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October 13, 2025
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October 13, 2025
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Licensed Practical Nurse by Examination.
April 17, 2025
Florida became part of the NLC on January 19, 2018. Compact rules do not allow a license to be maintained or renewed if the nurse has […]
April 17, 2025
To apply online visit MQA Services Portal to create an account or return to your account by clicking the button below.
April 17, 2025
April 14, 2025
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Licensed Practical Nurse & Registered Nurse Multistate Upgrade.
April 13, 2025
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Licensed Practical Nurse by Endorsement.
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.
April 1, 2025
The Department of Health will provide reasonable and appropriate special testing accommodations due to disability, religious conflict, or English as a second language (ESL). Please note, […]
March 26, 2025
Florida law provides that an initial application must be reviewed within 30 days. Below is the average number of days for initial review by license type. […]