New Legislation Impacting Your Profession
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2023 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession. Continue reading
New Legislation Impacting Your Profession
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2020 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession. Continue reading
Updates Regarding Testing Centers During COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
As concerns related to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) continue, NCSBN/Pearson VUE and Prometric are working diligently to ensure the safety of NCLEX and CNA testing candidates. Continue reading
Are You Renewal Ready?
Upcoming License Renewals With license renewal deadlines looming, nursing professionals are advised to circle crucial upcoming dates on their calendars. All of them fall during the Spring and Summer months: Registered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNPs) have … Continue reading
Additional Key Legislation Passes Legislature
HB 423, designated in part as The Barbara Lumpkin Prescribing Act, passed the Legislature on Friday and authorizes ARNPs and PAs to prescribe controlled substances. If approved by the Governor, the bill’s effective date is July 1, 2016. A Negative … Continue reading
FAQs – Your most recent questions answered!
Q: Where can I find information on educational programs? Which schools are accredited or approved? A: Our Education Unit works hard to provide all information regarding educational programs to the public. We have lists of all CNA, LPN and RN … Continue reading
Name Changes, Address Updates and Nurse Practice Act
Do you know where to locate the most current edition of the Nurse Practice Act, or how to change your name or address on your license? This update will answer those questions and direct you to the most efficient way to … Continue reading
What ORI number do I use to do my Livescan?
CNA Applicant – EDOH0380Z LPN/RN Applicant – EDOH4420Z APRN Applicant – EDOH4420Z LPN/RN Multi-State Upgrade Applicant – EDOH4420Z
Florida Administrative Code: Rule 64B9-5.012
The Florida Board of Nursing proposed a new rule to incorporate the requirement of Standards for In-Service Training for Certified Nursing Assistants in Florida. Rule 64B9-5.012 became effective October 27, 2013. Continue reading
Frequently Asked Questions and How To’s
Do you know where to locate the most current edition of the Nurse Practice Act? Or how to change your name or address on your license? This update will answer those questions and direct you to the most efficient way to … Continue reading
