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Q: Where can I find information on educational programs? Which schools are accredited or approved? A: Our Education Unit works hard to provide all information regarding educational programs to the public. We have lists of all CNA, LPN and RN … 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
Frequently Asked Questions and How To’s
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
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
Where can I find the Florida law and rules related to nursing education programs?
You may view the Chapter 464, Nurse Practice Act, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 64B9, Rules of the Florida Board of Nursing, Florida Administrative Code, please visit https://floridasnursing.gov/resources/ and http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0400-0499/0464/0464PARTIContentsIndex.html&StatuteYear=2018
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The Florida Board of Nursing licenses, monitors, disciplines, educates and, when appropriate, rehabilitates its licensees to assure their fitness and competence in providing health care services for the people of Florida. The sole legislative purpose in enacting the Nurse Practice Act is to ensure … Continue reading
Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) Rules (Effective 3/13/2024)
Qualified Medication Aide Rules (Effective 3/13/2024) The following rules, pertaining to Qualified Medication Aides, are now in effect from the implementation of Senate Bill 558 from the 2023 Session. Rules 64B9-14.001, .0015, .002, and .003, Florida Administrative Code found here. … Continue reading
Reframing the future of health care for underserved Floridians
Need assistance with repaying your student loans? FRAME participants may receive up to $15,000 annually for service in Florida’s underserved communities. Continue reading
NCSBN Elects National Leadership and Considers New Business with its Members at its 2023 Annual Meeting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: media@ncsbn.org CHICAGO – NCSBN met in Chicago Aug. 16-18, 2023, to consider pertinent association business with its members. NCSBN Board of Directors President Jay Douglas, MSM, RN, CSAC, FRE, executive director, Virginia Board of Nursing, noted, … Continue reading
