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April 17, 2025
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Renewal Process

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 […]
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April 17, 2025
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Renewal Requirements

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 […]
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April 17, 2025
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Renewal Process

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 […]
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April 17, 2025
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General Renewal Requirements

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, […]
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April 17, 2025
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Renewal Fees

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 […]
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April 17, 2025
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Licensing Fees

APRN: $110.00 Application and Licensure Fee Fee varies for Livescan Service Provider Fee varies for License Verification Dispensing License: $100.00
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April 17, 2025
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Licensing Process

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.
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April 17, 2025
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Renewal Fees

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 […]
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April 17, 2025
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Renewal Process

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 […]
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April 17, 2025
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General Renewal Requirements

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 […]
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April 17, 2025
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MOBILE Endorsement Fees

$110.00 Application and Licensing Fee to Board of Nursing Fee varies for Livescan Service Provider Fee varies for License Verification
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April 17, 2025
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Process for MOBILE Endorsement

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. […]
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April 17, 2025
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Licensing by Exam Fees

$110.00 Application and Licensing Fee to Board of Nursing $200.00 to Pearson VUE, Testing Vendor Fee varies for Livescan Service Provider
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April 17, 2025
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Licensing by Examination Process

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 […]
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April 17, 2025
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General Renewal Requirements

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 […]
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April 17, 2025
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Renewal Fees

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 […]
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April 17, 2025
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Renewal Process

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 […]
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April 17, 2025
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General Renewal Statutes & Rules

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
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April 17, 2025
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Renewing Statutes and Rules

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
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April 17, 2025
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Renewing Fees

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 […]
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April 17, 2025
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Renewing Process

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 […]
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April 17, 2025
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Applying Statutes and Rules

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 […]
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April 17, 2025
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Applying Process

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 […]
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April 17, 2025
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Applying Requirements

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 […]
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April 17, 2025
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Renewing Requirements

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 […]
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April 17, 2025
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Process

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 […]
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April 17, 2025
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Renewal Statutes and Rules

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
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April 17, 2025
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Renewal In-Service Training

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 […]
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April 17, 2025
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Renewal Fees

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 […]
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April 17, 2025
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Renewal Process

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 […]
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April 17, 2025
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Renewal Requirements

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. […]
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April 17, 2025
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General Requirements

Approved Nursing Assistant Training Programs must submit a renewal application to the Board office by December 31st every two years.
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April 17, 2025
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Fees by Mobile Endorsement

Applicants are responsible for fees required by the Livescan provider for electronic fingerprinting process. Fees may vary from provider to provider.
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April 17, 2025
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Process by Mobile Endorsement

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. […]
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April 17, 2025
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Fees by Examination

Examination: All fees are paid directly to Prometric and the Livescan service provider.
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April 17, 2025
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Process by Examination

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 […]
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April 17, 2025
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General Licensing Requirements

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 […]
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March 26, 2025
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Name Change

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 […]
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March 26, 2025
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Military Exemption

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 […]
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March 26, 2025
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Electronic Fingerprinting

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 […]
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