Florida Board of Nursing Announces New Leadership
The Florida Board of Nursing is proud to announce new leadership. Lavigne Kirkpatrick BS, RN, was elected as Chair, and Linda Horton, PhD, EdD, MSN, RN, JD, was elected as Vice-Chair, at the Board’s August 2, 2013 meeting in Orlando. … Continue reading
The Board
The Board of Nursing plays an integral role in health care regulation as the board members and staff interact regularly with other nursing affiliated groups in Florida… Continue reading
Florida Administrative Code: Rule 64B9-5.013
The Florida Board of Nursing proposed a new rule to incorporate a requirement of continuing education on the laws and rules that govern the practice of nursing in Florida for Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Advanced … Continue reading
Florida Board of Nursing Approved Remedial Courses
There are three scenarios which would require completion of an approved remedial course: Applicants who have failed the NCLEX three consecutive times will require a letter to begin the remedial course. To obtain a letter, please email MQA.NursingAppStatus@flhealth.gov. Applicants will be … Continue reading
Help Center
Welcome to the Florida Board of Nursing Help Center – a online tool for applicants, licensees, and the public to search and access our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), contact our office, and learn “how to” do business with the board. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) … Continue reading
The Board
The Florida Board of Nursing plays an integral role in health care regulation as the board members and staff interact regularly with other nursing affiliated groups in Florida, as well as the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. The … Continue reading
Links and Resources
Welcome to the Florida Board of Nursing Online Resources – a tool for accessing applications, forms, statutes, rules and other important information. Exemptions → Declaratory Statements → Fillable PDF documents are not currently supported by the Firefox web browser. Please use an alternative web browser. Access to Applications, … Continue reading
Renewal Information
Licensees of the Florida Board of Nursing are required to renew their licenses biennially in order to maintain the right to practice. To learn more about the renewal process, select the type of license you wish to renew from the … Continue reading
Licensing and Registration
To learn more about the licensure process, select the type of license you wish to apply for from the list of professions below. The Board has made every effort to include the information you need to apply for licensure on … Continue reading
