The official publication of the Florida Board of Nursing

The purpose of this journal is to keep the nursing community in Florida abreast of important regulatory updates, licensing/renewal information… Continue reading →

NLC Nurse & Employer Webinars

Jim Puente (MS, MJ, CAE), Director, Nurse Licensure Compact will lead a series of brief webinars during which he will discuss topics related to NLC. Continue reading →

Temporary Delay in Printing of Licenses

We are currently experiencing a temporary delay in printing and mailing the hard copy of your license. Please click here for more information. Continue reading →

Questions about Your License Deactivation?

Some RN/LPN licenses are being deactivated as part of the ongoing implementation of the Nurse Licensure Compact. Click here for info about this process & why it’s happening. Continue reading →

Difference Between RN/LPN Renewal and RN/LPN Compact Upgrade

Click here for more information regarding the difference between RN/LPN renewal and RN/LPN compact upgrades for 2019 licensure renewals. Continue reading →

Florida Board of Nursing Elects Officers for 2019

Click here to find out more information about the newly elected Board of Nursing leadership officials for 2019. Continue reading →

Florida Public Health Advisory

Florida Department of Health issues Hepatitis a health advisory; encourages vaccination. Click here for more information. Continue reading →

Board Chairs/Vice Chairs Annual Long-range Planning Meeting

The Annual Long Range Planning meeting has been scheduled for Friday, May 31, 2019. Please click here for more information. Continue reading →

Annual Report & Long-Range Plan Released for the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year

The Annual Report & Long-Range Plan for the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year is now available to view online. Continue reading →

Advanced Practice Licensure Change

Effective October 1, 2018: Chapter 2018-106, Laws of Florida, changes Advanced Practice licensure. Click here for more information. Continue reading →