{"id":59,"date":"2018-10-01T13:16:22","date_gmt":"2018-10-01T13:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/?p=59"},"modified":"2025-12-19T16:21:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T16:21:43","slug":"florida-nurse-practitioner-aprn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/01\/florida-nurse-practitioner-aprn\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Florida Nurse Practitioners (APRNs) Need CE for 2026 License Renewal? State Requirements Explained (Complete Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong>&nbsp;Is continuing education (CE) training mandatory for Nurse Practitioners (APRNs) in Florida?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong>&nbsp;Yes, continuing education is still mandatory for Nurse Practitioners (APRNs) in&nbsp;<strong>Florida<\/strong>, but under the&nbsp;<strong>Certified Renewal Exemption<\/strong>&nbsp;(effective October 1, 2018), APRNs are only required to complete&nbsp;<strong>5 total CE hours<\/strong>&nbsp;for license renewal instead of the previous 27 hours. This policy applies to certified APRNs across all four roles (CNS, CNM, CNP, CRNA) and is governed by&nbsp;<strong>Florida Statutes under House Bill 1337 (HB 1337)<\/strong>&nbsp;and Florida Board of Nursing renewal rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Renew Now CE provides an Instant Certificate for immediate license submission.<\/em><\/p>\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-florida-nurse-practitioner-aprn-major-ce-requirements-update\"><strong>Florida Nurse Practitioner &#8211; APRN: Major CE Requirements Update<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Great news for Florida Nurse Practitioners (APRN)!&nbsp;As of October 1, 2018, Florida certified nurses are exempt from most continuing education courses. Instead of completing 27 hours of CE, APRNs now only need&nbsp;5 hours&nbsp;to meet renewal requirements. This reduction is part of the&nbsp;Certified Renewal Exemption&nbsp;policy, aligning Florida with national standards for APRN licensing and titles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Florida ARNP Becomes APRN: What You Need to Know<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On October 1, 2018, Florida officially changed the title&nbsp;\u201cAdvanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)\u201d&nbsp;to&nbsp;\u201cAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).\u201d&nbsp;This update was signed into law under&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.myfloridahouse.gov\/Sections\/Bills\/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=62650\">House Bill 1337<\/a>&nbsp;by Governor Scott. The shift brings Florida closer to the national standard for APRN title usage, licensure, and recognition of all four APRN roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Florida Nurse Practitioner required license renewal CE:  Safe and Effective Prescription\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/98yHZAWeHvA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Was This Change Important?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Title Consistency<\/strong>: Updating the title to &#8220;Advanced Practice Registered Nurse&#8221; reflects a Florida Nurse Practitioner &#8211; APRN\u2019s education, training, and credentials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>National Alignment<\/strong>: HB1337 ensures that Florida APRNs meet modernized national standards, clarifying roles and licensure across all four APRN types:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CNS (Clinical Nurse Specialist)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CNM (Certified Nurse Midwife)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CNP (Certified Nurse Practitioner)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Patient Transparency<\/strong>: Proper use of the APRN title enhances transparency for patients, allowing them to understand their provider&#8217;s qualifications.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Updates for Florida APRN Licenses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Florida Board of Nursing began issuing updated licenses with the&nbsp;APRN title&nbsp;on October 8, 2018.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current APRNs can continue practicing under their existing license while awaiting the updated one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Licenses are designated to reflect APRN roles (e.g., CNS, CNM, etc.), and all&nbsp;RN&nbsp;and&nbsp;APRN&nbsp;license numbers remain the same.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example License Numbers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>RN: 1234567<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>APRN: 1234567<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Should You Keep Your RN License?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a&nbsp;Florida Nurse Practitioner &#8211; APRN, you have the option to retain your RN license. Here\u2019s why you might consider keeping it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Multistate Compact Eligibility<\/strong>: Keeping your RN license allows practice in other compact states.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Educational Flexibility<\/strong>: Nurse educators in online programs may need an active RN license.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fallback Option<\/strong>: If disciplinary action affects your APRN status, an active RN license provides an alternative to continue practicing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Fees for RN and APRN licenses remain the same. However, if you choose the APRN-only license, the fee will be reduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Florida Nurse Practitioner &#8211; APRN CE Requirements Simplified<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">Under the&nbsp;Certified Renewal Exemption, APRNs now require&nbsp;only 5 hours&nbsp;of CE for license renewal, significantly reduced from the previous&nbsp;27 hours. This streamlined process ensures compliance with updated Florida regulations while minimizing time spent on continuing education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stay Compliant with Renew Now CE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At&nbsp;Renew Now CE, we support Florida Nurse Practitioners &#8211; APRNs who wish to maintain active licenses. Whether you need help keeping your RN license active or meeting your&nbsp;Florida Autonomous Practice CE requirements, we\u2019re here to assist you.  Read more about how certified nurses are now exempt from most continuing education courses <a href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/2022\/09\/20\/renew-your-florida-nursing-license-with-just-one-2-hour-ce-class\/\">(Certified Renewal Exemption).<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Renew Now CE will be happy to work with Advanced Practice Providers who want to keep their RN license active.&nbsp; Contact us at hello@renewnowce.com for personalized support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more about the Florida Autonomous Practice CE requirements <a href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/2024\/04\/05\/completing-the-45-pharm-ce-hours-for-florida-autonomous-np-practice-initial-application\/\"><em>here<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\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<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Q:&nbsp;Is continuing education (CE) training mandatory for Nurse Practitioners (APRNs) in Florida? A:&nbsp;Yes, continuing education is still mandatory for Nurse Practitioners (APRNs) in&nbsp;Florida, but under the&nbsp;Certified Renewal Exemption&nbsp;(effective October 1, 2018), APRNs are only required to complete&nbsp;5 total CE hours&nbsp;for license renewal instead of the previous 27 hours. This policy applies to certified APRNs across &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/01\/florida-nurse-practitioner-aprn\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Do Florida Nurse Practitioners (APRNs) Need CE for 2026 License Renewal? 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