hurricane Idalia.
August 1, 2023
The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, is warning Florida health care practitioners about fraudulent emails that have been received by multiple licensees.
July 25, 2023
The latest issue of the Florida Nursing Quarterly
is now available.
July 24, 2023
Chapter 64B9-12, FAC, relating to LPNs (effective 7/20/23): 12.002 Definitions 12.003 Aspects of Intravenous Therapy Outside the Scope […]
June 28, 2023
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2023 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.
May 15, 2023
A free webinar for nurse employers
May 23, from 2-3 pm CST
May 23, from 2-3 pm CST
April 6, 2023
How can I obtain a Compact license? How does the NLC work? In which state should I sit for the NCLEX? In which state should […]
January 25, 2023
The Board of Nursing appreciates the hard work and dedication of our CRNAs in patient protection and care in Florida. Click here to view the signed […]
January 17, 2023
Need assistance with repaying your student loans? FRAME participants may receive up to $20,000 annually for service in Florida’s underserved communities.
December 21, 2022
The Division of Medical Quality Assurance has announced the 2023 Annual Long-Range Planning meeting. Click here for more information.
December 19, 2022
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 […]
December 2, 2022
The agenda for the upcoming December 7-9, 2022, Board Meeting has been published. You may locate the agenda by visiting https://floridasnursing.gov/meeting-information/upcoming-meetings/.
November 15, 2022
The Board of Nursing extends best wishes to our advanced practice licensees during Nurse Practitioner Week and appreciates your dedication in helping to meet the health […]
November 7, 2022
On Monday, November 7, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency to prepare for Subtropical Storm Nicole.
October 31, 2022
The Annual Report and Long-Range Plan for Fiscal Year 2021-22 has been published. Click here for more information.
October 25, 2022
The agenda for the upcoming November 1, 2022, Board Meeting has been published. You may locate the agenda by visiting https://floridasnursing.gov/meeting-information/upcoming-meetings/. Thank you, Florida Board of Nursing
October 12, 2022
The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance is proud to highlight the Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program.
October 4, 2022
The agenda for the upcoming October 5-7, 2022, Board Meeting has been published. You may locate the agenda by visiting https://floridasnursing.gov/meeting-information/upcoming-meetings/. Thank you, Florida Board of Nursing
September 23, 2022
On Friday, September 23, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency to prepare for Hurricane Ian.
September 2, 2022
August 30, 2022
The agenda for the upcoming September 2, 2022, Board Meeting has been published.
You may locate the agenda by visiting here.
You may locate the agenda by visiting here.
July 29, 2022
The agenda for the upcoming August 4-5, 2022, Board Meeting has been published. You may locate the agenda by visiting https://floridasnursing.gov/meeting-information/upcoming-meetings/.
July 5, 2022
Please be aware of website server maintenance for MQA Websites beginning Friday, July 8th at 5:00PM EST. Click here for more information.
June 14, 2022
May 6, 2022
We salute our hard working APRNs, RNs, and LPNs during Nurses Week.
May 6, 2022
The agenda for the upcoming May 9, 2022, Board Meeting has been published. You may locate the agenda by visiting: https://floridasnursing.gov/meeting-information/upcoming-meetings/ Thank you, Florida Board of […]
April 28, 2022
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2022 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.
April 14, 2022
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) is responding to an outbreak of meningococcal disease in some areas of Florida.
April 12, 2022
April 4, 2022
The agenda for the upcoming April 6-8, 2022, Board Meeting has been published. You may locate the agenda by visiting https://floridasnursing.gov/meeting-information/upcoming-meetings/. Thank you, Florida Board of […]
March 1, 2022
Feb. 28, 2022 Nurse Licensure Compact Commission Annual Report Now Available FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: media@ncsbn.org CHICAGO – The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Commission Annual […]
January 28, 2022
The agenda for the upcoming February 2-4, 2022 Board Meeting has been published.
January 25, 2022
National CRNA Week 2022 The Board of Nursing thanks its APRN/CRNA licensees for their hard work and dedication to patient care, not only during CRNA Week, […]
January 12, 2022
The Florida Board of Nursing mourns the passing of one of its longest serving members, Dr. Jody B. Newman of Clermont, on January 10, 2022. She […]
January 4, 2022
The NCLEX Candidate Bulletin is the primary resource for NCLEX candidates getting ready to take their examination. This resource highlights the process of registering for the […]
January 3, 2022
At its December 3, 2021, meeting in Tampa, the members of the Board of Nursing elected the following leadership officials for the upcoming 2022 calendar year: […]
December 8, 2021
November 30, 2021
November 19, 2021
The agenda for the upcoming December 2-3, 2021 Board Meeting has been published. You may locate the agenda by visiting https://floridasnursing.gov/meeting-information/upcoming-meetings/. Thank you, Florida Board of […]
November 8, 2021
Happy Nurse Practitioner Week: November 7-13, 2021
Click here to view the signed proclamation for Nurse Practitioner Week 2021.
November 1, 2021
The Annual Report and Long-Range Plan for Fiscal Year 2020-21
is now online.
is now online.
October 28, 2021
Standards of practice are observable behaviors of skill and knowledge. The following are the standards of practice for certified nursing assistants. Certified Nursing Assistants shall: (1) […]
October 26, 2021
Separate portions of HB 607, now referred to as Chapter 2020-9, Laws of Florida, impact Board of Nursing licensees.
October 14, 2021
October 13, 2021
The latest issue of the Florida Nursing Quarterly is now available. Click here to view the full issue.
October 5, 2021
Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators Elects
2022 Executive Committee
October 4, 2021
The agenda for the upcoming October 7-8, 2021 Board Meeting has been published. You may locate the agenda by visiting https://floridasnursing.gov/meeting-information/upcoming-meetings/.
August 5, 2021
Important Updates Regarding the Revised Emergency Use Authorization, Direct Order, and Reporting Process for REGEN-COV Monoclonal Antibody Therapy
August 3, 2021
Access current information about the NLC, including a current map of states which are part of the Compact
August 2, 2021
The agenda for the upcoming August 5-6, 2021 Board Meeting has been published. You may locate the agenda by visiting https://floridasnursing.gov/meeting-information/upcoming-meetings/.
July 29, 2021
Click here to access data on recently licensed Health Care Practitioners and Facilities
June 29, 2021
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2021 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.
June 9, 2021
June 1, 2021
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Flippo, Jose Delfin Castillo, Fidelia Roster, Jody Rain, Heather Baumwald, Robert Macdonald, Deborah Becker and Christine Mueller to the Board of Nursing.
May 24, 2021
The Agenda for the upcoming June 2-4, 2021 Board Meeting has been published. You may locate the agenda by visiting https://floridasnursing.gov/meeting-information/upcoming-meetings/.
May 6, 2021
Click here to view the signed proclamation for Nurses Week 2021.
April 15, 2021
The CDC Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) will be hosting a call at 2:00 PM ET regarding CVST associated with the Johnson & Johnson Janssen COVID-19 vaccine
April 1, 2021
State Surgeon General Scott A. Rivkees issued Emergency Order 21-001 granting licensure renewal extensions
March 29, 2021
The agenda for the upcoming April 7-9, 2021 Board Meeting has been published. You may locate the agenda by visiting https://floridasnursing.gov/meeting-information/upcoming-meetings/ Thank you, Florida Board of […]
March 8, 2021
National Transportation Safety Board issues recommendations to states on prescribing controlled substances for pain and the dangers of operating a vehicle in any mode of transportation
March 4, 2021
March 1, 2021
The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Annual Report for fiscal year 2020 (FY2020), the period from Oct. 1, 2019 to Sept. 30, 2020, is now available on […]
January 25, 2021
The agenda for the upcoming February 3-5, 2021 Board Meeting has been published. You may locate the agenda by visiting https://floridasnursing.gov/meeting-information/upcoming-meetings/.
December 29, 2020
November 25, 2020
The agenda for the upcoming December 3-4, 2020 Board Meeting has been published. You may locate the agenda by visiting https://floridasnursing.gov/meeting-information/upcoming-meetings/ Thank you, Florida Board of […]
November 18, 2020
The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance is warning Florida health care practitioners about fraudulent calls that have been received by multiple licensees.
October 30, 2020
The Annual Report and Long-Range Plan for Fiscal Year 2019-2020
is now online.
is now online.
October 26, 2020
The agenda for the upcoming November 2, 2020 Board Meeting has been published. You may locate the agenda by visiting https://floridasnursing.gov/meeting-information/upcoming-meetings/.
October 2, 2020
The agenda for the upcoming October 8-9, 2020 Board Meeting has been published. You can locate the agenda by visiting https://floridasnursing.gov/meeting-information/
September 2, 2020
The agenda for the upcoming September 10, 2020 Full Board and Rules Worshop has been published. You can locate the agenda by visiting https://floridasnursing.gov/meeting-information/.
August 19, 2020
The agenda for the upcoming August 28, 2020 AAPRN Council Meeting has been published. You can locate the agenda by visiting https://floridasnursing.gov/meeting-information/
August 3, 2020
The agenda for the upcoming August 6-7, 2020 Board Meeting has been published. You can locate the agenda by visiting https://floridasnursing.gov/meeting-information/
July 14, 2020
Please be aware of system maintenance beginning Friday, July 24th at 6:30PM EST until Monday, July 27 at 6:00AM EST. Click here for more information.
June 24, 2020
ELI is the new artificial intelligence system that will be transforming customer service through online chat.
June 12, 2020
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2020 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.
May 28, 2020
State Surgeon General Dr. Scott A. Rivkees issued Emergency Order DOH No. 20-008 extending the licensure renewal expiration with renewal deadlines between May 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020.
May 26, 2020
The agenda for the upcoming June 3-5, 2020 Board Meeting and Long-Range Policy Planning meeting has been published. You may locate the agenda by visiting https://floridasnursing.gov/meeting-information/upcoming-meetings/ […]
May 22, 2020
NCSBN has developed COVID-19 courses for students, new graduates, nurses returning to the workforce, and those who are interested in learning more about the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
May 6, 2020
The Board of Nursing salutes all of our hard working and dedicated APRNs, RNs, and LPNs during National Nurses Week – May 6th – 13th.
April 30, 2020
COVID-19 positive patients and COVID-19 laboratory results are subject to mandatory reporting to the Florida Department of Health under Section 381.0031, Florida Statutes.
April 22, 2020
As concerns related to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) continue, NCSBN/Pearson VUE and Prometric are working diligently to ensure the safety of NCLEX and CNA testing candidates.
April 13, 2020
Health care practitioners with inactive licenses may temporarily reactivate their license to help during the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 13, 2020
Click on the link below to view Volume 6 Issue 2 of the Florida Nursing Quarterly. http://epubs.democratprinting.com/publication/?m=35233&i=657142&p=2&pre=1
March 27, 2020
COVID-19 Healthcare Provider Resource Availability Survey: related to PPE, Specimen Collection, Medical Equipment, & Staff
March 26, 2020
Please click here to view the Policy Brief.
March 22, 2020
Governor Ron DeSantis extended the licensure renewal expiration date for all health care practitioners currently in licensure renewal.
February 17, 2020
The Florida Department of Health (Department) is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to closely monitor the current outbreak of 2019 novel coronavirus.
February 16, 2020
The Nurse Licensure Compact has issued a notice of Enhanced NLC Proposed Rules and Notice of Public Hearing. For more information, please click here.
February 4, 2020
The Nurse Licensure Compact Biennial Report is now available. Click here to view.
January 21, 2020
Happy CRNA Week! Please see Gov. DeSantis’ Proclamation at this link: https://floridasnursing.gov/pdfs/CRNA-Week-2020.pdf
January 2, 2020
Click here for the new requirements requiring prescribers to generate and transmit all prescriptions electronically