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Alternative Treatment Options for Veterans

Published June 28, 2019 |

HB 501 (2019), created section 295.156, Florida Statutes, allowing alternative treatment options for veterans. Click here for information on alternative treatments & eligibility requirements. Continue reading →

National Nurses Week

Published May 6, 2019 |

Why was my license deactivated?

Please go to https://floridasnursing.gov/questions-about-your-license-deactivation/ for more information.

Questions about Your License Deactivation?

Published January 15, 2019 |

Some RN/LPN licenses are being deactivated as part of the ongoing implementation of the Nurse Licensure Compact. Click here for info about this process & why it’s happening. Continue reading →

Difference Between RN/LPN Renewal and RN/LPN Compact Upgrade

Published January 14, 2019 |

Click here for more information regarding the difference between RN/LPN renewal and RN/LPN compact upgrades for 2019 licensure renewals. Continue reading →

Deactivation

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 a license in another party state that allows them to practice in Florida. What … Continue reading →

Advanced Practice Licensure Change

Published October 4, 2018 |

Effective October 1, 2018: Chapter 2018-106, Laws of Florida, changes Advanced Practice licensure. Click here for more information. Continue reading →

New Legislation Impacting Your Profession

Published March 30, 2018 |

Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2018 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession. Continue reading →

Death of Diane Johnson, MSN, RN

Published March 8, 2018 |

The Board of Nursing mourns the passing of one of its Board members, Ms. Diane Johnson, MSN, RN, of St. Augustine. She was recently appointed to the Nurse Educator Seat on the Board and was a resident of St. Augustine. … Continue reading →

Gov. Scott Appoints Two New Board Members

Published February 14, 2018 |

Gov. Scott Announces Appointments to Board of Nursing TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the following appointments. Board of Nursing Dr. Julie Talmadge, 58, of Gotha, is a nurse practitioner with Florida Hospital Orlando. She fills a vacant … Continue reading →