File protocol at APRNs practice location. (June 15-22, 2017), Attention ARNPs: Nonviable birth certificates can be filed by the Department of Healths Bureau of Vital Statistics, effective July 1, 2017 Continue reading . Certified Nursing Assistants shall: (1) Demonstrate basic skills in performance of authorized duties in Rule 64B9-15.002, F.A.C., which facilitate Continue reading , Separate portions of HB 607, now referred to as Chapter 2020-9, Laws of Florida, impact Board of Nursing licensees. Thank you, Florida Board of Nursing, Feb. 28, 2022 Nurse Licensure Compact Commission Annual Report Now Available FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: media@ncsbn.org CHICAGO The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Commission Annual Report for fiscal year 2021 (FY21), the period from Oct. 1, 2020 to Sept. Continue reading , The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, is warning Florida health care practitioners about fraudulent emails that have been received by multiple licensees. Continue reading , Services will be unavailable on Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 9 AM to 4 PM Eastern Standard Time for system upgrades. Florida Board of Nursing Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Licensing, Renewals & Information Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Expand all Does an APRN need to send a protocol to the Board of Medicine? Applicants can use any FDLE approved Livescan service provider to submit their fingerprints. Released for the 2021 2022 Fiscal Year. 2 RNs, 3 LVNs, 3 nursing faculty (ADN, BSN, LVN), 4 consumers. Click here to view the full issue. Continue reading , Released for the 2020-21 Fiscal Year Continue reading , Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators Elects 2022 Executive Committee Continue reading . As part of the disciplinary actions taken, the nurse received a warning and was required to pay a $500 civil penalty. give the Board the authority to make rules which implement and interpret the NPA. Licensure requirements can vary by state. a. Board members are appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this part conferring duties upon it. The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. This citation is . 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Room 120 Tallahassee, FL 32399. Click here for information on alternative treatments & eligibility requirements. Click here for info about this process & why its happening. You can search for a health care practitioner and public documents will be available within the license Continue reading , Do you know where to locate the most current edition of the Nurse Practice Act, or how to change your name or address on your license? The state has consistently trailed the nation since at least 2014, according to data provided by the Florida Board of Nursing. Continue reading , The Florida Board of Nursing proposed a new rule to incorporate the requirement of Standards for In-Service Training for Certified Nursing Assistants in Florida. The following are the standards of practice for certified nursing assistants. It is the legislative intent that nurses who fall below minimum competency or who otherwise present a danger to the public shall be prohibited from practicing in the State of Florida. The Nurse Licensure Compact has posted several new brief educational videos within the NLC Toolkit on the NLC website. Attention RNs and ARNPs: Are You Renewal Ready? You may locate the agenda by visiting floridasnursing.gov/meeting-i. 10. 1. regulate nursing practice. You can visit CEBrokers website at www.cebroker.com, During the 2016 Legislative Session, HB 977 passed and became law on April 14th as Chapter 2016-231, Laws of Florida. If the records are not available, you must have a letter on court letterhead sent from the clerk of the court attesting to their unavailability. Applicants who have ever been denied licensure, had disciplinary action taken against their license, or have action pending against their license to practice any health care related profession by a licensing authority are required to submit the following documentation to the board: Self-Explanation Applicants who have listed disciplinary action on the application must submit a letter in your own words describing the circumstances of the action. ARNP . Continue reading , At its December 6, 2019, meeting in Howey-in-the-Hills, the members of the Board of Nursing elected the following leadership officials for the upcoming 2020 calendar year: Chair: Deborah McKeen, CD-LPN (Greenwood) Vice Chair: Diana Forst, BA, RN (Palm City) The Continue reading , Florida, like other parts of the United States, is experiencing a Public Health Emergency as a result of Hepatitis A Virus (HAV). Continue reading , The Annual Report and Long-Range Plan for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 is now online. Scott Appoints Two New Board Members, The eNLC Was Implemented on January 19, 2018, DEA Warns Public of Extortion Scam by DEA Special Agent Impersonators, NCSBN Hosting Webinar Forums for Employers on Nurse Licensure Compact Implementation, Board of Nursing Officers Elected for 2018, Nurse Practitioner Week in Florida November 12-18, 2017, Gov. Continue reading , The agenda for the upcoming February 2-4, 2022 Board Meeting has been published. The Board of Nursing also asks us to remind APRN's that they are NOT authorized to sign death certificates until they are Registered for Autonomous APRN practice. They Continue reading , The Board of Nursing salutes all of our hard working and dedicated APRNs, RNs, and LPNs during National Nurses Week May 6th 13th. You may locate the agenda by visiting https://floridasnursing.gov/meeting-information/upcoming-meetings/. Visiting state-of-the-art simulation labs Continue reading , The Florida Department of Health reminds pregnant women, and those looking to become pregnant, that the 2013-2014 flu season is underway and to make sure they get vaccinated against influenza. Questions about Your License Deactivation? Continue reading , ELI is the new artificial intelligence system that will be transforming customer service through online chat. This update will answer those questions and direct you to the most efficientway to Continue reading , Yesterday, Governor Rick Scott announced the appointments of Kathryn L. Whitson, Dr. JoAnn Trybulski, and Elmira Gainey to the Board of Nursing. NPAs give each state board of nursing the authority to develop additional administrative rules to help clarify or specify NPA's statutes. The Florida Board of Nursing sends their most sincere appreciation to the hard work of all of Floridas Nurse Practitioners! Continue reading , Florida statute requires individuals who were fingerprinted on or after Jan. 1, 2013 to have their background results retained in Floridas Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Some users have Continue reading , The Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA), Consumer Services Unit (CSU) announces a revised Health Care Provider Complaint Form! You can view information related to the study at the NCSBN website https://www.ncsbn.org/research/recent-research/simulation-study.page. Continue reading , The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance is excited to announce the launch of the new and improved MQA Search Services Portal. Continue reading . The next Board Meeting will be held October 7-9, 2015. The National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers has partnered with the National Council of State Boards of Nursing to conduct a national survey gathering nurse supply data. Continue reading . They can be accessed at https://www.ncsbn.org/nlcvideos. Once enacted, the state board of nursing rules have the force of law. Website Visit member website Contact. It is based in Nashville, Tennessee, and, as of May 2020, owns and operates 186 hospitals and approximately 2,000 sites of care, including surgery centers, freestanding emergency rooms, urgent care centers and physician clinics in 21 states and the United Kingdom. Continue reading , National Nurses Week is an appropriate time to publicly recognize all the nurses who work tirelessly to provide high-quality Continue reading , In March 2015, CE Broker updated their system to a newer technology that would make it faster and more secure. To watch the video, please click here. Continue reading , The agenda for the upcoming April 6-8, 2022, Board Meeting has been published. You are invited to participate in a free informative webinar hosted by Continue reading . Click here for more information. Applicants with prior criminal convictions are required to submit the following documentation to the board: Self-Explanation Applicants who have listed offenses on the application must submit a letter in your own words describing the circumstances of the offense. Fax 850.617.6460 . Evidence of rehabilitation is important to the board members when making licensure decisions. Department employees came together in Tallahassee to plant pinwheels in order to raise awareness of child abuse Continue reading , The NCSBN 2015 Annual Report is Now Available Online! 13 representatives of the board of nursing. Violent crimes and repeat offenders are required to be presented to the Board of Nursing for review. As of 2018, the mean hourly income of registered nurses in Florida was under $32, and they earn about $65,000 annual income. Please click here to view the Policy Brief. Click on the following link to view: https://floridasnursing.gov/meetings/agendas/2016/10-october/10052016-agenda.pdf, The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) announces the following meetings: Continue reading , *The location for this workshop has changed. When a nurse is a new graduate of a board approved nursing program before taking the licensure exam (NCLEX) When a nurse is licensed in another state and employed by the federal government In order to qualify for RN licensure in Arizona, what evidence is required of graduates of an international nursing programs? Fees: $110 Application Fee. If you do not provide an ORI number or if you provide an incorrect ORI number to the service provider, the board officewill notreceive your fingerprint results, so it is extremely important to use the correct ORI when having your fingerprints scanned. Before you become a registered nurse in Florida, you've to complete the Board-approved program, which takes a minimum of two years. Board actions may include: Fine or civil penalty Referral to an alternative to discipline program for practice monitoring and recovery support (drug or alcohol dependent nurses, or in some other mental or physical conditions) Public reprimand or censure for minor violation of nurse practice act often with no restrictions on license Continue reading , The agenda for the upcoming June 3-5, 2020 Board Meeting and Long-Range Policy Planning meeting has been published. When all requirements are met an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license is issued. They joined colleagues from other regulatory boards to videotape messages encouraging health Continue reading , TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Governor Rick Scott announced three appointments to the Board of Nursing. RNs & LPNs who hold multistate licenses from NLC states can now practice in these two new jurisdictions. You may locate the agenda by visitinghttps://floridasnursing.gov/meeting-information/upcoming-meetings/. The Florida Board of Nursing will establish a committee to recommend a negative formulary of controlled substances that ARNPs may or may not prescribe for specific uses, or in specific quantities. Thank you, Florida Board of Nursing, On Friday, September 23, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency to prepare for Hurricane Ian. The agenda for the upcoming August 4-5, 2022, Board Meeting has been published. Continue reading , The agenda for the upcoming December 2-3, 2021 Board Meeting has been published. 709 South Harbor City Blvd., Ste. *NCCPA may issue a range o The New MQA Online Services Portal is Here! The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) is responding to an outbreak of meningococcal disease in some areas of Florida. The agenda for the upcoming February 3-5, 2021 Board Meeting has been published. DeSantis Proclamation at this link: https://floridasnursing.gov/pdfs/CRNA-Week-2020.pdf, Click here for the new requirements requiring prescribers to generate and transmit all prescriptions electronically Continue reading , The Quarterly Performance Report for the first quarter of the 2019-2020 fiscal year is now available online. LPN Renewals will begin April 2015 for the cycle ending July 31, 2015. Ann-Lynn Denker, PhD, ARNP Continue reading , The American Nurse Project has just completed production on a documentary, highlighting the work of American nurses and the impact they have. 6 Issue 2 is now available, COVID-19 Healthcare Provider Resource Availability Survey: related to PPE, Specimen Collection, Medical Equipment, & Staff, NCSBN joins with other nursing stakeholders to support practice/academic partnerships to assist with COVID-19, Nurse Licensure Compact Biennial Report Now Available, First Quarterly Performance Report Released for the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year, Florida Board of Nursing Elects Officers for 2020, Annual Report & Long-Range Plan Released for the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year, Fourth Quarterly Performance Report Released for the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year, Alternative Treatment Options for Veterans, Third Quarterly Performance Report Released for the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year, Board Chairs/Vice Chairs Annual Long-range Planning Meeting. Continue reading , Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2016 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession. To become Renewal Ready, please view the following: Are You Renewal Ready? The NCSBN website is an excellent tool for Continue reading , The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, will now review your continuing education records in the electronic tracking system Continue reading , Effective January 1, 2013, applicants for initial licensure must use a LiveScan service provider to submit a set of fingerprints to FDLE Continue reading , Intervention Project for Nurses (IPN) was established in 1984 through legislative action to ensure public health and safety through a program that provides close monitoring of nurses who are Continue reading . Continue reading , Several areas impact the Board of Nursing. In the House, members approved HB 162, Governor Kemp's proposal to provide $250, $375, or $500 tax refunds to . The courses are posted on the International Center for Regulatory Scholarship (ICRS) website. The meeting will take place on September 16, 2016 and will Continue reading , The Florida Board of Nursing will be hosting a Workshop for Rule 64B9-4.010 Standards for Protocols. The agenda for the upcoming May 9, 2022, Board Meeting has been published. Full Practice State practice and licensure laws permit all NPs to evaluate patients; diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests; and initiate and manage treatments, including prescribing medications and controlled substances, under the exclusive licensure authority of the state board of nursing. Click on Chapter or Section Number to View. The Nurse Practice Act outlines the purpose of the Board of Nursing and its authority to make rules, provide licensure, and conduct disciplinary actions. 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