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How many continuing education hours are required for licensure renewal?

Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses, and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses are required to complete 24 hours of appropriate CE during each renewal period, including two (2) hours relating to prevention of medical errors, two (2) hours in Laws and Rules … Continue reading

NCSBN National Simulation Study

NCSBN National Simulation Study   The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) recently published its National Simulation Study results.  You can view information related to the study at the NCSBN website https://www.ncsbn.org/research/recent-research/simulation-study.page.  Florida International University’s pre-licensure nursing program … 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

FBON Staff Tours State-of-the-Art Simulation Labs

Deborah Hansen,BSN, RN, Nurse Consultant Erin Pierce, BSN, RN, Nurse Consultant Janet Doke, BSN, RN, Nurse Consultant Sherri Sutton-Johnson, MSN, RN, Director of Nursing Education Joe Baker, Jr., Executive Director Staff of the Florida Board of Nursing had an opportunity … Continue reading

Learn about My Health Care Provider (Verify a License)

You may visit our online License Verification where you may utilize the service to see if the status of your providers license and whether there are any disciplinary cases or public complaints against the licensee.

Request a Declaratory Statement

Any substantially affected person (i.e. a licensee or applicant) may seek a Declaratory Statement. Declaratory statements regarding an opinion of a board, or the department when there is no board, as to the applicability of a statutory provision, or of … 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

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Apply Online → Change Profession RequirementsProcessFeesStatutes and RulesRequirements For Licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, the … Continue reading

Licensed Practical Nurse & Registered Nurse by Endorsement

Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Licensed Practical Nurse & Registered Nurse by Endorsement. Apply Online →← Returning LoginChange Profession RequirementsProcessFeesStatutes and RulesRequirements For Licensure by Endorsement, … Continue reading

Licensed Practical Nurse & Registered Nurse by Examination

Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Licensed Practical Nurse & Registered Nurse by Examination. Apply Online →← Returning LoginChange Profession RequirementsProcessFeesStatutes and RulesRequirements The requirements for licensure … Continue reading