Florida Nursing Continuing Education
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Florida Nursing Continuing Education Packages
These CE packages were designed specifically to meet your Florida nursing license requirements.
Mandatory Courses
These course topics are required by the state of Florida for nursing license renewal.
Strategies for Appropriate Opioid Prescribing: The Florida APRN/PA Requirement
Mailed CE Course Book
Get a Florida Nursing License Renewal course book mailed directly to you by clicking the card for your selected book below and adding to your cart. If the book cannot be added to your cart, that means we’re out of stock at the moment. But you can still get started right away! Once you click the card below, you’ll see instructions on how to download a PDF of the course book.
Nursing Continuing Education Course Options
Explore the full library of individual nursing courses, covering a wide variety of topics and specialties.
Alzheimer's Disease and Dementias: Insights for Early Detection and Care Planning
The Western Schools In-Depth CE Series
Browse advanced courses from our sister company, Western Schools, that dive deeply into topics critical to patient care and professional development, all while fulfilling your CE requirements.
In-Depth Course Bundles
Whether you need to expand your knowledge in your current area of specialty, gain a better understanding of issues impacting nursing practice, or simply learn something new, these course bundles are designed to give you in-depth information to enhance your skills.
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FAQs
Florida RNs and LPNs need 24 contact hours of continuing education every 2-year renewal cycle. Of those, 8 hours are in mandatory topics and 16 are electives. Florida APNs need 27 total hours.
Florida requires four mandatory topics each renewal: Prevention of Medical Errors (2 hrs), Florida Laws and Rules (2 hrs), Human Trafficking (2 hrs), and Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace (2 hrs, every 2nd renewal). Additionally, Domestic Violence (2 hrs) is required every 3rd renewal, and HIV/AIDS (1 hr) is a one-time requirement.
Florida RN and APN licenses expire on April 30, 2026 — that deadline is approaching fast. LPN licenses expire on July 31, 2027. All CE hours must be completed and reported to CE Broker before your expiration date. Don’t wait until the last minute, as your provider needs at least one business day to report your hours.
Yes. Florida requires electronic reporting of CE completion through CE Broker. Your CE provider must report your completed hours to CE Broker within 1 business day. You can create a free CE Broker account to monitor your compliance status and verify that your hours have been reported.
Yes. Florida has no online limitations for nursing CE. All 24 required hours, including mandatory topics, can be completed through approved online CE providers. Note that online courses must include a minimum 10-question evaluation, and you must score at least 70% to receive credit.
Florida APNs need 27 total hours, which includes all the RN mandatory topics plus 3 hours of Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances each renewal. APNs registered with the DEA must also complete a one-time 8-hour MATE Act training. The APN license also expires April 30, 2026.
Yes. Florida requires a 2-hour Florida Laws and Rules course specific to nursing practice every renewal cycle. This course covers updates to the Nurse Practice Act and relevant state regulations. Make sure the course you select is current and Florida Board-approved.
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