Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to the Florida Board of Nursing Help Center – an online tool for applicants, licensees, and the public to search and access our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), contact our office, and learn “how to” do business with the board.

NCLEX Information

The 2017 NCLEX Candidate Bulletin and 2017 NCLEX Information Flyer (effective Jan. 1, 2017) is now available on the NCSBN website.

The 2017 NCLEX Candidate Bulletin is an important resource for candidates seeking licensure/registration in the U.S. and Canada. It provides information on how to register to take the NCLEX, how to schedule an appointment, the rules that they are expected to follow on the day of the exam as well as information on receiving NCLEX results. The Bulletin is available in both English and French.

The NCLEX Information Flyer provides a quick reference for important NCLEX information for candidates.

The 2017 NCLEX Candidate Bulletin and 2017 NCLEX Information Flyer can be found on the Candidate Bulletin and Information page of the NCSBN website.

What if I was licensed in Florida before Florida joined the eNLC?

Florida RNs and LPNs will be able to start applying on January 19th to convert to a multi-state
license and must meet the following requirements.

  • Have a current, Clear, Active license
  • Graduated from a qualifying education program (or graduated from a foreign program verified by independent credentials review agency)
  • Pass the NCLEX exam
  • Have no active discipline on a license
  • Submit to a federal criminal background check
  • Have no felony conviction
  • Not currently enrolled in an alternative to discipline program (i.e. IPN)
  • Have a valid U. S. Social Security number

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