Florida Center for Nursing (FCN) Nurse Supply Findings Published
Nurse Supply Findings Published The Center conducts an analysis of Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses, and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners every two years to get a picture of Florida’s nurse supply -including the numbers of nurses, demographics, education, employment status, … Continue reading
Florida Nursing Quarterly – Vol. 2 Issue 2
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Does the Florida Board of Nursing maintain of list of approved APRN programs?
The Florida Board of Nursing does not complete a primary source verification of education for all of its Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). We do not maintain a list of “approved” APRN programs. Florida APRN applicants are required to hold … 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 toured Nova Southeastern University’s College of Nursing
Staff of the Florida Board of Nursing toured Nova Southeastern University’s College of Nursing’s simulation labs on December 4, 2013. The multifaceted centers accommodate multiple allied health programs, which include nursing and physical therapy education programs. Visiting state-of-the-art simulation labs … 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
Learning with the Florida Board of Nursing
A National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Regional NCLEX Workshop was held Thursday, May 2, 2013 in Jacksonville. The NCSBN Examinations department content staff worked in conjunction with the Florida Board of Nursing to conduct this one-day regional … Continue reading
Florida Board of Nursing Approved Remedial Courses
What national nursing specialty certification boards are recognized by the Florida Board of Nursing?
Rule 64B9-4.002(3), F.A.C., provides the professional or national nursing specialty boards recognized by the Board. You can find the full rule on the web at: https://www.flrules.org/gateway/Organization.asp?OrgNo=64B9 Advanced practice registered nurses certified under s. 464.012 must complete at least 3 hours … Continue reading
Does Florida require out-of-state certified nursing assistants applying for Endorsement to complete any exams?
Florida does not require the testing for those candidates who have been verified as being actively certified and in good standing in another state. Otherwise, you will be required to take the written and performance exams in order to be … Continue reading
