CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics CEU
E-Learning Tool: Applying Best Practices for Reporting Medical and Health Information on Birth Certificates Continue reading
How do I register as a Controlled Substance Prescriber for the treatment of chronic nonmalignant pain?
In accordance with section 456.44(2), Florida Statutes, an allopathic physician licensed under Chpter 458, an osteopathic physician licensed under Chapter 459, a podiatric physician licensed under Chapter 461, a dentist licensed under Chapter 466, a physician assistant licensed under Chapter … Continue reading
Are You Renewal Ready?
Florida health care professionals are required by law to report continuing education (CE) course completion prior to renewing their licenses. All CE hours must be reported into the continuing education tracking system in order to proceed with license renewal. If … Continue reading
Important Legislative Update regarding HB 423
Important Legislative Update for the Medical and Nursing Professions HB 423 became law April 14, 2016 and affects several components within the medical and nursing professions. Not knowing the licensure requirements or grounds for discipline within your profession does not … Continue reading
Updated Standards for Protocols: Physicians and ARNPs
An Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) is any person licensed in this state to practice Professional Nursing and certified in specialized nursing practices, including… Continue reading
New Law to Take Effect July 1, 2015
Chapter 2015-111, Laws of Florida: Psychiatric Nurses The new law redefines “psychiatric nurse” [as used in Chapter 394, Florida Statutes; The Baker Act] as a certified advanced registered nurse practitioner, instead of a registered nurse, who holds a national advanced … Continue reading
Does the Florida Board of Nursing maintain of list of approved APRN programs?
The Florida Board of Nursing does not complete a primary source verification of education for all of its Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). We do not maintain a list of “approved” APRN programs. Florida APRN applicants are required to hold … 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
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
