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Florida Nursing CEU Requirements: What You Need to Know (and Where to Get It Done Fast)


Florida Nursing CEU Requirements: What You Need to Know (and Where to Get It Done Fast)

If you’re a nurse in Florida—RN, LPN, or APRN—you already know that continuing education (CE) is part of keeping your license active and your knowledge sharp. But figuring out which courses are required, how many hours you need, and where to take them can be overwhelming—especially when you're close to your renewal deadline.

This guide breaks it all down for you: what the Florida Board of Nursing requires, how to stay compliant, and how to get all your CE done online, affordably, and fast—with no hidden fees.

How Many CE Hours Do Florida Nurses Need to Renew Their License?

All licensed nurses in Florida—including Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)—must complete 24 contact hours of approved continuing education every two years.

Here’s the breakdown of what you’ll need to include:

✅ Mandatory CE Courses for All Florida Nurses

  • 2-Hour Medical Errors Prevention

  • 2-Hour Florida Laws and Rules

  • 2-Hour Human Trafficking

  • 2-Hour Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace

  • 2-Hour Domestic Violence (every third renewal only)

  • *1-Hour HIV/AIDS (First-Time Licensees Only)

  • 3-Hour Safe & Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances (Required for APRNs who prescribe medications)

The remaining hours can be filled with general elective CE on topics like ethics, documentation, communication, or chronic disease management.

Where Can I Take Florida Board-Approved Nursing CE Courses Online?

Right here! At 1st Choice Continuing Education, we offer all the Florida-approved CE courses you need, available 100% online, self-paced, and mobile-friendly. You can log in and out anytime—and you’ll get your instant certificate of completion right after finishing a course.

Plus, we report your hours directly to CE Broker and the Florida Board of Nursing within 24 hours.

Here are all the courses we currently offer:

Florida-Approved Nursing CE Courses from 1st Choice CE

Course Title  
✅ 2 Hours – Effective Communication in Nursing  
✅ 2 Hours – Patient Safety  
✅ 2 Hours – Ethics and Professional Responsibility  
✅ 4 Hours – Diabetes Care in Nursing  
✅ 2 Hours – Florida Laws and Rules  
✅ 2 Hours – Prevention of Medical Errors  
✅ 2 Hours – Domestic Violence  
✅ 2 Hours – Human Trafficking  
✅ 1 Hour – HIV/AIDS (First-Time Licensees)  
✅ 3 Hours – Safe & Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances  
✅ 2 Hours – Chronic Disease Management  
✅ 2 Hours – Cultural Competence in Nursing  
✅ 2 Hours – Infection Control  
✅ 2 Hours – Nursing Documentation: Best Practices  
✅ 2 Hours – Impairment in the Workplace  

Bundle & Save: Get 30% Off When You Buy 3 or More Courses

Need to take multiple CE courses? When you add 3 or more to your cart, you'll automatically receive 30% off your total. No promo code needed.

Whether you’re knocking out your required hours or building a flexible CE plan that fits your interests, this discount makes it even easier (and more affordable) to get it all done in one place.

How to Renew Your Florida Nursing License (Step-by-Step)

  1. Complete all 24 hours of CE through a Florida Board-approved provider (that’s us!)

  2. Make sure your CE includes all mandatory topics listed above

  3. Log in to the Florida Board of Nursing portal to submit your renewal

  4. CE Broker will reflect your completions as soon as we report them (within 24 hours)

  5. Pay your license renewal fee and keep your proof of CE for your records

✅ Ready to Knock Out Your Nursing CE?

Don’t let CE sneak up on you. Whether you’re renewing for the first time or you’re a seasoned RN, LPN, or APRN, our courses are:

  • Fully Board-approved

  • Instantly certified

  • Mobile-friendly

  • Reported to the Board within 24 hours

  • And just $29.99 or less per course