Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need

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October 13, 2025

Requirements APRN

Visit Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) website for more information: https://data.hrsa.gov/tools/shortage-area/hpsa-find. The recipient of a temporary certificate for practice in an area of critical need must, within 30 […]
April 17, 2025

License Deactivation

Florida became part of the NLC on January 19, 2018. Compact rules do not allow a license to be maintained or renewed if the nurse has […]
April 17, 2025

Apply Online / Return to Login

To apply online visit MQA Services Portal to create an account or return to your account by clicking the button below.
April 1, 2025

Special Testing Accommodations

The Department of Health will provide reasonable and appropriate special testing accommodations due to disability, religious conflict, or English as a second language (ESL). Please note, […]
March 26, 2025

Processing Times

Florida law provides that an initial application must be reviewed within 30 days. Below is the average number of days for initial review by license type. […]
March 26, 2025

Electronic Fingerprinting

Applicants for initial licensure must use a Livescan service provider to have their fingerprints submitted electronically to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for conducting […]
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