Nurses · Florida · Continuing education
Florida Nursing CE Requirements & License Renewal (2026)
01 In short
- RN24 contact hours every 2 years, including 2 h human trafficking, 2 h domestic violence (every 6 years), 2 h prevention of medical errors & patient safety, 1 h HIV/AIDS (before the first renewal); renewal on the date shown on your license, reported through CE Broker.
- LPN24 contact hours every 2 years, including 2 h human trafficking, 2 h domestic violence (every 6 years), 2 h prevention of medical errors & patient safety, 1 h HIV/AIDS (before the first renewal); renewal by July 31 in odd-numbered years, reported through CE Broker.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Florida RN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 24contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- CE Broker
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- General hours approved by a state or national body that accredits nursing CE; mandatory subjects (except human trafficking) must come from Florida Board of Nursing approved providers; live or home study
- Renewal fee
- $75
- New licensees
- Nurses first licensed by exam (or by endorsement after an exam in another state) in the current biennium skip the general hours but must do 2 h medical errors, 2 h laws and rules, 2 h impairment in the workplace, 2 h human trafficking and 1 h HIV/AIDS; licenses held under 24 months need 1 hour per month.
- Renew online
- mqa-vo.doh.state.fl.us ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Human trafficking | 2 | every renewal |
| Domestic violence | 2 | every 6 years |
| Prevention of medical errors & patient safety | 2 | every renewal |
| HIV/AIDS | 1 | before the first renewal |
| State laws & rules (jurisprudence) | 2 | every renewal |
| Recognizing impairment in the workplace | 2 | every 4 years |
Alternatives & exemptions. Certification by a specialty program accredited by NCCA or ABSNC exempts from CE (not from the 2-hour human trafficking course); report it in CE Broker.
Good to know. 24 hours = 16 general + mandatory subjects; domestic violence (every third biennium) is on top of the 24 hours. CE must be reported in CE Broker. RNs renew in three groups (current expirations Apr 30 2027, Apr 30 2028, Jul 31 2028).
Source: floridasnursing.gov · Fla. Stat. §464.013 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Florida LPN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 24contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jul 31, odd yrs
- Reporting
- CE Broker
- Renewal deadline
- By July 31 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- General hours approved by a state or national body that accredits nursing CE; mandatory subjects (except human trafficking) must come from Florida Board of Nursing approved providers; live or home study
- Renewal fee
- $75
- New licensees
- Nurses first licensed by exam (or by endorsement after an exam in another state) in the current biennium skip the general hours but must do 2 h medical errors, 2 h laws and rules, 2 h impairment in the workplace, 2 h human trafficking and 1 h HIV/AIDS; licenses held under 24 months need 1 hour per month.
- Renew online
- mqa-vo.doh.state.fl.us ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Human trafficking | 2 | every renewal |
| Domestic violence | 2 | every 6 years |
| Prevention of medical errors & patient safety | 2 | every renewal |
| HIV/AIDS | 1 | before the first renewal |
| State laws & rules (jurisprudence) | 2 | every renewal |
| Recognizing impairment in the workplace | 2 | every 4 years |
Alternatives & exemptions. Certification by a specialty program accredited by NCCA or ABSNC exempts from CE (not from the 2-hour human trafficking course); report it in CE Broker.
Good to know. 24 hours = 16 general + mandatory subjects; domestic violence (every third biennium) is on top of the 24 hours. CE must be reported in CE Broker. All LPN licenses currently expire July 31, 2027.
Source: floridasnursing.gov · Fla. Stat. §464.013 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Conferences in Florida
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In 3 days
2026 Annual FONL Conference & Membership Meeting
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In 4 days
25th Annual Pain Medicine Meeting
from $395
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2027 ANNA National Symposium
Hybrid
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NAON 47th Annual Congress
from $425
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2027 FNPN Annual Conference: There's No Place Like FNPN
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2027 HPNA Annual Conference
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2027 ANCC Magnet & Pathway Conference
05 Questions
How do I verify a nurse license in Florida?
Use the license lookup of the Florida Board of Nursing (floridasnursing.gov); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal through CE Broker.
How many CE hours do nurses need in Florida?
RN: 24 contact hours every 2 years. LPN: 24 contact hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for nurses in Florida?
RN: General hours approved by a state or national body that accredits nursing CE; mandatory subjects (except human trafficking) must come from Florida Board of Nursing approved providers; live or home study. LPN: General hours approved by a state or national body that accredits nursing CE; mandatory subjects (except human trafficking) must come from Florida Board of Nursing approved providers; live or home study.
How much does a nurse license renewal cost in Florida?
RN: $75 per renewal, as listed by the board. LPN: $75 per renewal, as listed by the board.
When is the renewal deadline for nurses in Florida?
RN: Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle). LPN: Licenses renew by July 31 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).
How do nurses report CE in Florida?
RN: Through CE Broker — the board checks completed hours there at renewal. LPN: Through CE Broker — the board checks completed hours there at renewal.