What exams are required to become a certified nursing assistant in the state of Florida?
You must pass both the written and the performance exam offered by the testing vendor, Prometric, to be certified as a nursing assistant in the state of Florida. The only exception to this is for approved Endorsement candidates.
How do I get in touch with the Florida Nursing Assistant Registry?
You can reach the registry at (850) 245-4125 or by email at MQA.CNA@flhealth.gov.
Will participation in the Intervention Project for Nurses (IPN) protect my nursing license from discipline by the Florida Board of Nursing?
Being unable to practice nursing safely due to use of drugs, alcohol, chemicals, a mental condition, or the possession or distribution of controlled drugs for other than legitimate purposes is a violation of the Nurse Practice Act that can result … Continue reading
Where can I find the Florida law and rules related to nursing education programs?
You may view the Chapter 464, Nurse Practice Act, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 64B9, Rules of the Florida Board of Nursing, Florida Administrative Code, please visit https://floridasnursing.gov/resources/ and http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0400-0499/0464/0464PARTIContentsIndex.html&StatuteYear=2018
What do I do if I have a complaint about a nursing education program in Florida?
You may consider forwarding your concerns to the Commission for Independent Education (CIE) for further evaluation. CIE receives and processes complaints filed against nursing education programs. Students may file concerns with the Florida Department of Education, Commission for Independent Education … Continue reading
Where can I find a list of post-licensure/graduate nursing education programs in Florida?
The Florida Board of Nursing does not regulate post-licensure nursing education programs, for example RN-BSN or other advanced nursing degrees. Please contact the Florida Department of Education for this information. www.fldoe.org.
How can I find out which nursing education programs in Florida are LPN-RN bridge programs?
The Florida Board of Nursing does not regulate admission criteria for nursing programs. Please contact the nursing program directly for information on advanced placement opportunities
How can I find out which nursing education programs in Florida offer courses online?
Nursing education programs may deliver course content through several venues. Please contact the nursing education program directly for this information.
Where can I view an approved nursing education program’s annual summary of compliance with s. 464.019, Florida Statutes?
To view an approved nursing education program’s annual summary of compliance with s. 464.019, Florida Statutes, please visit http://ww10.doh.state.fl.us/pub/bon/
What is the difference between an “approved” and an “accredited” pre-licensure nursing education program in Florida?
An “approved” nursing education program is a program for the prelicensure education of professional or practical nurses that is conducted in Florida at an educational institution that is approved and regulated under s. 464.019, Florida Statutes. Approved RN nursing education programs … Continue reading
