Updated Standards for Protocols: Physicians and ARNPs
An Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) is any person licensed in this state to practice Professional Nursing and certified in specialized nursing practices, including… Continue reading
Why must I pay a $5.00 student loan forgiveness fee to obtain a license or renew my license?
The Florida Legislature established the Nursing Student Loan Forgiveness Program (NSLFP) in 1989 to encourage qualified personnel to seek employment in areas of the state where critical nursing shortages exist. The program provides funds to assist in the repayment of … Continue reading
OPPAGA Research Memorandum
The Florida Legislature’s Office of Program Policy Analysis & Government Accountability (OPPAGA) has released a research memorandum regarding the 2015 Nurse Licensure Compact revisions. OPPAGA evaluated the revisions and was directed by the Legislature to answer the following four questions: … Continue reading
Auvi-Q Pen Injector Recall
Sanofi is recalling hundreds of thousands of epinephrine injectors used to treat severe allergic reactions because they may not deliver the correct amount of the life-saving drug. The recall includes all Auvi-Q injections currently on the U.S. market, or roughly … Continue reading
Can hours earned from a CPR course be applied to the 24 hour continuing education requirement for licensure renewal?
Hours earned after the completion of a Basic Life Support (BLS) course or an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) recertification course can’t be applied towards the 24 hour continuing education requirement for purposes of licensure renewal. The Florida Board of … Continue reading
Board Meeting
The next Board Meeting will be held October 7-9, 2015. To access the agenda for the upcoming meeting visit Board Meeting Agenda.
New Law to Take Effect July 1, 2015
Chapter 2015-111, Laws of Florida: Psychiatric Nurses The new law redefines “psychiatric nurse” [as used in Chapter 394, Florida Statutes; The Baker Act] as a certified advanced registered nurse practitioner, instead of a registered nurse, who holds a national advanced … Continue reading
National Nurses Week 2015
“National Nurses’ Week is an appropriate time to publicly recognize all the nurses who work tirelessly to provide high-quality… Continue reading
FAQs – Your most recent questions answered!
Q: Where can I find information on educational programs? Which schools are accredited or approved? A: Our Education Unit works hard to provide all information regarding educational programs to the public. We have lists of all CNA, LPN and RN … Continue reading
National Nurse Practitioner Week
The Florida Board of Nursing celebrates National Nurse Practitioner Week, November 9-15, 2014. We appreciate the knowledge and invaluable care that nurse practitioners provide to the residents of the state of Florida. We celebrate their contributions to health care not … Continue reading
