Florida Registered Nurse CEUs

• Florida Registered Nurse Standard Renewal Requirements: Florida Registered Nurses must renew their licenses every two years, with deadlines typically on April 30 or July 31. RNs are required to complete 24 hours of approved CE, covering required topics such as medical errors , laws and rules , impairment in the workplace , and human trafficking , plus a one-time HIV/AIDS course before the first renewal. Every third renewal requires an extra 2 hours of domestic violence CE. floridasnursing.gov

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• First-time renewal: RNs 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: RNs 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 or additional certifications relevant to employer or professional body requirements must be maintained separately from Board licensure requirements.