Important Legislative Update regarding HB 423
Important Legislative Update for the Medical and Nursing Professions HB 423 became law April 14, 2016 and affects several components within the medical and nursing professions. Not knowing the licensure requirements or grounds for discipline within your profession does not … Continue reading
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
New CE Requirement in 2017
The requirement becomes effective August 1, 2017, then every other biennium thereafter
(every 4 years). Continue reading
Does the Florida Board of Nursing maintain of list of approved APRN programs?
The Florida Board of Nursing does not complete a primary source verification of education for all of its Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). We do not maintain a list of “approved” APRN programs. Florida APRN applicants are required to hold … Continue reading
The Florida Board of Nursing announces new leadership
The Florida Board of Nursing announces new leadership. Ann-Lynn Denker, PhD, ARNP, was elected as Chair, and Linda Horton, PhD, EdD, MSN, RN, JD, was re-elected as Vice-Chair, at the Board’s November 21, 2014 conference call. Ann-Lynn Denker, PhD, ARNP … Continue reading
Are You Renewal Ready? Mandatory CE Reporting!
The Department of Health would like to remind all Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) of their upcoming mandatory continuing education (CE) reporting cycle. LPN Renewals will begin April 2015 for the cycle ending July 31, 2015. All CE hours must be … Continue reading
How do I apply for the Multistate Upgrade?
In order to have multistate privileges in the compact, log into your MQA account and select “Multi-State Registered Nurse Application” from the drop-down menu under “Manage My License”. The application requires a $100.00 fee and updated Livescan results to be … Continue reading
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
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
