This temporary and restricted licensure avenue is for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses who are
- licensed to practice in any jurisdiction of the United States
- whose licenses are currently valid.
- who meet educational and training requirements established by the board,
- Hold a valid Registered Nurse License from any US jurisdiction (at initial APRN licensure)
- Applicants who graduated on or after October 1, 1998, must have completed requirements for a master’s degree or post-master’s degree certification.
- Graduates from either a certificate or currently closed program should submit supporting documentation that demonstrates program compliance with Board guidelines.
- proof of national advanced practice certification from an approved nursing specialty board.
- Proof of malpractice insurance or exemption.
- Electronic Fingerprinting
- and who intend to practice in:
- An area of critical need as determined by the State Surgeon General.
- A county health department.
- A correctional facility.
- A Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) clinic.
- A community health center funded by section (s.) 329, s. 330, or s. 340 of the United States Public Health Services Act.
- Another agency or institution approved by the State Surgeon General that provides health care services to meet the needs of underserved populations in this state; or
- An area for a limited time to address critical health care specialty, demographic, or geographic needs relating to Florida’s accessibility of health care services as determined by the State Surgeon General.
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 days after accepting employment, notify the board of all approved institutions in which the licensee practices as part of their employment.
