FL APRN License Renewal: 5-Hour Certified Exemption Bundle
About the package
Florida APRN 5-Hour Certified Exemption Bundle
Claiming the Certified Nurse CE Exemption? You still need these 5 hours — and nothing else.
Florida Board of Nursing Approved CE Provider 50-18921 • ANCC Provider P0557
Why Only 5 Hours?
Per the Florida Board of Nursing, a nurse certified by a health care specialty program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC) is exempt from continuing education requirements.
The exemption does not reach everything. The 3-hour Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances course and the 2-hour Human Trafficking course remain required. This bundle is those two courses. Nothing more, nothing less.
What's Included
Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances — 3 Hours
Covers Florida PDMP requirements, opioid prescribing guidelines, and controlled substance management for prescribing APRNs.
Updated for SB 844. Effective July 1, 2026, Florida expanded the required content of controlled substance prescribing continuing education to include the treatment of pain for patients with sickle cell disease. This course has been updated to cover that content. SB 844 was enacted as Chapter 2026-6 and did not change the number of required hours.
Human Trafficking Prevention — 2 Hours
Florida-mandated training on recognizing and responding to human trafficking in healthcare settings, meeting the criteria in s. 464.013, F.S.
How to Apply the Certification Exemption in CE Broker
The exemption is not automatic. You must activate it in CE Broker before it applies to your renewal.
- Log in to CE Broker
- Go to your profile and select Exemptions
- Choose Certified Nurse and upload proof of your current national certification
- Once approved, your requirement drops to the 5 hours in this bundle
Certification must be from an NCCA or ABSNC-accredited program. ANCC, AANP, NCC, AACN, and most major specialty certifications qualify. Verify on the Florida Board of Nursing site.
Why Florida APRNs Choose Renew Now CE
- Board Approved and Accredited: Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-18921 and ANCC Provider P0557 — Florida requires Board approval for mandated topics, not national accreditation alone
- Automatic CE Broker Reporting: We report directly within 24 hours — no manual uploads
- Instant Certificates: Download immediately on completion and keep for your records
- Buy Only What You Need: No subscriptions, no auto-renewals, no wasted hours
- Real Human Support: U.S.-based team for account, certificate, and CE Broker questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I qualify for the certification exemption?
You qualify if you are certified by a health care specialty program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification. Confirm on the Florida Board of Nursing site.
What is SB 844 and does it change how many hours I need?
SB 844, enacted as Chapter 2026-6 and effective July 1, 2026, expanded the required content of Florida's controlled substance prescribing continuing education to include treatment of pain for patients with sickle cell disease. It changed course content, not hour counts. The controlled substances requirement in this bundle remains 3 hours.
Does the exemption apply automatically once I am certified?
No. You must activate the exemption in CE Broker and upload proof of certification. Until it is approved, your record will show the full requirement.
Will these courses be reported to CE Broker automatically?
Yes. We report directly to CE Broker within 24 hours of course completion. Download and keep your certificates as well.
What if I am not certified, or not applying the exemption?
You will need the full CE requirement. Complete our Florida RN/LPN package (27 contact hours) plus the individual Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances 3-hour course.
Can I complete these on my phone?
Yes. The platform is mobile-optimized. Start, pause, and resume on any device.
Complete Your Renewal in One Sitting
Just the 5 hours you actually need — bundled, accredited, and Board approved.
ANCC Accredited • Florida Board Approved • Automatic CE Broker Reporting • No Subscription
Florida renewal requirements may change and can vary by license status and renewal cycle. Verify your current requirements with the Florida Board of Nursing or in your CE Broker account before renewing.
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