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March 12, 2026
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March 10, 2026
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 […]
October 13, 2025
Visit Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) website for more information: https://data.hrsa.gov/tools/shortage-area/hpsa-find. The recipient of a temporary certificate for practice in an area of critical need must, within 30 […]
October 13, 2025
To be licensed as an APRN in Florida through the MOBILE Endorsement pathway applicants must (see 456.0145, Florida Statutes): Hold an active, unencumbered license issued by […]
October 13, 2025
Applicants with Health History If a “Yes” response was provided to any of the questions in this section, provide the following documents directly to the board […]
June 30, 2025
Language: Florida passed House Bill 975 following the 2024 legislative session, which requires this profession to complete electronic fingerprinting. Your application cannot be approved until this […]
June 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 […]
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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April 17, 2025
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 If renewing BEFORE your license expires, your fees will be: License Status Renewal fee Active to Active $60.00 Inactive to Inactive $60.00 Active to Inactive $60.00 […]
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: Contact the state board(s) in which a license has been held to request License Verification be sent to Florida. If […]
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
Applicant must submit application with the appropriate fees to the Board of Nursing and begin registration with Pearson VUE, the testing vendor. Applicant schedules an electronic […]
April 17, 2025
The requirements for licensure by examination can be found in Section 464.008, F.S. Options include: Graduation from a Florida approved or accredited nursing education program as […]
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
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 […]
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 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 31 in each even-numbered year. Florida Board […]
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 31 in each even-numbered year.
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
Must hold an active, unencumbered license issued by another state, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States in a profession with a […]
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
Has successfully completed an approved training program and achieved a passing score on the nursing assistant competency examination, a multi-part assessment approved by the board and […]
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 13, 2025
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Renewal Requirements, Process, Fees and Continuing Education (CE) for a Licensed Practical Nurse.
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
Section 456.0635, Florida Statutes (F.S.), requires that health care boards or the department shall refuse to issue a license, certificate or registration and shall refuse to […]
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 […]