Florida Nurse License Renewal: Continuing Education Requirements
Both Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in Florida are required to complete continuing education (CE) for biennial license renewal. These requirements are defined in Chapter 64B9-5, Florida Administrative Code to ensure nurses remain current with clinical knowledge, professional standards, and legal responsibilities.
How Many Hours Are Required?
- One contact hour per calendar month of the licensure cycle
- Total: 24 contact hours per biennium
- Mandatory courses in specific areas are required in addition to general CE hours
Required Continuing Education Courses for Florida Nurses
| Topic | Contact Hours | Frequency | Applies To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prevention of Medical Errors | 2 | Every biennium | RN & LPN |
| HIV/AIDS | 1 | First biennium only | RN & LPN |
| Florida Laws and Rules | 2 | Every biennium | RN & LPN |
| Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace | 2 | Every other biennium | RN & LPN |
| Human Trafficking | 2 | Each biennium (after 1/1/2019) | RN & LPN |
| Domestic Violence | 2 | Every third biennium | RN & LPN |
Special Conditions and Exemptions
- Newly licensed nurses are exempt from CE for their first biennium.
- Military spouses absent from Florida due to active-duty assignments are exempt with documentation.
- Dual license holders (RN + LPN or RN + APRN) may satisfy CE for both licenses by completing RN-level courses. APRNs may use up to 50% of RN CE hours from continuing medical education (CME).
- Facility orientation programs do not count toward CE requirements.
Florida Board-Approved CE
The Florida Board of Nursing defines appropriate continuing education as a planned learning experience designed to enhance knowledge, skills, and attitudes consistent with modern nursing practice. Courses must be Board-approved and offered by licensed providers.
Pedagogy Continuing Nurse Education for Florida Nurses
Pedagogy offers Florida Board-approved CE courses that meet all state requirements for RNs and LPNs. Complete your hours online, anytime:
- Care of Patients with HIV/AIDS for Florida Nurses
- Domestic Violence Education for Florida Nurses
- Florida IV Therapy Education
- Human Trafficking Education for Florida Healthcare Professionals
- Nursing Laws and Rules in Florida
- Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace for Florida Healthcare Professionals
Stay Licensed, Stay Knowledgeable
Continuing education is more than a license requirement—it’s a commitment to patient safety, ethical care, and professional growth. Pedagogy’s online CE courses make it easy for Florida nurses to meet renewal requirements and enhance clinical expertise from anywhere.
