3 Hours – Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances - Florida Nursing

Coming Soon:

3 Hours – Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances – Florida Nursing CE Course

Approved by Florida Board of Nursing | Course #20-1294367 | $29.99 | Instant Certificate

Florida nurses with prescribing authority are required to complete 3 hours of continuing education on the safe and effective prescription of controlled substances every renewal cycle. This Florida Board of Nursing-approved course (Course #20-1294367) fulfills that requirement and equips Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) with the knowledge to prescribe responsibly and safely.

Offered by 1st Choice Continuing Education, this self-paced, fully online course allows you to study anytime, on any device. You'll receive an instant certificate of completion, and we’ll report your hours to CE Broker within 24 hours. Log in and out at your convenience, and rely on our friendly support team via text or call at 1-800-698-2770. Backed by 10+ years of trusted experience, your satisfaction is guaranteed.

✅ Course Features

• Approved by the Florida Board of Nursing – Course #20-1294367

• Fulfills the 3-hour controlled substances CE requirement for APRNs

• Only $29.99 – no hidden fees

• Instant certificate provided after completion

• CE hours reported to CE Broker within 24 hours

• 100% online and self-paced – mobile-friendly

• Call or text support: 1-800-698-2770

• Money-back guarantee

What This Course Covers

This 3-hour course delivers current, evidence-based education on legal, clinical, and ethical prescribing. It is organized into three comprehensive modules:

Hour 1: Legal Framework and Regulatory Overview

• Controlled substance classification & DEA scheduling

• Prescribing authority and requirements for APRNs under Florida Statutes Chapters 456 & 893

• PDMP/E-FORCSE use and compliance

• DEA registration, oversight, and enforcement

• Penalties for inappropriate prescribing​Course Outline

Hour 2: Clinical Considerations and Patient Safety

• Proper patient evaluation and risk assessment

• Acute and chronic pain management strategies

• Identifying misuse, dependence, and red flags

• Special prescribing considerations for elderly, pediatric, psychiatric, and SUD populations

• Effective communication, informed consent, and patient education​Course Outline

Hour 3: Risk Management and Best Practices

• Safe dosing and monitoring guidelines

• Non-opioid and non-pharmacologic alternatives

• Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

• Documentation standards and medical records compliance

• Ethical accountability and maintaining a culture of safety​Course Outline

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is required for:

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in Florida

• Nurse Practitioners who prescribe controlled substances

• Florida nurses with DEA registration or prescriptive authority under protocol

• Any Florida APRN required to fulfill the controlled substance CE requirement

How Do I Renew My Florida Nursing License?

To maintain your Florida license:

1. Complete 24 hours of CE every 2 years

2. Include:

   • 2 Hours – Medical Errors

   • 2 Hours – Florida Laws & Rules

   • 2 Hours – Human Trafficking

   • 2 Hours – Impairment in the Workplace (every other renewal)

   • 2 Hours – Domestic Violence (every third renewal)

   • 3 Hours – Safe & Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances (for APRNs with prescribing authority)

3. Receive your instant certificate

4. 1st Choice reports your hours to CE Broker within 24 hours

5. Renew online at floridasnursing.gov

Looking for More Florida Nursing CE Courses?

At 1st Choice Continuing Education, we offer all of the required and elective CE courses approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. Whether you're completing your first renewal or your tenth, we have everything you need — all 100% online, self-paced, and instantly certified.

Explore our full catalog of approved courses:

• 2-Hour Patient Safety

• 2-Hour Effective Communication in Nursing

• 2-Hour Ethics and Professional Responsibility

• 4-Hour Diabetes Care in Nursing

• 2-Hour Florida Laws and Rules

• 2-Hour Prevention of Medical Errors

• 2-Hour Domestic Violence

• 2-Hour Human Trafficking

• 1-Hour HIV/AIDS – First-Time Renewal

• 3-Hour Safe & Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances

• 2-Hour Chronic Disease Management

• 2-Hour Cultural Competence in Nursing

• 2-Hour Infection Control

• 2-Hour Nursing Documentation Best Practices

• 2-Hour Impairment in the Workplace

Enroll Now – Complete Your Prescribing CE Online

Enroll Now – Just $29.99

Easy. Approved. Online. Get it done with 1st Choice.