August 2020 Agenda
The agenda for the upcoming August 6-7, 2020 Board Meeting has been published. You can locate the agenda by visiting https://floridasnursing.gov/meeting-information/
New Legislation Impacting Your Profession
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2020 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession. Continue reading
Nurses Week
The Board of Nursing salutes all of our hard working and dedicated APRNs, RNs, and LPNs during National Nurses Week – May 6th – 13th. 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
Happy CRNA Week!
Happy CRNA Week! Please see Gov. DeSantis’ Proclamation at this link: https://floridasnursing.gov/pdfs/CRNA-Week-2020.pdf
Electronic Prescribing Requirements
Click here for the new requirements requiring prescribers to generate and transmit all prescriptions electronically Continue reading
Hepatitis A Public Health Emergency
Florida, like other parts of the United States, is experiencing a Public Health Emergency as a result of Hepatitis A Virus (HAV). Click here for more information. Continue reading
Happy Nurse Practitioner Week!
Happy Nurse Practitioner Week! Please see Gov. DeSantis’ Proclamation at this link: https://floridasnursing.gov/pdfs/NP_Week_Proclamation_2019.pdf
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) & Registered Nurse (RN) Multistate Upgrade
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
