Florida Nursing License Renewal
If you’re a Florida nurse whose license ends in 2022, a licensure expiry means not only a potentially massive headache dealing with the FBON (Florida Board of Nursing) for renewal but also the inability to continue practicing in the meantime.
If you’re a nurse practicing in Florida or hold a Florida nursing license, here is what you need to know about renewing your AP, LPN or RN license.
Renewal Instructions
1. Start by opening the Florida Health Source website and clicking on ‘Renew A License.’
2. Next, enter your personal credentials and click ‘Login.’
3. Then, ‘Confirm’ or ‘Update’ your MQA (Medical Quality Assurance) Service Account email address, then click ‘Continue.’
4. On the portal dashboard, the ‘Renew My License’ option will occupy no later than ninety days before your license expiration date.
5. Note that if you’re reactivating your AP, LPN or RN license, you should refer to your practice’s rules and regulations for additional requirements.
What Is Required?
As a licensee of the FBON, you’re required to renew your license biennially to maintain your right to practice. The FBON will renew your license upon receiving it.
1. A Completed renewal application document
2. Completed CE (Continuous Education Requirements)
3. Renewal fees.
How Much Does It Cost to Renew a License with the FBON?
Florida Nursing License Renewal – How Much Does It Cost
Active to Active license: $75
Active to Inactive license: $65
Active to Retired license: $55
Inactive to Active license: $120
What Are the FBON’s CE License Renewal Requirements?
Advanced Practice
- Biennially (two years): 16 hours of CE, including:
- 2 hours on human trafficking
- 2 hours of medical error prevention
- 2 hours on rules and regulations that govern nursing practice in Florida
- 3 hours on the secure and effective prescription of controlled drugs
- Initial Renewal: An hour on HIV/AIDS
- Quadrennially (four years): 2 hours on identifying impairment in the workplace
- After the 3rd renewal: An extra 2 hours on domestic violence
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
- Biennially (two years): 16 hours of CE, including:
- 2 hours on human trafficking
- 2 hours of medical error prevention
- 2 hours on rules and regulations that govern nursing practice in Florida
- Initial Renewal: An hour on HIV/AIDS
- Quadrennially (four years): 2 hours on identifying impairment in the workplace
- After the 3rd renewal: An extra 2 hours on domestic violence
RN (Registered Nurse)
- Biennially (two years): 16 hours of CE, including:
- 2 hours on human trafficking
- 2 hours of medical error prevention
- 2 hours on rules and regulations that govern nursing practice in Florida
- Initial Renewal: An hour on HIV/AIDS
- Quadrennially (four years): 2 hours on identifying impairment in the workplace
- After the 3rd renewal: An extra 2 hours on domestic violence
FAQs
No. According to FBON rules, you must complete your CE requirements and submit proof of completion to the CE Broker prior to your renewal application is processed by the FBON.
If your CEU provider doesn’t do it for you, you need to submit the documentation.
How Can I Confirm That My Renewal Application Is Complete?
The license renewal process takes between 7 and 10 working days. To check the status of your license renewal application, visit the Florida Department of Health QA Portal.
How Can I Stay Up to Date On Any New CE Requirements?
The FBON has a free email subscription service that gives you access to any updates on its site. You’ll always find any new CE requirements in your inbox when you subscribe.
How Do I Reactivate My License with the FBON?
If you want to reactivate your license from inactive or retired status, you’ll have to pay additional fees and comply with the CE requirements. If you fail to meet the requirements, you must reapply for the license and abide by the current rules and regulations.
If your license has become null and void or you have decided to give up your license voluntarily, you must reapply and meet the current requirements.
What Happens if I Don’t Renew My Nursing License Before the Deadline?
If you happen to miss the renewal deadline, you’ll have to file for activation if you wish to continue practicing nursing in Florida.
License reactivation attracts additional charges, and you still have to meet CE requirements. To request reactivation, contact the following email address.
If you don’t want to renew your nursing license before the expiry date, you can retire it for a one-time fee of $55. This will make your nursing license dormant, and you can reactivate it anytime you wish to continue practicing.
Final Thought
There you have it, the entire Florida nursing license renewal process for advanced practice, practical nurses and registered nurses. If you’d like to get in touch with a representative or learn more about renewals, click on https://floridasnursing.gov/renewals/
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