What are the mandatory CE topics for Florida nurses?

Prevention of Medical Errors: 2 contact hours (Every renewal) | Florida Laws and Rules in Nursing: 2 contact hours (Every renewal) | Human Trafficking: 2 contact hours (Every renewal) | Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace: 2 contact hours (Every 2nd renewal (every 4 yrs)) | Domestic Violence: 2 contact hours (Every 3rd renewal (every 6 yrs)) | HIV/AIDS: 1 contact hours (One-time (first renewal))

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Q: How many CE contact hours are required for Florida (FL) RN license renewal?

24 contact hours every 2 years. On years when Domestic Violence is due, Florida requires 26 total hours instead of 24. PathPort tracks your 2-, 4-, and 6-year topic cadence automatically. Governing board: Florida Board of Nursing.

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Standard RN CE Hours

24 Contact Hrs

Per 2-year renewal cycle

State-Mandated Topic Hours

11 Hours

Across 6 specific state rule(s)

General Elective CE Hours

13 Hours

Board-approved clinical or specialty courses

Florida Board of Nursing — Mandatory Topic & Competency Breakdown

Prevention of Medical Errors

Every renewal2 hrs

Florida Laws and Rules in Nursing

Every renewal2 hrs

Human Trafficking

Every renewal2 hrs

Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace

Every 2nd renewal (every 4 yrs)2 hrs

Domestic Violence

Every 3rd renewal (every 6 yrs)2 hrs

HIV/AIDS

One-time (first renewal)1 hr

Florida Board & APRN Rule Note: On years when Domestic Violence is due, Florida requires 26 total hours instead of 24. PathPort tracks your 2-, 4-, and 6-year topic cadence automatically.

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