Florida Nursing License Renewal Requirements 2026

Florida Nursing CE Requirements & License Renewal Guide (RN & APRN)

Last updated: December 2025 — Always verify your license expiration date in your FLHealthSource account.

Florida nurses are busy, and renewal shouldn’t be confusing or expensive.
This guide gives you the fast, clear, audit-ready steps to renew your RN or APRN license — including the CE exemption, CE Broker free account path, and the exact hours required.
Our goal is simple: only the CE you actually need, no subscriptions, and instant reporting.

On this page you’ll find:

Definitive Answer (Florida Nursing CE Requirements)

Registered Nurse (RN): 24 hours every 2 years, including Medical Errors (2), Human Trafficking (2), Laws & Rules (2), etc.
APRN: 27 hours + 3-hour Controlled Substances.
Certified Nurse CE Exemption: May reduce hours to 2–5 depending on certification.
CE Broker reporting required.
Instant certificate + automatic reporting included with Renew Now CE

Get the Florida Complete CE package you need — reports automaticlly to CE Broker and no subscription required.

Florida RN & LPN CE Requirements (Standard 24–27 Hours)

Most Florida RNs and LPNs need to complete 24 hours of continuing education (CE) during each two-year renewal cycle. Some cycles include a few additional hours depending on where you are in the 6-year domestic violence cycle or first renewal requirements.

For a typical renewal, the Florida Board of Nursing requires:

2 hours – Prevention of Medical Errors
2 hours – Florida Laws and Rules
2 hours – Human Trafficking
2 hours – Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace (every 4 years)
1 hour – HIV/AIDS (one-time requirement before first renewal)
2 hours – Domestic Violence (every 3rd renewal)
Remaining hours in general nursing-related CE topics

For a deeper breakdown of the CE rules, see our full guide: Florida Nursing License Renewal and CE Requirements .

One-click option for RNs & LPNs:

Our Complete Florida RN/LPN License Renewal Package (27 Hours) includes all mandatory topics, instant certificates, and automatic CE Broker reporting. No subscription, one flat price.

Florida APRN CE Requirements (Standard 27 Hours)

Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) must complete 27 hours of CE every two years. Standard required topics include:

Prevention of Medical Errors – 2 hours
Florida Laws and Rules – 2 hours
Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace – 2 hours (every 4 years)
Human Trafficking – 2 hours
Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances – 3 hours (required for APRNs who prescribe controlled substances)
Domestic Violence – 2 hours (every 3rd renewal)
HIV/AIDS – 1 hour (one-time requirement for first renewal)
Remaining hours in advanced-practice nursing topics

We explain these requirements in detail in: Florida APRN License Renewal and CE Requirements .

Quick option for Florida APRNs:

If you’re a certified nurse, you may qualify for Florida’s CE exemption (see below). Our Florida Board of Nursing Certified APRN Renewal Package bundles the two required courses (2-hour Human Trafficking and 3-hour Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances) into one easy package, with automatic reporting to CE Broker.

Fastest Way to Renew: Florida Certified Nurse CE Exemption

Florida offers a powerful option for nurses who hold an eligible national certification: the Certified Nurse CE Exemption.

If you are a Florida RN with qualifying national certification, you may be exempt from most of the 24 required CE hours.
If you are a Florida APRN and certified, you can often reduce your CE requirement from 27 hours down to just 5 hours:
- Human Trafficking – 2 hours
- Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances – 3 hours

We walk through the exemption step-by-step, including how to verify eligibility and apply it correctly in CE Broker, in this article: Florida RN & APRN CE Exemption Guide .

Why we love the exemption:

If you qualify as a certified nurse, using the CE exemption is usually the fastest and least expensive way to renew your Florida license. We will never sell you hours you don’t need; our goal is to help you choose the simplest, board-compliant path for your situation.

Using CE Broker’s Free Account (No Subscription Required)

Florida uses CE Broker as its official CE tracking system, but you do not need to pay for a CE Broker subscription to renew your license.

All you need is the free Basic account to:

View your CE requirements
Confirm that courses have been reported
Track your progress toward renewal

Renew Now CE reports directly to CE Broker within 24 hours of course completion. You simply log in to your free account to confirm everything has posted before you submit your renewal application.

Step-by-step screenshots for setting up and using the free account are here: CE Broker Free Account for Easy Florida RN License Renewal .

Important:

Many nurses assume they must buy a CE Broker subscription to renew. That’s not true. A free Basic account is enough to track and verify CE when you use a board-approved provider like Renew Now CE that reports for you.

Step-by-Step: Florida Nursing License Renewal Checklist

Here’s the simplest path most nurses can follow to renew on time:

Confirm your renewal deadline.
Log in to FLHealthSource.gov and check the expiration date on your license (April 30 or July 31).
Decide whether you qualify for the Certified Nurse CE Exemption.
Review our exemption guide and your national certification status. If you qualify, your required CE may drop significantly.
Choose your CE path.
- Standard path (RN/LPN): Use the Complete Florida RN/LPN License Renewal Package (27 Hours) .
- Standard path (APRN 27 hours): Complete the full APRN set of required courses, or use our curriculum to meet all topics.
- Certified APRN exemption path (5 hours): Use the Certified APRN Renewal Package (Human Trafficking + Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances) .
Complete your CE online.
Take your courses with Renew Now CE at your own pace. Save your progress and download your certificates instantly upon completion.
Verify CE in CE Broker (free account).
Within 24 hours, log in to your CE Broker Basic account and confirm that your hours show as “Complete.”
Renew your license on FLHealthSource.
Return to FLHealthSource.gov, select “Renew a License,” answer the renewal questions, and pay the renewal fee.

Florida Nursing CE Packages from Renew Now CE

We design our Florida packages to be simple, affordable, and audit-proof. No subscriptions, no upsells, just the hours you need.

For Florida RNs & LPNs

Complete Florida RN/LPN License Renewal Package: 27 Hours + Instant CE Broker Reporting
Includes all required Florida topics and general hours for the current biennium. Ideal if you are not using the certified nurse exemption.

For Florida APRNs

Florida Board of Nursing Certified APRN Renewal Package (5 Hours)
Designed for certified APRNs using the CE exemption. Includes the 2-hour Human Trafficking course and the 3-hour Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances course required for prescribers.
Read the full Florida APRN Renewal Guide »

Why Florida Nurses Choose Renew Now CE

No subscriptions. Pay once for the hours you actually need.
Instant certificates you can download immediately.
Automatic CE Broker reporting within 24 hours of completion.
ANCC-accredited provider and Florida Board of Nursing–approved.
Real human support for audit questions or technical issues.

Florida Nursing CE & Renewal FAQ

Do I have to use CE Broker to renew my Florida license?

Yes, Florida uses CE Broker as the official CE tracking system. However, you only need a free Basic account to view your requirements and confirm that your CE has been reported. Renew Now CE sends your hours directly to CE Broker for you.

Do I need a paid CE Broker subscription?

No. A paid subscription is optional. If you complete your CE with a provider like Renew Now CE that reports automatically, the free account is enough to track your hours and renew your license.

What is the Certified Nurse CE Exemption?

Florida allows nurses who hold certain national certifications to claim a CE exemption. For many APRNs, this reduces the required CE from 27 hours to just 5 hours (Human Trafficking + Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances). RNs with qualifying certification may also be exempt from most general CE hours. Always confirm eligibility in the current Florida Board of Nursing rules and your CE Broker account.

How fast are my courses reported to CE Broker?

Renew Now CE reports completions to CE Broker within 24 hours. Most nurses see their hours show up the same or next business day.

Can I renew before completing my CE?

No. All required CE must be completed and reported to CE Broker before your renewal application can be processed by the Florida Board of Nursing.

What happens if I miss the renewal deadline?

If you miss your renewal date, your license can become delinquent and you may need to complete additional steps and fees for reactivation. Details are outlined in our Florida Nursing License Renewal Guide . When in doubt, contact the Florida Board of Nursing directly.

Need help choosing the right package?
Email us anytime at support@renewnowce.com or start with the Complete Florida RN/LPN License Renewal Package if you’re an RN or LPN, or the Certified APRN Renewal Package if you’re a certified APRN using the exemption.