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Does the supervising physician that I list on my protocol have to be licensed in Florida?

Yes, the supervising physician that you list on your protocol must be licensed in Florida.

Does an APRN have to submit multiple protocols for different physicians that will be supervising them?

No, an APRN can have one protocol entailing one page that includes the signatures, license numbers and DEA numbers of all the physicians that will be supervising them.

How many supervising physicians can be listed on a protocol?

A minimum of one physician is required to be listed on a protocol as the primary supervising physician. A back-up physician may be included in the protocol if the APRN or facility wishes to appoint a secondary physician.

How many APRNs can be listed on a protocol?

Only one APRN can be listed on a protocol.

Where does the nurse need to send a protocol?

Effective June 23, 2017, under HB453, in accordance with 464.012 and 458.348 Florida Statutes under Chapter 456, the Board of Nursing will no longer be required to receive, review, or maintain Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner protocols. 464.012(3), F.S. An advanced … Continue reading

Do all nurse practitioners need to file protocols?

464.012(3), F.S. An advanced registered nurse practitioner shall perform those functions authorized in this section within the framework of an established protocol which must be maintained onsite at the location or locations at which an advanced registered nurse practitioner practices. … Continue reading

HB 607 Passes Legislature – Impact to RNs, CNAs, and APRNs

Separate portions of HB 607, now referred to as Chapter 2020-9, Laws of Florida, impact Board of Nursing licensees. Continue reading

Can I prescribe without going through my supervising doctor if my license is now registered as autonomous?

Autonomous registrants are no longer under a protocol agreement.

Electronic Prescribing Requirements

Click here for the new requirements requiring prescribers to generate and transmit all prescriptions electronically Continue reading

Advanced Practice Licensure Change

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