Board Certified ARNPs now Exempt from FL CEs for license renewal
Posted over 10 years ago by Jean Aertker
Senate Bill 1036 (by Senator Grimsley), primarily related to nursing education programs, passed from the 2014 legislative session & became law on July 1st as Chapter 2014-92, Laws of Florida. (Senate Bill history here: http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/1036).
You will find a summary of the changes below and can view the actual bill language at http://laws.flrules.org/2014/92
1. Nursing licensure applicants: The changes require graduates of approved nursing education programs in Florida, who do not take the licensure examination within 6 months after graduation, to complete a licensure exam preparatory course (approved by the Board of Nursing).
2. Licensed nurses: Licensed nurses (LPN, RN, ARNP) are now exempt from continuing education requirements for licensure renewal if they are certified by a health care specialty program accredited by the National Commission of Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the Accrediting Bureau of Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC).
3. Nursing education programs: 6 new rules related to nursing educational programs.