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
What qualifications must I have completed to qualify as an APRN?
Effective July 1, 2006, all specialties of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse applying for licensure in Florida must provide proof of National Certification.
Do I get two separate licenses; one for my RN license and one for my APRN?
Yes. Effective October 1, 2018: Chapter 2018-106, Laws of Florida transitioned ARNP certification to APRN license.
New Legislation Impacting Your Profession
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2018 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession. Continue reading
Do all nurses qualify for the designation as a “Psychiatric” nurse?
No, only an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) who has met the necessary requirements outlined in statute is recognized as a psychiatric nurse. Pursuant to s.394.455(35), F.S., “Psychiatric nurse” means an advanced practice registered nurse certified under s.464.012 who has … Continue reading
Grieving Families Act
Attention ARNPs: Nonviable birth certificates can be filed by the Department of Health’s Bureau of Vital Statistics, effective July 1, 2017 Continue reading
A New and Improved Search Portal
The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance is excited to announce the launch of the new and improved MQA Search Services Portal. 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
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
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
