Registered Nurses in Florida must renew their licenses every two years through the Florida Board of Nursing. This guide explains the 2025 renewal requirements, including CE hours, fees, deadlines, and the exact steps to stay compliant — without digging through board rules.
🔍 Renewal Summary (Quick Facts)
| Item | Requirement |
| Renewal Cycle | Every 2 years |
| Renewal Deadline | April 30 or July 31 (based on original license issue date) |
| Total CE Hours Required | 24 hours every renewal |
| Mandatory Topics | Medical errors, laws & rules, human trafficking, etc. |
| Renewal Fee | $75 (RN active license) |
| CE Reporting System | CE Broker (required) |
| Online CE Accepted? | Yes |
| First-Time Renewal? | CE partially reduced (see below) |
🗓️ Renewal Deadline & Frequency
- Florida RN licenses renew every 2 years
- Renewal periods end on April 30 or July 31 (depending on your group)
- You can renew up to 120 days before expiration
- If not renewed by the deadline, the license becomes delinquent
📚 Continuing Education (CE) Requirements
| CE Topic | Hours Required |
| General Nursing CE | 16 hours |
| Prevention of Medical Errors | 2 hours |
| Florida Laws & Rules | 2 hours |
| Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace | 2 hours |
| Human Trafficking | 2 hours (one-time requirement) |
| Domestic Violence | 2 hours every 3rd renewal |
✅ Total = 24 hours per renewal
✅ Must be reported through CE Broker (Florida’s official system)
✅ All hours may be completed 100% online
⚠️ First-time renewal rule:
If this is your first renewal and you were licensed for less than 12 months, you only need:
- 2 hours Medical Errors
- 2 hours Florida Laws & Rules
- 1 hour HIV/AIDS
📝 Step-by-Step Renewal Process
- Complete required CE hours through an approved provider
- Confirm CE hours are posted in CE Broker
- Log into Florida Nursing Portal: https://mqa-vo.doh.state.fl.us
- Select “Renew My License”
- Pay renewal fee ($75)
- Receive email confirmation and updated license status
💳 Renewal Fees
| Fee Type | Cost |
| RN License Renewal (Active) | $75 |
| Renew Inactive License | $55 |
| Delinquent Renewal (Late) | $55 + renewal fee |
| Reactivation after Lapse | $145 |
⚠️ Lapsed, Delinquent, or Expired License
| Status | What Happens |
| Delinquent | If not renewed by deadline |
| Null & Void | After 2 years delinquent |
| Reactivation | CE + additional fees required |
Reactivation requires:
- Full 24 CE hours + 2 hrs Domestic Violence (if due)
- Application + reactivation fee
- Possible background check if expired long-term
🏥 Renewal for Out-of-State Nurses (Endorsement)
If you are not yet licensed in Florida, you must apply via licensure by endorsement, not renewal.
Endorsement requirements:
- Active RN license in another U.S. state
- Livescan fingerprinting
- CE on human trafficking (2 hours)
- Possible laws & rules course
✅ Need CE Hours for Your Florida RN License?
📬Florida nurses can complete all CE requirements online through a Board-approved provider.
We’ll soon list the best board-approved, low-cost CE providers that report directly to CE Broker — so you don’t risk a renewal delay.
(Provider list coming soon)
📌 Helpful Resources for Florida RNs
🔗 Florida Board of Nursing – Renewal Portal
🔗 CE Broker – Report & Track CE Hours
Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do RNs need in Florida?
RNs must complete 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years.
Can I complete all CE hours online?
Yes. Florida allows 100% of required CE hours to be completed online through approved providers.
Do CE hours automatically transfer to the Board?
Yes, as long as the CE provider reports through CE Broker.
What if I miss the renewal deadline?
Your license becomes delinquent and a late fee applies. After 2 years, it becomes null & void.
Do first-time renewal nurses need all 24 hours?
No. If you were licensed less than 12 months before renewal, only select courses are required.
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