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Updated Standards for Protocols: Physicians and ARNPs

An Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) is any person licensed in this state to practice Professional Nursing and certified in specialized nursing practices, including… Continue reading

Innovative Tool to Keep Adults on Schedule for Good Health

Adults are encouraged to discuss their health screenings and immunization schedule with their health care professionals Continue reading

MQA publishes latest quarterly report

The Department of Health’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) remains committed to developing and implementing strategies to better serve health care practitioners, license applicants and serve health care consumers. In an effort to update MQA’s 22 health care provider … Continue reading

Important Measles Update

Measles is a highly contagious disease, transmitted by respiratory aerosols when an infected person coughs or sneezes… Continue reading

Florida Veteran Health Heroes

The Florida Department of Health honors and supports veterans, members of the military and their families on Veterans Day. Continue reading

Protect Yourself Against Unlicensed Activity

The “Health Provider” who claims to charge much less than the rest… Do you really know the truth? Protect yourself. An individual who poses as a licensed dentist, physician, nurse, pharmacist, or any other type of health care practitioner can … Continue reading

Governor Rick Scott Appoints Three to Board of Nursing

Yesterday, Governor Rick Scott announced the appointments of Kathryn L. Whitson, Dr. JoAnn Trybulski, and Elmira Gainey to the Board of Nursing. Whitson, 50, of Ocala, is a nursing instructor at the Rasmussen College School of Nursing. Previously, she was … Continue reading

Request License Verification/Certification

For LPN and RN  – You may request Licensure Verification through Nursys (www.Nursys.com) Please Note: If you are no longer licensed in Florida, your license information may not be available through Nursys. OR Make cashier’s check or money order payable to … Continue reading

Florida Board of Nursing Approved Remedial Courses

There are three scenarios which would require completion of an approved remedial course: Applicants who have failed the NCLEX three consecutive times will require a letter to begin the remedial course. To obtain a letter, please email MQA.NursingAppStatus@flhealth.gov. Applicants will be … 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