Florida Registered Nurse (RN) License Renewal Requirements

Florida registered nurse licenses are regulated by the Florida Board of Nursing (FBON), under the Department of Health. Florida is a member of the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). Florida uses CE Broker for tracking CE compliance.

At a Glance

Detail	Information
Regulatory Body	Florida Board of Nursing (DOH)
Renewal Cycle	Every 2 years (biennial)
Renewal Deadline	April 30 or July 31 (depends on license group)
CE Hours Required	24 contact hours per renewal period
Renewal Fee	$75
CE Tracking	CE Broker (mandatory)
Compact State (NLC)	Yes (eNLC member)
Online Renewal	Yes — MQA Online Services (flhealthsource.gov)

Continuing Education Requirements

RN and LPN — 24 Hours Every 2 Years

Florida has mandatory topic requirements in addition to general CE hours:

Topic	Hours	Frequency
General nursing CE	16 hours	Every renewal
Prevention of medical errors	2 hours	Every renewal
Florida laws and rules	2 hours	Every renewal
Human trafficking	2 hours	Every renewal
Recognizing impairment in the workplace	2 hours	Every 2nd renewal (every 4 years)
Domestic violence	2 hours	Every 3rd renewal (every 6 years)
HIV/AIDS	1 hour	One-time requirement (prior to first renewal)

Total: 24 hours per biennial renewal (mandatory topics are included in the 24-hour total, not in addition to it — except HIV which is one-time)

APRN Additional Requirements

• All RN requirements above, plus:
• 3 hours on safe and effective prescription of controlled substances every renewal

Certification Exemption

Nurses holding certification from a specialty program accredited by NCCAB or ABSNC are exempt from general CE requirements. Exception: The 2-hour human trafficking course is still required even with certification exemption.

Florida-Specific Notes

• CE Broker is mandatory. All CE must be tracked through CE Broker. Many approved providers report automatically. You can also self-report missing completions. A free CE Broker Basics account is sufficient.
• Mandatory final exam. The Board requires a passing score of 70% or higher on exams for each mandatory topic course.
• First renewal prorating. Nurses whose initial license was not issued for a full 2 years must complete 1 hour of CE per month they held the license, plus all mandatory topics.
• License groups. Florida RN licenses expire in groups — check your specific group expiration (April 30 or July 31).
• Electronic fingerprinting now required per HB 975 (2024 session).
• Compact state. If practicing in Florida under a multistate license from another compact state, you do not need to complete Florida CE or pay Florida renewal fees — follow your home state's requirements.
• Renewal available 90 days before expiration through MQA Online Services.
• Failure to renew: License goes delinquent. Practicing with an expired license is illegal. After two consecutive delinquent cycles, the license becomes null and void and cannot be reactivated.

How to Renew

1. Complete 24 hours of approved CE (including all mandatory topics)
2. Ensure CE is reported to CE Broker
3. Visit flhealthsource.gov and select "Renew A License"
4. Log in, confirm information, and complete the renewal application
5. Pay the $75 renewal fee
6. Process takes approximately 1–2 weeks

Fees

Fee Type	Amount
RN Renewal	$75
Late/Delinquent Fee	Additional fee assessed
Inactive to Active	Contact Board for current requirements
Retire License	$55 one-time fee

Contact Information

Florida Board of Nursing

• Website: floridasnursing.gov
• RN Renewal Page: floridasnursing.gov/registered-nurse-renewal
• Renewal Portal: flhealthsource.gov
• CE Broker: cebroker.com
• Phone: (850) 488-0595
• Email: MQA.NursingAppstatus@flhealth.gov

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This page is for informational purposes only. Requirements may change — always verify current requirements with the Florida Board of Nursing before renewing. Last reviewed March 2026.

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