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NCSBN joins with other nursing stakeholders to support practice/academic partnerships to assist with COVID-19

Published March 26, 2020 |

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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 →

NCSBN Transition to Practice Courses

Published February 28, 2017 |

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 →

What can I do to determine if a nursing task which includes procedures/treatments is within my scope of practice?

Nurses have the option of filing a “Petition for Declaratory Statement”. In many instances nursing duties and responsibilities are not specifically addressed in the Florida Nurse Practice Act (Chapter 464, FS), or the Rules of the Florida Board of Nursing … Continue reading →

Will Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) be required to obtain a Doctor of Nurse Practice degree?

Requiring an APRN to obtain a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) would require a legislative action. Currently, there is no mandate regarding this educational requirement. You may review the APRN Consensus Model on the National Council of State Boards of … Continue reading →

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Apply Online → Change Profession RequirementsProcessFeesStatutes and RulesRequirements For Licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, the … Continue reading →

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Renewal Requirements, Process, Fees and Continuing Education (CE) for a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Renew Online →Login Help →Change Profession RequirementsProcessFeesCEUStatutes & RulesRequirements Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) are renewed by the department … Continue reading →

How can I get an exemption from the Malpractice Insurance requirement?

Use the Financial Responsibility Form. Just print it out, complete the form and send it in.  

Do I need malpractice insurance to be licensed?

APRNs practicing in Florida are required to be covered by malpractice insurance unless they qualify for an exemption listed on the Financial Responsibility Form. The Financial Responsibility form must be completed and filed with the board office before APRN certification … Continue reading →