Florida · APRN
Florida APRN CE requirements and approved online courses
24 contact hours every 2 years (biennium) for advanced practice registered nurses licensed by the Florida Board of Nursing. Here is exactly what counts — and the courses that satisfy it.
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Florida APRN requirements at a glance
- Total contact hours
- 24 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years (biennium)
- Pharmacology
- 3 hours required
- Reporting
- Electronic
| Mandatory topic | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacology / Prescribing | 3 hours | — |
| Medical Errors Prevention | 2 hours | — |
| Safe and Effective Prescribing of Controlled Substances | 2 hours | — |
Source: Placeholder citation: Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B9-5 (admin-managed field). · last verified 2026-07-14. Florida Board of Nursing
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Courses for Florida advanced practice registered nurses
A prescriber-focused pharmacology refresher covering new agents, high-alert medications, interactions and safe titration.
Root-cause thinking, safe handoffs and just-culture reporting to reduce preventable harm on your unit.
Recognize trafficking indicators, respond safely and connect patients with resources — meets one-time state mandates.
Scope of practice, delegation, documentation and ethical decision frameworks for everyday clinical dilemmas.
Screening, safety planning and documentation for intimate partner violence, built for mandated topic requirements.
Transmission, testing, modern treatment, PrEP and stigma-reducing care — meets one-time HIV/AIDS mandates.
Florida APRN CE questions
- How many CE hours does a APRN need in Florida?
- 24 contact hours every 2 years (biennium). Florida APRN CE requirement: 24 contact hours every 2 years including pharmacology hours and controlled-substance prescribing content for prescribers.
- Is online CE accepted for APRN renewal in Florida?
- Yes. Florida accepts continuing education completed online from an approved provider. Our courses are self-paced, mobile-first and issue a certificate the moment you pass the post-test.
- How is CE reported in Florida?
- CE Broker (electronic reporting) Completions are queued for electronic submission and you can watch the status in your reporting center.
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