{"id":97,"date":"2020-02-18T18:54:56","date_gmt":"2020-02-18T18:54:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/?p=97"},"modified":"2025-12-15T12:56:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T12:56:23","slug":"the-safe-and-effective-prescription-of-controlled-substances","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/18\/the-safe-and-effective-prescription-of-controlled-substances\/","title":{"rendered":"Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances for 2026 Healthcare License Renewal (Instant Certificate)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1765803232793\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Is Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances training mandatory for Nurse Practitioners in Florida?<br\/><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>A:<\/strong>\u00a0Yes.\u00a0<strong>Florida Nurse Practitioners (NPs)<\/strong>\u00a0are required to complete\u00a0<strong>3 hours<\/strong>\u00a0of continuing education on\u00a0<strong>The Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances<\/strong>\u00a0during each\u00a0<strong>biennial renewal cycle<\/strong>. This requirement applies to\u00a0<strong>all Florida NPs<\/strong>, including those\u00a0<strong>without a DEA license<\/strong>. The mandate is established under\u00a0<strong>Florida Statute 464.012<\/strong>, and the course must be completed through an approved provider recognized by the\u00a0<strong>Florida Board of Nursing<\/strong>.<br\/><br\/><strong>State:<\/strong>\u00a0Florida<br\/><strong>Profession:<\/strong>\u00a0Nurse Practitioner (NP)<br\/><strong>Required Hours:<\/strong>\u00a03 hours<br\/><strong>Governing Rule\/Citation:<\/strong>\u00a0Florida Statute \u00a7 464.012<br\/><br\/><em>Renew Now CE provides an Instant Certificate for immediate license submission.<\/em><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\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\" href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/course-details\/168\">Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances &#8211; $14<\/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-the-safe-and-effective-prescription-of-controlled-substances-a-required-course-for-florida-nurse-practitioners\"><strong>The Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances: A Required Course for Florida Nurse Practitioners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Florida nurse practitioners are required to complete a biannual continuing education (CE) course titled&nbsp;The Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances. This course is mandatory for all nurse practitioners in Florida, including those without a DEA license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join nearly 10,000 (9,977) Florida nurse practitioners who have already completed this CE course through Renew Now CE. As an&nbsp;ANCC and Florida Board of Nursing-accredited provider, we ensure compliance and&nbsp;automatically report CE credits to CE Broker. Plus, our course is hosted directly on CE Broker for added convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start Today: Only $14<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take The Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances now for just $14! Complete your CE quickly and easily with Renew Now CE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Enroll online at Renew Now CE<\/strong>:<\/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 &#8211; $14<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Course available on CE Broker<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/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:\/\/courses.cebroker.com\/courses\/2490061-safe-and-effective-prescription-of-controlled-substances-ancc-approved?courseId=688725&amp;coursePageIndex=1&amp;coursePageSize=10&amp;from=providerDetail&amp;pageIndex=1&amp;pageSize=10&amp;previousUrl=%252Fproviders%252F18921-renew-now-ce%253FcoursePageIndex%253D1%2526profession%253D37%2526sortField%253DRELEVANCE%2526state%253DFL&amp;profession=37&amp;providerId=18921&amp;sortField=RELEVANCE&amp;state=FL\">Course on CE Broker &#8211; $20<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Take Our $14 Course?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Compliance with Florida Statute 464.012<\/strong>: Florida law mandates nurse practitioners complete 3 hours of continuing education on&nbsp;The Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances. Courses must meet strict accreditation standards and can be offered in a distance learning format. Renew Now CE&#8217;s course is fully compliant, accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and recognized by the Florida Board of Nursing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Engaging Learning Format<\/strong>: Our course combines short videos with interactive in-course auto-feedback questions, providing a straightforward and efficient way to learn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Reviews from Florida NPs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what nurse practitioners say about&nbsp;our&nbsp;course:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Great content! Loved the summary video and flow of information.&#8221; \u2013&nbsp;<em>Lucille, APRN<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Straight and to the point, no mincing of words. I got in, I learned, I got out. Perfect CEU!&#8221; \u2013&nbsp;<em>Kathleen, APRN<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Straightforward, easy to read. Liked the sample self-quiz after 1-2 chapters.&#8221; \u2013&nbsp;<em>Hillary, APRN<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;I don\u2019t have a DEA number, but I learned so much from this course. It was great.&#8221; \u2013&nbsp;<em>Laurie, APRN<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;This was a well-written course with helpful materials and a fair end-of-course exam. Very well done!&#8221; \u2013&nbsp;<em>Jana, APRN<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure you are compliant with Florida CE requirements while gaining valuable knowledge with Renew Now CE.<\/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<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\" href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/course-details\/168\">Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances &#8211; $14<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-renew-now-ce wp-block-embed-renew-now-ce\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"CDw04Dg3Ba\"><a href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/01\/ancc-accredited-25-hour-pharmacology-ce-package-nurses-and-nps\/\">Nurse Practitioner Pharmacology CE Requirements for 2026: 25-Hour ANCC Renewal Package<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Nurse Practitioner Pharmacology CE Requirements for 2026: 25-Hour ANCC Renewal Package&#8221; &#8212; Renew Now CE\" src=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/01\/ancc-accredited-25-hour-pharmacology-ce-package-nurses-and-nps\/embed\/#?secret=0c6OlSdNvP#?secret=CDw04Dg3Ba\" data-secret=\"CDw04Dg3Ba\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances: A Required Course for Florida Nurse Practitioners Florida nurse practitioners are required to complete a biannual continuing education (CE) course titled&nbsp;The Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances. 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