Florida RN CE Courses (2026)

To renew your RN license in Florida you need to satisfy the Florida Board of Nursing's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 24 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What Florida requires for RN renewal

CE hours required24 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle24 months
CE tracking systemCE Broker
Governing bodyFlorida Board of Nursing

About 24 contact hours per biennium for most RNs, including required topic courses (e.g. medical errors, Florida laws and rules, human trafficking). Domestic-violence training adds hours in the biennium it falls due, and HIV/AIDS is a first-renewal-only requirement. CE is tracked through CE Broker.

Full RN renewal guide for Florida (deadlines, fees & CE) →

Florida RN CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the Florida Board of Nursing before purchasing.

Florida RN CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my RN license in Florida?

Florida requires about 24 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. About 24 contact hours per biennium for most RNs, including required topic courses (e.g. medical errors, Florida laws and rules, human trafficking). Domestic-violence training adds hours in the biennium it falls due, and HIV/AIDS is a first-renewal-only requirement. CE is tracked through CE Broker.

Do online RN CE courses count in Florida?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Florida Board of Nursing and the completion is reported through CE Broker. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Florida RN CE?

Florida uses CE Broker to track RN continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Florida Board of Nursing. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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