Florida
Registered Nurse CE & renewal requirements in Florida (2026)
24 contact hours per renewal, on a 24-month renewal cycle with Florida Board of Nursing.
Renewal cycle
Every 24 months
Biennial; expires April 30 or July 31 depending on renewal group
Continuing education
24 contact hours per renewal
24 contact hours per cycle (incl. 2 hrs medical error prevention, 2 hrs Florida laws & rules, 2 hrs human trafficking, 2 hrs recognizing impairment every other renewal); 1-hour HIV/AIDS one-time before first renewal; 2-hr domestic violence every third renewal (additional)
- Prevention of Medical Errors (2 hrs)
- Florida Laws & Rules (2 hrs)
- Human Trafficking (2 hrs)
- Recognizing Impairment (2 hrs, alternating)
- HIV/AIDS (1 hr, one-time)
- Domestic Violence (2 hrs, every 3rd renewal)
Source: Florida Board of Nursing · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit Florida Board of Nursing
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- How often do registered nurses renew their license in Florida?
- Biennial; expires April 30 or July 31 depending on renewal group
- How many contact hours do I need in Florida?
- 24 contact hours per renewal. 24 contact hours per cycle (incl. 2 hrs medical error prevention, 2 hrs Florida laws & rules, 2 hrs human trafficking, 2 hrs recognizing impairment every other renewal); 1-hour HIV/AIDS one-time before first renewal; 2-hr domestic violence every third renewal (additional)
- Where do I renew my Registered Nurse license in Florida?
- Through Florida Board of Nursing. We verified these details on 2026-07-05 — always confirm with the board before your deadline.
- Is this page official?
- No — Credlark is an independent organizational tool, not the licensing board. This page cites its source and check date; use it to plan, then confirm with your board.