How do you apply for a Florida nursing license?

Silverdragon102, BSN · Jul 28, 2008

I can not see any point in paying someone to do what you can do. Do you have CES already as a foreign trained nurse they may wish that before hand before they will process you application.

BIGBRO71 · Jul 28, 2008

Hi.

I've been doing the "endorsement" for 8 months now. The nursing Board of Florida it's the worst in America. They are slow and will take all the time possible to answer you. They also are making all kind of "obstacles" for foreing nurses to obtain the lisence there. I wrote to that office too explaining my situation. So far, no answer. If you decide to go with them, woukd you keep me posted? Thanks.

NurSuzi · Apr 28, 2009

I am also in the process of applying for a Florida license. Here is a link to the application and all the requirements.

I printed this out and having been using it "line by line" to make sure I have my ducks in a row.

Hope this helps. ~

http://www.doh.state.fl.us/MQA/nursing/ap_licensure-RN-LPN.pdf

KateRN1 · Apr 29, 2009

I'm also in the queue for a FL license. Filled out onlie app, paid fee. Got a letter two weeks later that I needed CEUs and fingerprint cards, which I already knew, but no way to include those online. I sent in the CEU proofs and fingerprint cards a week ago, haven't heard anything yet. I was told that with all ducks in a row, it takes about a month to six weeks for US-trained nurses. Apparently it's the fingerprint/background check that takes up the time, or so it's said.

KateRN1 · May 2, 2009

Update: I sent my CEU proofs and fingerprints last Wednesday via priority mail, expected them to arrive in Tallahassee on Friday. Got my letter yesterday (Friday) after one week giving me my license number and permission to work, actual license to follow. Seems like the turnaround time is getting faster.

KateRN1 · May 4, 2009

And last update, the actual license came today (Monday), just three days after the letter giving me permission to work. For all that $$$, I expected something a bit fancier. :lol2:

BRemus · May 5, 2009

I too just got my florida license it took 1 week after all the paperwork arrived at the board and i had my license about three days after my letter and got my letter the day after i got an email. Now to find a job. I already have an apartment set up and am moving to florida in july yeah

brenda

Needhelp4321 · May 8, 2009

Hi are you a Canadian nurse as well?

Whusak · Oct 14, 2011

Sorry to bring up a post from the dead, my family is relocating to florida, and I am going to go there. I saw the information and the flordianurselicenses..com place and kind of leary about giving that kind of information out to someone i have no idea about. What is the 2 hour medication error prevention course and where can I get access to it? Do they take electronic fingerprint cards. I know my state board is not the quickest with a response and have personally been on hold for 3 hours at one time. As far as background, I have a clean background and clear license not even a speeding ticket. Does anyone also know about the sebastian or vero beach area and what I might be looking at as far as pay? also is it a union?

lweatherby · Nov 8, 2011

You don't need to pay anyone to do this. Just go to the Florida Board of Nurisng website and follow the instructions. The information for the medication error ceu's is on the website as well as how to get the finger prints. You will most likely have to go to your local police department to do the fingerprints. You can order the cards for fingerprinting from the Fl BON website.

Whusak · Nov 9, 2011

Thank you for your post, I sent off all my stuff today. I was nervous about getting all of the information correct, I still remember the secretary from my LVN program and the fear she instilled in us about the application process. She is a tough cookie. I think I am good to go, sent stuff off today and will post when I hear back. :yeah: