What must a nurse do when there is a change of name or address?

What must a nurse do when there is a change of name or address?

• A. Update the nurse's personal records only at work.
• B. Notify the Florida Board of Nursing within the required timeframe to keep license records current.
• C. Change the information with the patient roster only.
• D. Post the change on the nurse's social media page.

Answer: (B)

When a nurse changes name or address, the board must be notified within the required timeframe so the official license records stay current. This ensures all important communications—renewal notices, license status updates, and any disciplinary correspondence—are sent to the correct address and reach the nurse in time. Keeping the board informed prevents missed deadlines or misdirected mail that could affect licensure. Updating personal records only at work doesn’t adjust the board’s official records, so licensing and correspondence could still be sent to the wrong place. Changing the patient roster or posting the change on social media doesn’t affect the board’s records or official communications either.

When a nurse changes name or address, the board must be notified within the required timeframe so the official license records stay current. This ensures all important communications—renewal notices, license status updates, and any disciplinary correspondence—are sent to the correct address and reach the nurse in time. Keeping the board informed prevents missed deadlines or misdirected mail that could affect licensure.

Updating personal records only at work doesn’t adjust the board’s official records, so licensing and correspondence could still be sent to the wrong place. Changing the patient roster or posting the change on social media doesn’t affect the board’s records or official communications either.