Florida LPN License Renewal Requirements

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If you’re an LPN in the state of Florida listen up! For the current biennium licensure cycle, all LPN licenses will expire at midnight EST on July 31st, 2025. This means you must have all your ducks in a row and submit to the Florida Department of Health before the clock strikes twelve to maintain your license.Being prepared and knowing the LPN license renewal requirements is your professional responsibility, and you’ll want to make the process as easy on yourself as possible. Fortunately, all of the CE requirements can be completed online through an approved CE provider, and forms and fees can be submitted electronically as well. If you haven’t renewed yet it’s not too late, but it’s time to get moving. Here’s everything you need to know to stay on track.

The Florida Biennium

All Florida-licensed LPNs, RNs, and APRNs are now in a 24-month renewal cycle and must complete 24 hours of appropriate continuing education during each renewal period. The steps to LPN license renewal are pretty straightforward, but you need to give yourself plenty of time to get it all done:

1. Complete and track the continuing education requirements.
2. Complete the online renewal application.
3. Pay the Florida LPN license renewal fee.

If you’ve been down this road before, the continuing education requirement shouldn’t surprise you. The inclusion of a robust and comprehensive spectrum of continuing education hours like those offered by Premiere as part of the license renewal process is one of the best ways for the state of Florida to make sure their LPNs, RNs, and APRNs are at the forefront of best practices.  They can be easily completed online, at a time that works for you, and best of all, you’ll be improving the care you can give your patients and gain valuable professional insight and experience.

CE Requirements for Florida LPN License Renewal

Not all state licensure renewal requirements are the same, and not all continuing education opportunities are created equal. The Florida LPN license renewal process has very specific topics nurses are required to brush up on that reflect current policy priorities, emerging healthcare issues, and social concerns that nurses may find themselves coming into contact with in the course of their practice. The 24 hours most Florida-licensed LPNs, RNs, and APRNs are required to complete includes the following mandatory content:

• 2 hours on prevention of medical errors (each renewal)
• 2 hours on rules and law that govern the practice of nursing (each renewal)
• 2 hours on human trafficking (each renewal)
• 2 hours on recognizing impairment in the workplace (every 4 years)
• 2  hours on best practices for managing domestic violence (every 6 years, and brings the total required hours up to 26 for that cycle)
• 1 Hour on HIV/AIDS as a one-time requirement prior to 1st renewal

In addition to the specific topics identified here, LPNs can complete what the state of Florida considers general hours for a total of 24 hours every 2 years. It is important to note that all general continuing education hours must be provided by a state or national organization empowered to accredit nursing continuing education, or an accredited provider approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing.

Tracking Continuing Education

All continuing education accrued for the purpose of Florida LPN license renewal needs to be logged into and tracked using CEBroker.com. This tracking system has now been integrated into the licensure renewal application suite, allowing for easy verification of the completion of contact hours and convenient CE tracking online.Fortunately, Premiere will do the work of submitting your certificate to CE Broker automatically, so you will never have to worry about whether all your LPN license requirement ducks are in a row.

Are there CE Exemptions?

There are a few scenarios where an individual may be exempt from having to complete all 24 hours of CE for the present renewal cycle.

• LPNs and RNs initially licensed by examination (NCLEX) or by endorsement during the current biennium are exempt from the general CEU requirements for their first renewal. They must still complete 2 hours of prevention of medical errors, 2 hours about Florida laws and rules, 2 hours of recognizing impairment in the workplace, 2 hours on human trafficking, and 1 hour of HIV/AIDS.
• An LPN who is certified by a healthcare specialty program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification is exempt from all continuing education requirements except the 2 hours on human trafficking requirement.

Tips for Getting CE Credit

Although Premiere has all the CE requirements you need, in some circumstances you may have other qualifying experiences that already count. Here are some frequently asked questions about potential credits:

How Do I Know I’m Taking the Right Courses?

The easiest answer is to get a bundled collection of CE courses that fulfill all your licensure requirements at once. Premiere’s Florida LPN License Renewal Package takes the guesswork out of the equation and provides you with everything you need to satisfy your CE obligations with the click of a button. Certificates for all courses are automatically sent to CE Broker, making compliance a snap.

Can I use College Courses for CE?

Yes. Contact hours may be awarded for completion of credit courses in nursing at an accredited institution of higher learning and would still be logged into your CEBroker.com account. However, general education may not be used for CE credit.

How Do College Courses Convert to Contact Hours?

One credit hour per quarter converts to ten contact hours. One credit hour per semester converts to fifteen contact hours. It is recommended that you keep transcripts or legible dated grade reports for four years in case you are audited.

Can I Use Hours I’ve Earned in Another State?

Yes. Continuing education courses approved by a state or national nursing organization empowered to accredit CE standards can be used unless the offering falls into the mandatory CE category. All mandatory courses must be offered by a Florida Board of Nursing approved provider.

If I Have More Than 24 Hours, Can CE Carry Over to The Next Renewal Period?

No, all CEUs must be earned within your renewal period and cannot be carried over to the next biennium and CE taken prior to the issuance of a permanent license cannot be counted towards renewal requirements.

Making Florida LPN Renewal a Snap With Premiere

If you still have a few credits left for renewal, Premiere’s comprehensive collection of qualifying LPN CE content can get you up to date and ready for renewal in no time. All of Premiere’s content is produced by leading industry professionals, and covers all the mandatory and general requirements for Florida LPN license renewal. Of course, licensure is an ongoing process for all LPNs in Florida, and that means completing an average of 1 hour of continuing education every month for the rest of your career. Premiere’s Florida LPN License Renewal Package makes meeting state requirements simple and easy, and our Unlimited Nursing CE Subscription gives you total access to all our CE resources and content so you never have to worry about finding qualifying coursework again. Remember: July 31 is your deadline, Florida LPNs, and Premiere puts the CE you need at your fingertips to make sure you get to the finish line.