When is the deadline for renewing my nurse license in Florida?

Registered Nurses (RN) and Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) are renewed by the department in groups: April 30 of even and odd years, and July 31 of even and odd years. The deadline for renewing your Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Florida is on July 31 of every odd-numbered year. (Source: Florida Board of Nursing )

How many continuing education (CE) hours do I need to complete for license renewal?

Nurses in Florida are required to complete 24 hours of continuing education every two years, including two hours of medical error prevention and two hours of domestic violence CE. (Source: Florida Board of Nursing )

Can I renew my nurse license online?

Yes, Florida allows nurses to renew their licenses online through the Florida Board of Nursing website. (Source: Florida Board of Nursing )

What happens if I miss the renewal deadline for my nurse license in Florida?

If you miss the renewal deadline, your license will become delinquent. You will have to pay a delinquency fee and complete additional CE hours to renew your license. If you fail to renew your license within two years from the renewal deadline, your license will expire, and you will have to reapply to the Board of Nursing to reinstate it. (Source: Florida Board of Nursing )

Can I renew my nurse license in Florida if I have an active disciplinary action against me?

It depends on the nature of the disciplinary action and whether it affects your ability to practice nursing safely. In some cases, the Board of Nursing may require additional documentation or monitoring before renewing your license. (Source: Florida Board of Nursing )

Florida Board of Nursing License Renewal Requirements for Nurses

What are the state license renewal requirements for a nurse in Florida?

For registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and advanced practice registered nurses in the state of Florida, there are specific license renewal requirements that the Florida Board of Nursing determines. These requirements include courses for RNs, LPNs, and APRNs.
We report course completions electronically to CE Broker every 24 hours for Florida licensees.

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CE Requirements for Nursing Licenses

Every two years, the Florida Nursing Board requires nurses to complete the following continuing education contact hours to comply with licensing requirements:

24 contact hours for RN license renewal
24 contact hours for LPN license renewal
24 contact hours for APRN license renewal

Mandated State Courses

To renew your Florida nursing license, you will need to complete continuing education in following topics:

2 contact hours on Domestic Violence for Florida Nurses

2 contact hours on Florida Laws and Rules for Nursing

1 contact hour on HIV/AIDS for Florida Healthcare Professionals

2 contact hours on Human Trafficking for Florida Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals

2 contact hours on Prevention of Medical Errors for Florida Healthcare Professionals

2 contact hours on Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace for Florida Nurses

License Expiration and Renewal

Registered Nurse Licenses:

Florida RN licenses renew every two years on April 30 and July 31. The date is set by the system.

Licensed Practical Nurse Licenses:

Florida LPN licenses renew every two years on July 31 in odd-numbered years.

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licenses:

Florida APRN licenses renew every two years on April 30 and July 31. The date is set by the system.

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Florida nursing license renewal information as of September 2019.

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