Florida Licensed Practical Nurse CEUs

• Florida Licensed Practical Nurse Standard Renewal Requirements: Florida Licensed Practical Nurses must complete 24 contact hours of continuing education every two years to renew their license, with renewals due July 31 of odd-numbered years. Mandatory CE includes courses in medical errors , laws and rules , human trafficking , impairment in the workplace , and domestic violence (the latter every third renewal).

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• First-time renewal: LPNs first licensed by examination, or by endorsement after taking the exam in another state, during the current biennium are exempt from the general CE hours. Complete 2 hours of Medical Errors , 2 hours of Florida Laws and Rules , 2 hours of Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace , 2 hours of Human Trafficking and 1 hour of HIV/AIDS . A license issued for less than 24 months requires 1 hour of CE for each month it was valid, including those required courses. floridasnursing.gov

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• Certification alternative: LPNs certified by a health care specialty program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification are exempt from continuing education requirements, except the 2-hour Human Trafficking course. Report your certification exemption in CE Broker.

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• Other Certifications that nurses hold that needs to be renewed: Any specialty certifications required by employer policy must be maintained separately and are not managed by the Florida Board of Nursing.