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
Gov. Scott Appoints Six to Board of Nursing
On October 27, 2017, in Recent Appointments, by Staff TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the reappointment of three and the appointment of three to the Board of Nursing. Kathryn Whitson, 53, of Jacksonville, is a nursing education … Continue reading
Are You Renewal Ready?
Upcoming License Renewals With license renewal deadlines looming, nursing professionals are advised to circle crucial upcoming dates on their calendars. All of them fall during the Spring and Summer months: Registered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNPs) have … 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
New Legislation Impacting Your Profession
Learn about the 2016 Florida Legislation that may impact your profession. 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
The Florida Board of Nursing announces new leadership
The Florida Board of Nursing announces new leadership. Ann-Lynn Denker, PhD, ARNP, was elected as Chair, and Linda Horton, PhD, EdD, MSN, RN, JD, was re-elected as Vice-Chair, at the Board’s November 21, 2014 conference call. Ann-Lynn Denker, PhD, ARNP … Continue reading
Florida Board of Nursing Announces New Leadership
The Florida Board of Nursing is proud to announce new leadership. Lavigne Kirkpatrick BS, RN, was elected as Chair, and Linda Horton, PhD, EdD, MSN, RN, JD, was elected as Vice-Chair, at the Board’s August 2, 2013 meeting in Orlando. … Continue reading
