I endorsed in from another state. How many contact hours do I need to renew my license?
Most initial licenses are not valid for the full 2 years. One (1) contact hour is required for each month, or partial month, of the licensure cycle, including two (2) hours on Prevention of Medical Errors and two (2) hours … Continue reading
I passed the NCLEX in the last year. How many contact hours do I need to renew my license?
Nurses licensed by examination, in any state, during the current renewal period are exempt from continuing education requirements for the first renewal period, with the exception of the required 2 hour course in Prevention of Medical Errors, 2 hour course … Continue reading
I am currently moving to another state, but I want to keep my license active in Florida. Do I still need to submit a protocol?
No, any APRN who is not currently practicing in Florida does not need to send a protocol, but you will need to submit a Financial Responsibility Form to our Board office and check the corresponding box.
Does an APRN have to submit multiple protocols for different physicians that will be supervising them?
No, an APRN can have one protocol entailing one page that includes the signatures, license numbers and DEA numbers of all the physicians that will be supervising them.
Do I need a dispensing license?
If it is in your protocols that you are to dispense medications for a fee, you must be authorized to dispense. Dispensing is writing and filling a prescription and selling the medication to a patient. Giving samples is not dispensing. … Continue reading
Do I need malpractice insurance to be licensed?
APRNs practicing in Florida are required to be covered by malpractice insurance unless they qualify for an exemption listed on the Financial Responsibility Form. The Financial Responsibility form must be completed and filed with the board office before APRN certification … Continue reading
Can a Florida RN upgrade to an APRN?
No. The APRN license is independent from the RN license so it will be a different license. You can apply by using our online services portal at https://mqa-vo.doh.state.fl.us/datamart/voservicesportal or you may find a PDF version of the application on the … Continue reading
