Florida nursing CE requirements
Florida RN CE requirement: 24 contact hours every 2 years, including 2 hours medical errors, 2 hours laws and rules, 2 hours recognizing impairment, plus one-time human trafficking and HIV/AIDS courses. Domestic violence (2 hours) is required every third biennium.
Last reviewed Jul 14, 2026 Next regulatory review Jan 14, 2027 Effective Jan 1, 2024
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Florida RN CE requirement: 24 contact hours every 2 years, including 2 hours medical errors, 2 hours laws and rules, 2 hours recognizing impairment, plus one-time human trafficking and HIV/AIDS courses. Domestic violence (2 hours) is required every third biennium.
- Total hours
- 24
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years (biennium)
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacology hours are required for APRN/autonomous practice, not RN.
Mandatory topics
Medical Errors Prevention
2 hrsTake courseLaws and Rules of Nursing
2 hrsRecognizing Impairment in the Workplace
Required each biennium
2 hrsHuman Trafficking
one timeTake courseDomestic Violence
Every third biennium
2 hrsTake courseHIV/AIDS
one timeTake course
Special and one-time rules
- First renewal after initial licensure includes a 2-hour HIV/AIDS course.
- Completions are reported electronically; keep certificates for audit.
Courses that satisfy these requirements
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.
CE Broker (electronic reporting)
See my reporting statusPlaceholder citation: Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B9-5 (admin-managed field).
Summary pending detailed compliance review.
Florida Board of NursingWe summarize board rules in plain language and date every review. Always confirm with the board before you renew.
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