NCSBN’s International Nurse Regulator Collaborative Symposium
Joe Baker, Jr., executive director, and Janet Doke, nursing education consultant, are attending the National Council of State Board of Nursing’s International Nurse Regulator Collaborative Symposium in Chicago this week. The conference theme is: Regulation of Nursing – Challenging our … Continue reading
Name Changes, Address Updates and Nurse Practice Act
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
2014 National Nurses Week
National Nurses’ Week is celebrated annually from National Nurses’ Day on May 6th through the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, on May 12th. National Nurses’ Week is a time to reflect on the important contributions that … Continue reading
Can I challenge the Registered Nurse (RN) Examination?
Only graduates from an RN program qualify to take the RN NCLEX.
What do I need to qualify for the Practical Nurse Equivalency Examination (PNEQ)?
All professional (RN) courses taken must have been successfully completed with a grade of “C” or better and must have included theory and clinical instruction. The professional or practical nursing curriculum must document clinical experience and theoretical instruction in medical, … Continue reading
Can I challenge the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Examination?
Applicants who have successfully completed courses, equivalent to practical nursing education in a professional nursing program, may qualify for NCLEX-PN based on practical nursing equivalency (PNEQ). All professional courses (RN) taken must have been successfully completed with a grade of … Continue reading
Nurse Practitioner Week
The Florida Board of Nursing acknowledges November 10-16, 2013 as National Nurse Practitioner Week in recognition of the contribution these professionals make to the residents and visitors to Florida. Continue reading
NCSBN Award Ceremony Honors Outstanding Nurse Regulators
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing Inc. (NCSBN) recognized its dedicated and exceptional membership and guests at its annual awards ceremony during the NCSBN Annual Meeting and Delegate Assembly, held in Providence, R.I., Aug. 14-16, 2013. The Florida … Continue reading
Nurses’ Week 2013 and Centennial Celebration
In recognition of one hundred years of dedicated work and contributions to health care made by nurses each day toward the protection of public health, Florida’s State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. John H. Armstrong, Deputy Secretary … Continue reading
How many continuing education hours should be within a nurse’s specialty?
Employers may require completion of agency/facility specific continuing education (CE). If you have questions regarding specific CE for your agency/facility, please speak with your supervisor. Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners are required … Continue reading
