Florida CE Requirements for License Renewal
As a nurse in the state of Florida, you are required to earn continuing education to renew your active license. All of our CE activities are accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Renewal Requirements
RN
- Every two years:
- 16 hours of general continuing education
- 2 hours related to medical error prevention
- 2 hours on the laws and rules that govern the practice of nursing in Florida
- 2 hours related to human trafficking
- Initial renewal
- 1 hour related to HIV/AIDS
- Every four years (every other renewal)
- 2 hours related to recognizing impairment in the workplace
- Each third renewal period
- 2 hours related to domestic violence (in addition to the 24 hours required above)
LPN
- Every two years:
- 16 hours of general continuing education
- 2 hours related to medical error prevention
- 2 hours on the laws and rules that govern the practice of nursing in Florida
- 2 hours related to human trafficking
- Initial renewal
- 1 hour related to HIV/AIDS
- Every four years (every other renewal)
- 2 hours related to recognizing impairment in the workplace
- Each third renewal period
- 2 hours related to domestic violence (in addition to the 24 hours required above)
Advanced Practice
- Every two years
- 16 hours of general continuing education
- 2 hours related to medical error prevention
- 2 hours on the laws and rules that govern the practice of nursing in Florida
- 2 hours related to human trafficking
- 3 hours on the safe and effective prescription of controlled substances
- Initial renewal
- 1 hour related to HIV/AIDS
- Every four years (every other renewal)
- 2 hours related to recognizing impairment in the workplace
- Each third renewal period
- 2 hours related to domestic violence (in addition to the 27 hours required above)
Visit the Florida Board of Nursing for more information on your renewal requirements.
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