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June 30, 2026
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March 2, 2026
The Florida Department of Health’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) is proud to announce the release of the FY 2025-26 Quarterly Performance Report for Quarter Two, […]
January 15, 2026
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 […]
January 15, 2026
Volunteer Health Care Provider Program Licensed health care professionals are responding to the needs of individuals who may not have access to quality care by volunteering […]
January 7, 2026
The Florida Department of Health’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) is proud to announce the release of the FY 2025-26 Quarterly Performance Report for Quarter One, […]
December 10, 2025
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 […]
November 11, 2025
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 […]
November 4, 2025
Explore the Florida Department of Health’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) commitment to health care quality and safety in Florida. This comprehensive report, required by […]
October 9, 2025
The Florida Department of Health’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) is proud to announce the release of the FY 2024-25 Quarterly Performance Report for Quarter […]
August 21, 2025
These are summaries of legislation passed during the 2025 legislative session which affects Florida’s health care professions. Select a bill from the list to view a […]
August 11, 2025
Your gateway to multi-state health care practice is described in this newly released MQA Compacts Guide and corresponding webpage. Combined these two items serves as a one-stop shop to comparing similarities and differences between […]
June 27, 2025
Cleared to Care Launched July 1! As of July 1, 2025, all health care practitioners in Florida must comply with new background screening requirements when applying […]
June 25, 2025
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 […]
June 25, 2025
Cleared to Care Marketing Campaign Launches to Inform Health Care Practitioners of New Background Screening Requirements Beginning July 1, 2025, all health care practitioners in Florida […]
June 18, 2025
We have seen a recent surge in fraudulent emails and phone calls targeting Florida health care practitioners by impersonating the Department of Health or Division of […]
June 11, 2025
As of July 1, 2025, health care practitioners must comply with background screening requirements when applying for initial licensure or renewing their license. For more information […]
February 26, 2025
Announcing MQA’s FY 2024-25
Performance Report for Quarter Two
January 8, 2025
The latest issue of the Florida Nursing Quarterly
is now available.
November 1, 2024
Check out the report on the MQA Reports and Publications page to see how MQA is advancing its mission to make Florida the healthiest state in the nation.
October 21, 2024
The agenda for the upcoming October 23-25, 2024, Board Meeting has been published. You may locate the agenda by visiting https://floridasnursing.gov/meeting-information/upcoming-meetings/.
October 8, 2024
On October 5, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency to prepare for Hurricane Milton
September 9, 2024
Volunteers are vital to the Florida Department of Health’s mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through community efforts.
July 26, 2024
The agenda for the upcoming July 31-August 2, 2024, Board Meeting has been published. You may locate the agenda by visiting https://floridasnursing.gov/meeting-information/upcoming-meetings/.
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 […]
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.