FL APRN License Renewal: 5-Hour Certified Exemption Bundle

📅 Florida APRN Renewal Deadline: April 30, 2026

Claiming the Florida Certified Nurse CE Exemption? You still need these 5 hours—but you can skip the other 25.

Per the Florida Board of Nursing, nurses certified by an NCCA or ABSNC-accredited specialty program are exempt from general CE requirements. However, the 3-hour Controlled Substances course and 2-hour Human Trafficking course are still mandatory.

This package includes both. Nothing more, nothing less.

5 Total Hours  |  2 Required Topics  |  100% Online  |  2026 Compliant

• 100% FL Board Approved: Meets all mandatory requirements (including CE Broker reporting).

• Audit-Proof Guarantee: Certificates stored & ready for audit.

• No Subscriptions. Ever: Pay one low price for all 5 required hours.

• Instant Certificate: Complete today, download your certificate immediately.

📋 Quick Summary

• Who this is for: Florida APRNs with current national certification (ANCC, AANP, NCC, AACN, etc.) who are applying the Certified Nurse CE Exemption in CE Broker. 
• What's included: Human Trafficking (2 hrs) + Safe & Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances (3 hrs)
• Why only 5 hours: The exemption waives general CE—but these two courses are still required by Florida statute
• Result: Complete your entire renewal requirement today
  
  

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• Fully Accredited & Board-Accepted: ANCC Provider #P0557, Florida Board of Nursing Approved Provider #50-18921
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📚 What's Required for Certified APRNs

Human Trafficking Prevention

Florida-mandated training on recognizing and responding to human trafficking in healthcare settings.
2 Hours Required

Safe & Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances

Comprehensive pharmacology CE covering Florida PDMP requirements, opioid prescribing guidelines, and controlled substance management.
3 Hours Required

🎯 How to Apply the Certification Exemption in CE Broker

You must activate your exemption in CE Broker before it applies to your renewal:

1. Log in to CE Broker
2. Go to your profile → select "Exemptions"
3. Choose "Certified Nurse" and upload proof of your current national certification
4. Once approved, your requirement drops from 30 hours to just 5
   
   

Important: Your certification must be from an NCCA or ABSNC-accredited program (ANCC, AANP, NCC, AACN, and most major specialty certifications qualify). Verify requirements on the FL Board of Nursing site →

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do I qualify for the certification exemption?
A nurse who is certified by a health care specialty program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification is exempt from continuing education requirements. Florida Board of Nursing on CE required: read here. 

Will these courses be reported to CE Broker automatically?
Yes. We report directly to CE Broker within 24-48 hours of course completion.

Can I complete these on my phone?
Absolutely. Our platform is fully mobile-optimized. Start, pause, and resume on any device.

What if I'm not certified or not applying the exemption?
You'll need the full CE hour requirement. You can complete that by taking our Fl RN complete package (27 CE hours) + the individual Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances 3 hour CE. 

🌟 Complete Your Renewal in One Sitting

No subscriptions. No stress. Just the 5 hours you actually need—bundled, accredited, and board-approved.

✅ ANCC Accredited   ✅ Florida Board Approved   ✅ Automatic CE Broker Reporting