2-Hour Effective Communication in Nursing – Florida Board of Nursing Approved

Price: $19.99 | Duration: 2 Hours | Format: 100% Online, Self-Paced

✔ Instant Certificate Sent Automatically Upon Completion
✔ Hours Reported to Florida Board of Nursing Within 24 Hours
✔ Call or Text for Support: 1-800-698-2770

Course Overview

Effective communication is essential in nursing to ensure safe, high-quality patient care and strong collaboration among healthcare professionals. Our 2-Hour Effective Communication in Nursing course is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and provides 2 general elective CE hours that count toward the 24-hour continuing education (CE) requirement for Florida nurses.

This course focuses on improving verbal, non-verbal, and written communication, managing conflicts, and enhancing patient education and teamwork. It is a self-paced, 100% online course, allowing you to complete it anytime, anywhere.

Upon completion, your certificate is automatically sent to you, and we report your course hours to the Florida Board of Nursing within 24 hours.

Need Help? Call or text 1-800-698-2770 for assistance!

Course Highlights

✅ Approved by the Florida Board of Nursing - Course #20-1290080

✅ 2 CE credit hours (general elective)

✅ Counts toward Florida's 16 general elective CE hours (within the 24-hour biennial total)

✅ $19.99 with no hidden fees

✅ 100% online and self-paced

✅ Instant certificate of completion

✅ Hours reported to CE Broker within 24 hours

✅ Mobile-friendly - phone, tablet, or computer

Florida Nursing License Renewal Requirements

To maintain an active nursing license in Florida, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Registered Nurses (RNs), and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) must complete 24 hours of continuing education (CE) every two years.

Required CE Hours for Florida Nurses:

• 16 General Elective Hours (This course counts towards this requirement)
• 2 Hours – Prevention of Medical Errors
• 2 Hours – Florida Laws and Rules
• 2 Hours – Human Trafficking
• 2 Hours – Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace (every other renewal)
• 2 Hours – Domestic Violence (every third renewal)

This Effective Communication in Nursing course provides 2 general elective CE hours, contributing to your 16 required elective hours for license renewal.

For more details, visit the Florida Board of Nursing website.

What You’ll Learn in This Course

Hour 1: Foundations of Effective Communication in Nursing

• Verbal & Non-Verbal Communication Skills – Mastering tone, body language, and active listening.
• Overcoming Communication Barriers – Addressing language, sensory, and emotional challenges.
• Ethical & Legal Considerations in Nursing Communication – HIPAA compliance and documentation best practices.

Hour 2: Enhancing Communication for Patient Safety & Team Collaboration

• Strategies for Effective Patient Education – Teaching patients about diagnoses and treatments.
• Interdisciplinary Team Communication – Nurse-to-nurse, nurse-to-physician, and team collaboration.
• Managing Difficult Conversations in Nursing – Handling medical errors, patient complaints, and end-of-life discussions.

Course Benefits

✅ Florida Board of Nursing Approved – Fully meets elective CE requirements.
✅ 100% Online & Self-Paced – Study at your convenience, anytime, anywhere.
✅ Instant Certificate Sent Automatically – No waiting, download and print immediately.
✅ Hours Reported to Florida Board of Nursing Within 24 Hours – We handle reporting for you.
✅ Affordable & Convenient – Earn 2 CE hours for just $19.99.
✅ Live Support Available – Call or text 1-800-698-2770 for any assistance.

How to Enroll

1️⃣ Register Online: Click the enroll now button to enroll.
2️⃣ Complete the Course: Access engaging content on your schedule.
3️⃣ Pass the Final Assessment: Test your understanding with a short quiz.
4️⃣ Receive Your Instant Certificate: Your certificate is automatically emailed upon completion.
5️⃣ We Report Your Hours to Florida Board of Nursing: Your CE hours are submitted within 24 hours.

Why Choose 1st Choice Continuing Education

1st Choice Continuing Education has over 10 years of trusted CE service and is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing (Course #20-1290080). At $19.99 with no hidden fees, this is a straightforward way to log 2 elective hours. The course is 100% online and mobile-friendly, fully self-paced, and your certificate is delivered instantly. Hours are reported to CE Broker within 24 hours. Phone or text support is available at 1-800-698-2770.

Related Courses / Other Courses You May Need

Need to complete more of your Florida 24-hour biennial CE? Pair this elective with the mandatory topic courses below or take the full 24-hour bundle.

• 24 Hour Florida RN/LPN Complete Nursing Renewal Bundle

• 2 Hours - Florida Laws and Rules Governing Nursing Practice

• 2 Hrs Prevention of Medical Errors - Florida Nursing

• 2 Hours Human Trafficking - Florida Nursing

• 2 Hours - Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace for Florida Nurses

• 2 Hours Domestic Violence - Florida Nursing

• 2 Hours Ethics and Professional Responsibility in Nursing - Florida

• 4 Hours Nursing Care for Patients with Diabetes - Florida

• 1 Hour HIV/AIDS - Florida Nursing

Support When You Need It

✅ Phone or text support: 1-800-698-2770. Spanish speakers welcome.

Questions about Florida nursing CE requirements, CE Broker reporting, or which mandatory topics apply this cycle? Call or text our team before you enroll and we will help.

Enroll Now

✅ Enroll today for just $19.99 - no hidden fees and CE Broker reporting included.

Click Enroll Now to begin your 2-hour Effective Communication course. Complete at your own pace, get your instant certificate, and we report your hours to CE Broker within 24 hours.