Florida Nursing License
How to get your Florida nursing license
- Complete an approved nursing program (RN or LPN/LVN).
- Pass the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN examination.
- Apply to the Florida Board of Nursing for licensure by examination or endorsement.
- Complete the required criminal background check and pay licensure fees.
- If your primary residence is Florida, you may apply for a multistate (compact) license.
Florida licensing at a glance
| Initial license fee | $110 |
|---|---|
| Renewal fee | $75 |
| Continuing education | 24 hours / 2 years |
| Compact (NLC) member | Yes |
The $110 fee is the Board's application/licensing fee; the $200 NCLEX exam fee (paid to Pearson VUE) is separate. The 24 CE hours include Florida-mandated subjects (medical errors, laws and rules, human trafficking, workplace impairment).
Official resources
- Florida Board of Nursing — apply, renew, and check requirements.
- Verify a nursing license (Nursys)
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) map — which states honor a multistate license.
- Directory of state boards of nursing (NCSBN)
Florida nursing license FAQ
- Does my compact nursing license let me work in Florida?
- Yes. Florida is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so a multistate license issued by your compact home state covers practice in Florida without a separate application.
- How much does a Florida nursing license cost?
- The initial RN licensure fee in Florida is $110, and renewal is $75.
- How many continuing-education hours does Florida require?
- Florida requires 24 hours / 2 years for RN license renewal.
- How do I verify a Florida nursing license?
- Verify any U.S. nursing license through Nursys, the national verification system operated by the state boards of nursing.