What is a requirement for nurses to maintain their Florida nursing license?

To maintain their Florida nursing license, nurses are required to complete continuing education requirements. This ensures that nurses stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the healthcare field, including new practices, technologies, and regulations. Florida law mandates that licensed nurses complete a specified number of continuing education hours every two years as part of the license renewal process. This not only helps enhance the nurse’s knowledge and skills but also promotes the overall quality of care provided to patients.

Continuing education is critical in the dynamic field of healthcare where procedures, standards of care, and guidelines are consistently evolving. By fulfilling these educational requirements, nurses demonstrate their commitment to professional development and provide safe, competent care to their patients.

While an annual audit of nursing practices, participation in a yearly conference, and renewal of malpractice insurance are important aspects of professional nursing and may impact practice, they are not formal requirements mandated by the Florida Board of Nursing for maintaining an active nursing license.