HB 607 Passes Legislature – Impact to RNs, CNAs, and APRNs

Separate portions of HB 607, now referred to as Chapter 2020-9, Laws of Florida, impact Board of Nursing licensees. Continue reading →

Welcome our new employee!

ELI is the new artificial intelligence system that will be transforming customer service through online chat. Continue reading →

New Legislation Impacting Your Profession

Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2020 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession. Continue reading →

Important Message Regarding License Expiration Dates

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. Continue reading →

Board of Nursing Meeting

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/ Thank you, Florida Board of Nursing

NCSBN has developed several free COVID-19 related courses

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. The courses are posted on the International Center for Regulatory Scholarship (ICRS) website. They … Continue reading →

Nurses Week

The Board of Nursing salutes all of our hard working and dedicated APRNs, RNs, and LPNs during National Nurses Week – May 6th – 13th. Continue reading →

Reporting of COVID-19 for Health Care Providers and Facilities

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. Continue reading →

Updates Regarding Testing Centers During COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

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. Continue reading →

Public Health Emergency License Reactivation

Health care practitioners with inactive licenses may temporarily reactivate their license to help during the COVID-19 Pandemic Continue reading →