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Frequently Asked Questions
The Florida Board of Nursing licenses, monitors, disciplines, educates and, when appropriate, rehabilitates its licensees to assure their fitness and competence in providing health care services for the people of Florida. The sole legislative purpose in enacting the Nurse Practice Act is to ensure that every nurse practicing in Florida meets minimum requirements for safe practice. It is the legislative intent that nurses who fall below minimum competency or who otherwise present a danger to the public shall be prohibited from practicing in the State of Florida
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What kind of license does a registered nurse need?
a registered nurse license issued by the state board of nursing from the state/states in which he/she practices
Who is the executive officer of the CA or California Board of Registered Nursing?
The executive officer of the CA or California Board of Registered Nursing is no other than Executive Officer Louise R. Bailey. She served as the Board's Interim Executive Officer, Supervising Nursing Education Consultant and Legislative Liaison.
What is better - a vocational nurse or a registered nurse?
Neither is necessarily "better" then the other, but a registered nurse does have more schooling and often is allowed more nursing abilities by the Board of Nursing.
Can the board of registered nursing find out you have a medical marijuana card?
Yes they know everything about you before you do
What do you need to do to stay registered as a nurse?
Requirements for licensure vary by State. Contact your State's board of nursing for details.
Can I take a LPN class at night in Sacramento, CA?
Yes. The California Board of Registered Nursing offers night classes.
Do you have to be a registered nurse to be a church nurse?
This will often depend upon the Nursing authority or Board of Nursing in your area but as a whole - registered nurses are allowed to work on their own depending upon the duties preformed whereas LPN/LVN's are required to work under a doctor, a registered nurse, or an advanced practice nurse.
What does arnp-bc stand for?
APRN-BC is a credential that stands for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Board Certified. That means that the person is a registered nurse with at least a master's degree in nursing who has training past the basic level of nursing and who has passed a national credentialing exam.
If you only have your GED how do you become a registered nurse?
It depends on where you live, ask your local nursing board or association for information on courses available to you. Good luck!
What Training Do you Need Too Be A Registered Nurse?
You need to check with the state board of nursing of the state you reside in. Each sate has different rules and regulations.
What web site offers a list of nursing refresher courses?
It depends on the state and city you live in. Some states have a "Board of Registered Nurses" website which has a list of nursing refresher courses. Other sites I have found include http://ce.nurse.com/
Can I get an associates degree for nursing online in Florida?
In this section of the website, youll find every single state Board of Nursing-approved Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program we could find. The Associate degree is the minimum entry level requirement for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). So you can get it !
