Florida Nursing CE Requirements & License Renewal
Meet your Florida nursing CE requirements with ease. If you’d like a refresher on what’s needed to renew your license, see the requirements below.
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Florida : APN
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Mandatory Subjects Every Renewal:
General Hours - 16 contact hours
- Prevention of Medical Errors – 2 contact hours
- Florida Laws and Rules – 2 contact hours
- Human Trafficking - 2 contact hours
- Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances – 3 contact hours
Mandatory Subjects Every Other Renewal:
- Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace - 2 contact hours every 2nd renewal
Additional Requirements for Renewal:
- Domestic Violence - 2 contact hours every 3rd renewal
- HIV/AIDS – 1 contact hour; 1-time requirement first renewal
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
64B9-5.003 Standards for Continuing Education.
(5) Evaluation. Evidence satisfactory to the Board shall be presented that participants are given an opportunity to evaluate learning experiences, instructional methods, facilities and resources used for the offering. Self-directed learning experiences, including but not limited to home study, computer programs, internet or web-based courses, are required to evaluate learner knowledge at the completion of the learning experience. The evaluation must include a minimum of 10 questions. The learner must achieve a minimum score of 70% on the evaluation to receive the contact hours. The evaluation must be graded by the provider.
Roster
Governing Agency
florida
Florida : LVN-LPN
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Mandatory Subjects:
- Prevention of Medical Errors - 2 contact hours every 2-year renewal period.
- Florida Laws and Rules - 2 contact hours every 2-year renewal period.
- Human Trafficking - 2 contact hours every 2-year renewal period.
- Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace - 2 contact hours every 2nd renewal
Additional requirements for renewal:
- Domestic Violence - 2 contact hours every 3rd renewal in addition to the required 24 hours
- HIV/AIDS – 1 contact hour; 1-time requirement prior to first renewal
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
Roster
Governing Agency
florida
Florida : RN
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RNs are required to complete the following continuing education hours for license renewal:
- General Hours – 16 contact hours every 2-year renewal period.
- Prevention of Medical Errors – 2 contact hours every 2-year renewal period.
- Florida Laws and Rules – 2 contact hours every 2-year renewal period.
- Human Trafficking - 2 contact hours every 2-year renewal period.
- Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace - 2 contact hours every 2nd renewal.
- HIV/AIDS – 1 contact hour; 1-time requirement.
Additional requirements:
- Domestic Violence - 2 contact hours every 3rd renewal.
First Biennium Renewal: RNs initially licensed by examination during the current biennium, or RNs initially licensed by endorsement during the current biennium who took the exam in another state within the biennium, are exempt from the general CEU requirements for the first renewal. Those licensees must complete 2 hours in Prevention of Medical Errors, 2 hours in Florida Laws and Rules, 2 hours of Human Trafficking, 2 hours of Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace, and 1 hour of HIV/AIDS. Initial licenses that were issued for less than 24 months are required to complete 1-hour for each month that the license was valid for; these hours must include the required hours listed above.
Online Limitations
There is no limit on the number of contact hours earned that may be completed through self-directed learning experiences.
64B9-5.003 Standards for Continuing Education.
(5) Evaluation. Evidence satisfactory to the Board shall be presented that participants are given an opportunity to evaluate learning experiences, instructional methods, facilities and resources used for the offering. Self-directed learning experiences, including but not limited to home study, computer programs, internet or web-based courses, are required to evaluate learner knowledge at the completion of the learning experience. The evaluation must include a minimum of 10 questions. The learner must achieve a minimum score of 70% on the evaluation to receive the contact hours. The evaluation must be graded by the provider.
Roster
Governing Agency
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FAQs
Generally, renewing your license online will require the following steps.
1. Check renewal requirements: Verify the specific requirements for renewing your license. This might involve completing continuing education (CE) hours or demonstrating that you've maintained certain skills.
2. Complete CE or other requirements: Many healthcare professions require a set number of CE credits for renewal. This can typically be completed through online courses, workshops, or conferences. Some licenses might have other requirements, such as clinical practice hours or competency assessments.
3. Prepare your documentation: Gather any necessary proof of your continuing education or other credentials required by the licensing board. This could include course certificates, employer verification of hours worked, etc.
4. Submit your renewal application: Log into the relevant licensing authority’s website and complete the online renewal application.
5. Pay the required renewal fee.
Most states require licensed professionals to complete some continuing education in order to maintain their license. Check with your state board to determine your specific requirements.
Elite Learning has one of the largest online CE libraries in the nation, including mandatory topics that meet your Florida Nursing requirements. View our full library here.
In many states, you can complete all or a portion of your CE hours online. Check with your state regulatory board for any restrictions on online CE in your state.
Completed CE certificates are tracked in your Elite dashboard. You can access and download these certificates at any time in case of an audit by the state board.
If you miss the deadline for CE completion or license renewal, check with your state regulatory board for next steps.
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.