Application Requirements: Proof of citizenship, official transcripts
Nursys: Yes
Livescan Fingerprinting: Yes
Renewal Requirements: Nurses born in odd-numbered years renew in odd years, and those born in even years renew in even years. Active licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and advanced practice nurses must complete the continuing education requirement by one of these methods prior to each biennial renewal:
Earn 15 contact hours of appropriately accredited practice-focused activities; OR
Hold a current nationally recognized certification/recertification; OR
Complete a minimum of one college credit hour course in nursing with a grade of C or better during licensure period.
Application Requirements: Proof of citizenship, official transcripts
Nursys: Yes
Livescan Fingerprinting: Yes
Renewal Requirements: CEU - 24 hours including 2 hours on the laws and rules that govern the practice of nursing in Florida. Starting 1/2019 2 hours of education on human trafficking
Application Requirements: Proof of citizenship, official transcripts
Nursys: Yes
Livescan Fingerprinting: No
Renewal Requirements: One of the following:
National certification or recertification related to the nurse’s practice role
30 contact hours of continuing education activities
Completion of a board-approved refresher course
Completion of a minimum of two-semester credits of post-licensure academic education related to nursing practice from an accredited nursing program
Participation as a preceptor, for at least one nursing student or employee transitioning into new clinical practice areas for at least one hundred twenty hours, in a one-to-one relationship as part of an organized preceptorship program
Completion as principal or co-principal investigator of a nursing research project that is an institutional review board project or evidence-based practice project that has been preapproved by the board
Authoring or co-authoring a peer-reviewed published nursing or health-related article, book, or book chapter
Developing and conducting a nursing education presentation or presentations totaling a minimum of five contact hours of actual organized instruction that qualifies as continuing education
Completion of a board-recognized nurse residency program
A similar type of learning activity option; provided that the type of activity shall be recognized by the board
Renewal Date: Every 2 years on June 30th of odd years
Current nursing specialty certification OR 100 hours of practice or simulation practice
15 contact hours of continuing education OR Completion of a minimum of 1 semester credit hour of post-licensure academic education OR Completion of a Board-recognized refresher course OR Participation in or presentation of a workshop, seminar, or conference
Acknowledged contributor to a published nursing-related article OR Teaching or developing a nursing-related course of instruction OR Participation in related professional activities
Temporary License Time-Frame: No set timeline - issued once all documents received
Permanent License Time-Frame: 4-6 weeks
Compact (eNLC): Yes
Walk-Through: Yes
Cost: $239.25 (application for full licensure with a 90-day temporary endorsement permit), $139.25 (permanent license including $100.00 application fee and $39.25 CBC processing fee)
Application Requirements: Proof of citizenship, official transcriptation Requirements: N/A
Nursys: Yes
Livescan Fingerprinting: Yes
Renewal Requirements: Continuing Education Hours:
Full-time nurses: 5 CEU
Part-time nurses: 10 CEU
Inactive nurses: 15 CEU
Renewal Date: Every year between Oct. 31 and Jan. 31 each year
Renewal Requirements: Must adhere to the following:
National certification or recertification by a national credentialing body recognized by the Board
30 contact hours of continued education
Completion of a Board-approved refresher course
Completion of a minimum of two semester hours of post-licensure academic education related to nursing practice OR
15 contact hours of continued education and one of the following
Completion of a nursing project as principal investigator or co-investigator to include statement of problem, project objectives, methods, date of completion and summary of findings
Authoring or co-authoring a nursing-related article, paper, book or book chapter
Developing and conducting a nursing continuing education presentation or presentations totaling a minimum of five contact hours, including program brochure or course syllabi, objectives, date and location of presentation, and approximate number of attendees
640 hours of active practice within previous 2 years.
Application Requirements: Criminal background check, fingerprints, school officials must send letters to the state board verifying each candidate's degree
Nursys: Yes
Livescan Fingerprinting: Yes
Renewal Requirements: CEU - 24 hours including 1 hour Ohio nursing law
Cost: $90 (permanent license), $100 (permanent license with temporary license)
Application Requirements: Passport-style photograph, Notarized affidavit declaring sound moral character, Proof of either citizenship or legal immigration.
Nursys: Yes
Livescan Fingerprinting: Yes
Renewal Requirements: One of the following:
30 contact hours of CEU
Certification or recertification by a national certifying body
Completion of an academic program in nursing or related field
Employer certification of competency and number of hours practiced
Renewal Requirements: CEU- 12 hours, including two hours on mental health conditions, one hour on drug diversion training and best practice prescribing of controlled substances