{"id":128,"date":"2025-02-05T17:23:25","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T17:23:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/?p=128"},"modified":"2025-12-23T17:32:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T17:32:46","slug":"fl-certified-nurses-are-exempt-from-continuing-ed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/2025\/02\/05\/fl-certified-nurses-are-exempt-from-continuing-ed\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Florida Certified Nurses Exempt from Continuing Education (CE) Requirements? (Mandatory FAQ)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong>&nbsp;Are&nbsp;<strong>Florida Certified Nurses<\/strong>&nbsp;required to complete continuing education (CE) for license renewal?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>No.<\/strong>&nbsp;Florida certified nurses are&nbsp;<strong>exempt from general continuing education requirements<\/strong>&nbsp;for license renewal. However, certain mandatory courses still apply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Human Trafficking Course:<\/strong>\u00a02 hours (required for RNs and APRNs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances Course:<\/strong>\u00a03 hours (required for APRNs only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To claim the exemption, nurses must report their certification through&nbsp;<strong>CE Broker<\/strong>&nbsp;for each renewal cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Renew Now CE provides an Instant Certificate for immediate license submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\">Florida Nursing Package 2024-2026 &#8211; $35<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"sk-ww-google-reviews\" data-embed-id=\"25614990\"><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/widgets.sociablekit.com\/google-reviews\/widget.js\" defer><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fl-certified-nurses-are-exempt-from-continuing-ed-what-you-need-to-know\">FL Certified Nurses Are Exempt from Continuing Ed! What You Need to Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Great news for Florida nurses! The&nbsp;Florida Board of Nursing (BON)&nbsp;has updated its&nbsp;continuing education (CE) requirements, and now&nbsp;FL certified nurses are exempt from continuing ed!&nbsp;If you&#8217;re a certified nurse, you can significantly reduce your required CE hours\u2014but there are still a couple of courses you must complete.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/FLRnandAPRNCert-1024x560.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/FLRnandAPRNCert-1024x560.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/FLRnandAPRNCert-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/FLRnandAPRNCert-768x420.jpg 768w, https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/FLRnandAPRNCert-1536x840.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/FLRnandAPRNCert-1200x656.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/FLRnandAPRNCert.jpg 1770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Still Need the Required Courses? We&#8217;ve Got You Covered!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though&nbsp;FL certified nurses are exempt from continuing ed, you still need to complete the mandatory courses. We offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/course-details\/168\">Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances Course &#8211; $14<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/course-details\/169\">Human Trafficking Course &#8211; $12<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not certified? No problem! Check out our&nbsp;Complete CE Package&nbsp;for Florida nurses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\">Florida Nursing Package 2024-2026 &#8211; $35<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is a Certified Nurse?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;Florida Board of Nursing&nbsp;defines a certified nurse as one who holds certification through a healthcare specialty program accredited by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The&nbsp;National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The&nbsp;Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>If you meet these criteria, you qualify for the CE exemption! However, even though&nbsp;FL certified nurses are exempt from continuing ed, there are two CE courses still required for renewal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2-hour Human Trafficking course&nbsp;(for RNs and APRNs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3-hour Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances course&nbsp;(for APRNs only)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Apply for the CE Exemption<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To claim your CE exemption, you must report your certification to&nbsp;CE Broker, the Florida Department of Health\u2019s tracking system. This exemption must be&nbsp;applied for every renewal cycle, so be sure to update your status biennially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-nbsp-access-ce-broker-nbsp-use-the-link-below-to-see-ce-broker-s-instructions-for-reporting-the-exemption-nbsp-ce-nbsp-broker-s-nbsp-step-by-step-nbsp-guide\">1.&nbsp;<strong>ACCESS CE BROKER:<\/strong>&nbsp;USE THE LINK BELOW TO SEE CE BROKER\u2019S INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPORTING THE EXEMPTION.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/help.cebroker.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/15226551612052-Reporting-Exemptions-from-CE-Requirements\">CE&nbsp;BROKER\u2019S&nbsp;STEP-BY-STEP&nbsp;GUIDE<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"787\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Florida_Nurse_CE_Certified_Exemption_Renew_Now_CE_Just_2_Hrs_to_Renew.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-529\" 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class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"916\" height=\"101\" src=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-07-at-10.33.07-AM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-07-at-10.33.07-AM.png 916w, https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-07-at-10.33.07-AM-300x33.png 300w, https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-07-at-10.33.07-AM-768x85.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-07-at-10.33.13-AM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-07-at-10.33.13-AM.png 940w, https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-07-at-10.33.13-AM-300x108.png 300w, https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-07-at-10.33.13-AM-768x277.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-nbsp-upload-documentation-nbsp-after-selecting-your-cycle-you-will-be-prompted-to-upload-proof-or-your-own-documentation\">3.&nbsp;<strong>UPLOAD DOCUMENTATION:<\/strong>&nbsp;AFTER SELECTING YOUR CYCLE, YOU WILL BE PROMPTED TO UPLOAD PROOF OR YOUR OWN DOCUMENTATION.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/CertifiedExemptCEB-1024x535.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/CertifiedExemptCEB-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/CertifiedExemptCEB-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/CertifiedExemptCEB-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/CertifiedExemptCEB-1536x803.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/CertifiedExemptCEB-1200x627.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/CertifiedExemptCEB.jpg 1802w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Why Renew Now CE is the Smart Choice for Your License Renewal Continuing Education:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Complete Your CE Requirements Today \u2014 No Subscriptions, No Stress<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trusted by 100,000+ Clinicians Nationwide:<\/strong>&nbsp;Fast, accurate, and easy \u2014 with thousands of verified 5-star reviews.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buy Only What You Need:<\/strong>&nbsp;Choose a single course or a complete state bundle \u2014 no subscriptions, no upsells, no wasted hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Instant Certificate:<\/strong>&nbsp;Finish your CE today and download your certificate immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Real Human Support:<\/strong>&nbsp;Get quick, reliable help from our U.S.-based team whenever you need it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\">Florida Nursing Package 2024-2026 &#8211; $35<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stay Compliant with Florida Board of Nursing Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At&nbsp;Renew Now CE, we\u2019re a Florida Board of Nursing and&nbsp;ANCC-accredited provider&nbsp;of continuing education. Get your required courses today and stay compliant!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to take these courses from us on CE Broker, we offer the courses hosted on CE Broker: <a href=\"https:\/\/courses.cebroker.com\/providers\/18921-renew-now-ce?coursePageIndex=1&amp;profession=37&amp;sortField=RELEVANCE&amp;state=FL\">Provider on CE Broker Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more details, visit the&nbsp;Florida&nbsp;Board&nbsp;of&nbsp;Nursing&nbsp;renewal&nbsp;page <em>here<\/em>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Q:&nbsp;Are&nbsp;Florida Certified Nurses&nbsp;required to complete continuing education (CE) for license renewal? A:&nbsp;No.&nbsp;Florida certified nurses are&nbsp;exempt from general continuing education requirements&nbsp;for license renewal. However, certain mandatory courses still apply: To claim the exemption, nurses must report their certification through&nbsp;CE Broker&nbsp;for each renewal cycle. Renew Now CE provides an Instant Certificate for immediate license submission. FL Certified &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/2025\/02\/05\/fl-certified-nurses-are-exempt-from-continuing-ed\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Are Florida Certified Nurses Exempt from Continuing Education (CE) Requirements? 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