Which body is responsible for regulating licensure and practice of nursing in Florida?

Which body is responsible for regulating licensure and practice of nursing in Florida?

• A. Florida Center for Nursing
• B. Board of Nursing
• C. Department of Health
• D. Florida Administrative Code & Register

Answer: (B)

The Board of Nursing is the official licensing and regulatory authority for nurses in Florida. It operates under the Department of Health and is responsible for setting licensure requirements, approving nursing education programs, administering the licensure process (including exams), and enforcing standards with disciplinary actions when needed. While the Department of Health oversees health practice overall and the Florida Administrative Code & Register publishes the governing rules, the licensing decision and regulation of nursing come from the Board of Nursing. The Florida Center for Nursing focuses on workforce data rather than licensing.

The Board of Nursing is the official licensing and regulatory authority for nurses in Florida. It operates under the Department of Health and is responsible for setting licensure requirements, approving nursing education programs, administering the licensure process (including exams), and enforcing standards with disciplinary actions when needed. While the Department of Health oversees health practice overall and the Florida Administrative Code & Register publishes the governing rules, the licensing decision and regulation of nursing come from the Board of Nursing. The Florida Center for Nursing focuses on workforce data rather than licensing.