Advanced Practice Licensure Change
Effective October 1, 2018: Chapter 2018-106, Laws of Florida, changes Advanced Practice licensure. Click here for more information. Continue reading
New Legislation Impacting Your Profession
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2018 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession. Continue reading
How many continuing education hours are required for licensure renewal?
Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses, and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses are required to complete 24 hours of appropriate CE during each renewal period, including two (2) hours relating to prevention of medical errors, two (2) hours in Laws and Rules … Continue reading
What do I do if I am told I am disqualified from employment due to a problem with my background screening?
If you hold an active CNA, LPN, RN, or APRN license you may request an exemption review through the Department of Health. If it is determined the disqualifying offenses do not make you ineligible for employment, you will be granted … Continue reading
Become a Volunteer
Volunteers are vital to the Florida Department of Health’s mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through community efforts. Continue reading
A New Licensure Experience for Health Care Practitioners
E-licensing demonstrates the commitment of the Department to expedite
licensure and verification processes. Learn more by clicking here! Continue reading
2024 Bills Impacting Health Care Professions
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2024 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession. Continue reading
Nurse Practitioner Week 2023
The Board of Nursing extends best wishes to our advanced practice licensees during Nurse Practitioner Week and appreciates your dedication in helping to meet the health care needs of Floridians and visitors to our state. Click here to view the … Continue reading
How do I verify a school or program?
The list of approved CNA training programs can be found here. The list of approved LPN and RN prelicensure nursing programs in Florida, as well as their current status such as Approved, Accredited, or Probation can be found here. You can search and … Continue reading
Hurricane Idalia: Early Prescription Refills Permitted Under State of Emergency
On August 26, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency to prepare for Hurricane Idalia. Continue reading
