Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Eight to the Board of Nursing
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Flippo, Jose Delfin Castillo, Fidelia Roster, Jody Rain, Heather Baumwald, Robert Macdonald, Deborah Becker and Christine Mueller to the Board of Nursing. Continue reading
Notification of Renewal Deadline Extension
State Surgeon General Scott A. Rivkees issued Emergency Order 21-001 granting licensure renewal extensions Continue reading
Can an APRN sign death certificates?
Only an APRN who registered and been approved for autonomous practice can sign a death certificate according to House Bill 607. The Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics looks forward to supporting and welcoming Autonomous Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (AAPRNs) … Continue reading
Important Message Regarding License Expiration Dates
State Surgeon General Dr. Scott A. Rivkees issued Emergency Order DOH No. 20-008 extending the licensure renewal expiration with renewal deadlines between May 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020. Continue reading
NCSBN has developed several free COVID-19 related courses
NCSBN has developed COVID-19 courses for students, new graduates, nurses returning to the workforce, and those who are interested in learning more about the COVID-19 pandemic. The courses are posted on the International Center for Regulatory Scholarship (ICRS) website. They … Continue reading
Updates Regarding Testing Centers During COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
As concerns related to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) continue, NCSBN/Pearson VUE and Prometric are working diligently to ensure the safety of NCLEX and CNA testing candidates. Continue reading
Public Health Emergency License Reactivation
Health care practitioners with inactive licenses may temporarily reactivate their license to help during the COVID-19 Pandemic Continue reading
Important Message Regarding License Expiration Dates
Governor Ron DeSantis extended the licensure renewal expiration date for all health care practitioners currently in licensure renewal. Continue reading
NLC Update
The Nurse Licensure Compact is implemented and operational as of 7/1 in Kansas and Louisiana! RNs & LPNs who hold multistate licenses from NLC states can now practice in these two new jurisdictions. Additional Resources: Learn More about the NLC … Continue reading
New Legislation Impacting Your Profession
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2019 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession. Continue reading
