NCSBN Transition to Practice Courses
Did you know? The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) offers a Transition to Practice course series for new nurses. Courses are offered individually, or as a package. Course Competencies include: Course 1: Communication & Teamwork Develop situational … Continue reading
Substance Use Disorder in Nursing
As a nursing leader, you have an important responsibility – to keep patients and staff safe while maintaining high standards of care. Educate yourself and your colleagues about substance use disorder (SUD) with National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s … Continue reading
*UPDATE* – Register As A Controlled Substance Prescriber
*UPDATE* – For clarification purposes, ARNPs will be unable to designate themselves as prescribers on their practitioner profile through our secure “Online Services” website until the system is updated on January 2, 2017. Please note that ARNPs will need to … Continue reading
How do I register as a Controlled Substance Prescriber for the treatment of chronic nonmalignant pain?
In accordance with section 456.44(2), Florida Statutes, an allopathic physician licensed under Chpter 458, an osteopathic physician licensed under Chapter 459, a podiatric physician licensed under Chapter 461, a dentist licensed under Chapter 466, a physician assistant licensed under Chapter … Continue reading
Are You Renewal Ready?
Florida health care professionals are required by law to report continuing education (CE) course completion prior to renewing their licenses. All CE hours must be reported into the continuing education tracking system in order to proceed with license renewal. If … Continue reading
New Legislation Impacting Your Profession
Learn about the 2016 Florida Legislation that may impact your profession. Continue reading
Nursing Education Consultant Opportunity
The Education Unit at the Florida Board of Nursing is seeking a qualified registered nurse to join their team as a Nursing Education Consultant. If you are interested in this position, please click on the link below: https://jobs.myflorida.com/viewjob.html?optlink-view=view-867883&ERFormID=newjoblist&ERFormCode=any Please note … Continue reading
Important Legislative Update regarding HB 977
During the 2016 Legislative Session, HB 977 passed and became law on April 14th as Chapter 2016-231, Laws of Florida. The bill expands the behavioral health workforce and recognizes the critical need for psychiatric care throughout the state. The new … Continue reading
Important Legislative Update regarding HB 423
Important Legislative Update for the Medical and Nursing Professions HB 423 became law April 14, 2016 and affects several components within the medical and nursing professions. Not knowing the licensure requirements or grounds for discipline within your profession does not … Continue reading
Attention RNs and ARNPs: Are You Renewal Ready?
If you have questions regarding your license renewal, creating a continuing education (CE) account in the tracking system or CE requirements for nurses this webinar is for you. You are invited to participate in a free informative webinar hosted by … Continue reading
