Q: Are Florida Certified Nurses required to complete continuing education (CE) for license renewal?
A: No. Florida certified nurses are exempt from general continuing education requirements for license renewal. However, certain mandatory courses still apply:
- Human Trafficking Course: 2 hours (required for RNs and APRNs)
- Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances Course: 3 hours (required for APRNs only)
To claim the exemption, nurses must report their certification through CE Broker for each renewal cycle.
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FL Certified Nurses Are Exempt from Continuing Ed! What You Need to Know
Great news for Florida nurses! The Florida Board of Nursing (BON) has updated its continuing education (CE) requirements, and now FL certified nurses are exempt from continuing ed! If you’re a certified nurse, you can significantly reduce your required CE hours—but there are still a couple of courses you must complete.
Still Need the Required Courses? We’ve Got You Covered!
Even though FL certified nurses are exempt from continuing ed, you still need to complete the mandatory courses. We offer:
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What Is a Certified Nurse?
The Florida Board of Nursing defines a certified nurse as one who holds certification through a healthcare specialty program accredited by:
- The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
- The Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC)
If you meet these criteria, you qualify for the CE exemption! However, even though FL certified nurses are exempt from continuing ed, there are two CE courses still required for renewal:
- 2-hour Human Trafficking course (for RNs and APRNs)
- 3-hour Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances course (for APRNs only)
How to Apply for the CE Exemption
To claim your CE exemption, you must report your certification to CE Broker, the Florida Department of Health’s tracking system. This exemption must be applied for every renewal cycle, so be sure to update your status biennially.
1. ACCESS CE BROKER: USE THE LINK BELOW TO SEE CE BROKER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPORTING THE EXEMPTION. CE BROKER’S STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
2. SELECT REPORT CE: CHOOSE REPORT CE, THEN SELECT ADDITIONAL OPTIONS AND YOUR RENEWAL WINDOW.
3. UPLOAD DOCUMENTATION: AFTER SELECTING YOUR CYCLE, YOU WILL BE PROMPTED TO UPLOAD PROOF OR YOUR OWN DOCUMENTATION.
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Stay Compliant with Florida Board of Nursing Requirements
At Renew Now CE, we’re a Florida Board of Nursing and ANCC-accredited provider of continuing education. Get your required courses today and stay compliant!
If you would like to take these courses from us on CE Broker, we offer the courses hosted on CE Broker: Provider on CE Broker Link
For more details, visit the Florida Board of Nursing renewal page here.