Florida Nurses: 2025 CEU Requirements Explained

Florida remains one of the most regulated states when it comes to nurse licensure and continuing education. With the license renewal deadline for RNs and APRNs falling on April 30, 2025, it’s crucial that nurses practicing in Florida understand the state’s specific CEU (Continuing Education Unit) requirements and how to meet them on time.

In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know to stay compliant — including mandatory topics, renewal cycles, and where to find Florida Board-approved courses.

When Do Florida Nurses Need to Renew Their Licenses?

In Florida, nurses renew their licenses biennially — that’s every two years. The renewal dates are:

• RNs and APRNs: Must renew by April 30 of odd or even numbered years, or July 31 of even numbered year (depending on renewal cycle assigned).
• LPNs: Must renew by July 31 of every odd-numbered year.

That means for Florida RNs and APRNs, this is the final window to complete all required CEUs before the April 30 deadline.

Total Required Hours: 24 CEUs Every 2 Years

The Florida Board of Nursing requires all actively licensed RNs to complete 24 contact hours and APRNs to complete 27 hours of continuing education during each renewal cycle. These must be completed through an approved provider and include certain mandatory topics (not just general CEUs).  

Mandatory CEU Topics for Florida Nurses

Here’s what must be included in your 24 contact hours:

For first-time licensees, some of these topics (like HIV/AIDS) are required only for the first renewal.

APRNs: Additional Requirements

APRNs have an extra requirement: if you’re prescribing controlled substances, you must complete:

• 3 additional CE hours in Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances

These hours are in addition to the standard 24 CEUs.

What Happens if You Miss the Deadline?

Missing your CEU requirements can result in:

• Inability to renew your license
• Fines or disciplinary action
• Temporary suspension of your ability to practice

To avoid this, make sure all CEUs are completed before April 30, 2025, and reported to CE Broker.

Where to Take Florida-Approved CEUs

Look for providers who are:

• Approved by the Florida Board of Nursing
• Integrated with CE Broker to automatically report your completions

At CE Ready, our courses are:

• Fully board-approved
• Include all required topics
• Automatically reported to CE Broker

CE Broker Tip: Check Your Transcript

To avoid surprises, log into CE Broker and view your transcript. This helps you track which courses you’ve completed and identify any gaps.

Pro Tip: Don’t Wait Until the Last Day

Courses can take time to process, especially when CE Broker reporting is involved. Give yourself at least 24–48 hours buffer before the April 30 deadline to ensure everything is completed and submitted.

Summary: CEU Checklist for Florida RNs/APRNs (2025)

• 24 total contact hours
• 2 hours Florida Laws & Rules
• 2 hours Impairment in the Workplace
• 2 hours Medical Errors
• 2 hours Human Trafficking (if first time)
• 1 hour HIV/AIDS (if first renewal)
• 2 hours Domestic Violence (every third renewal)
• 3 hours Rx course for APRNs who prescribe controlled substances
• Reported to CE Broker

Complete the Florida renewal bundles with CE Ready to ensure all of these requirements are met!

References

1. Florida Board of Nursing. (2025). CE Requirements for License Renewal
2. CE Broker. (2025). Florida Nurse CE Transcript