Governor Rick Scott Appoints Three to Board of Nursing
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott announced three appointments to the Board of Nursing. Diana Forst, 53, of Palm City, is a registered nurse with Martin County Health Systems. She fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term … Continue reading
Can I challenge the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Examination?
Applicants who have successfully completed courses, equivalent to practical nursing education in a professional nursing program, may qualify for NCLEX-PN based on practical nursing equivalency (PNEQ). All professional courses (RN) taken must have been successfully completed with a grade of … Continue reading
Report Unlicensed Activity
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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
CE/CME at Renewal – A New Approach to License Renewal
The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, will now review your continuing education records in the electronic tracking system… Continue reading
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I have earned over 26 hours of continuing education units (CEUs). Can I carry the balance over to the next renewal period?
No, all CEUs must be earned within your renewal period and cannot be carried over to the next biennium. Also, CEs taken prior to the issuance of a permanent license cannot be counted towards renewal requirements.