National Nurses Week
The Board of Nursing Appreciates Hardworking Florida Nurses! Happy National Nurses Week 2017!
It’s Nurse Practitioner Week!
Governor Rick Scott has recognized November 13-19 as Nurse Practitioner Week. The Florida Board of Nursing sends their most sincere appreciation to the hard work of all of Florida’s Nurse Practitioners! The proclamation may be viewed at the link below: … Continue reading
NCSBN Makes Substance Use Disorder Educational Courses Free to Nurses and Nursing Students
NCSBN Makes Substance Use Disorder Educational Courses Free to Nurses and Nursing Students Media Contact: Dawn M. Kappel Director, Marketing & Communications 312.525.3667 direct 312.279.1034 fax dkappel@ncsbn.org Chicago – The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Board of … Continue reading
What is the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?
In March 2016, the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) was enrolled into Florida law. The enhanced NLC will allow Florida’s registered nurses (RN) and licensed practical nurses (LPN) to have one multi-state license with the ability to practice in all … Continue reading
Nurse Licensure Compact Bill Passed FL Legislature!
The revised Nurse Licensure Compact has passed the Florida Legislature! Thanks to Senator Denise Grimsley and Representative Cary Pigman for their hard work in making this happen. You may view the enrolled version of the legislation at the following link: … Continue reading
Many nurses facing discipline by the board claim they did not know.
Not knowing does not alleviate accountability. Become familiar with the Grounds for Discipline found in Section 456.072(1), Florida Statutes (F.S.), and…
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Renewal Due July 31, 2015
If the LPN does not have the hours to report by July 31, 2015, the license will move to a delinquent status at expiration. Register for an informational webinar today at www.FLHealthSource.gov. Continue reading
National Nurses Week 2015
“National Nurses’ Week is an appropriate time to publicly recognize all the nurses who work tirelessly to provide high-quality… Continue reading
The American Nurse Project
The American Nurse Project has just completed production on a documentary, highlighting the work of American nurses and the impact they have. The film adaptation, from the book by the same name, follows 5 nurses along with their patients in … Continue reading
National Nurse Practitioner Week
The Florida Board of Nursing celebrates National Nurse Practitioner Week, November 9-15, 2014. We appreciate the knowledge and invaluable care that nurse practitioners provide to the residents of the state of Florida. We celebrate their contributions to health care not … Continue reading
