Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B9-4.002

Current through Reg. 51, No. 009; January 14, 2025

Section 64B9-4.002 - Requirements for Licensure

(1) In accordance with the provisions of Section 464.012, F.S., any person who wishes to be licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse shall submit a completed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Application, form number DH-MQA 1124, 4/2021, hereby incorporated by reference and available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-13335, and Financial Responsibility, form number DH-MQA 1186, 12/2021, hereby incorporated by reference and available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-14025, or from the Board office or on the Board's website: www.FloridasNursing.gov.

(2) At initial licensure and renewal, provide proof of certification by an appropriate specialty board obtained by passing a national certification examination.

(3) Nursing specialty boards shall meet the following standards:

(a) Attest to the competency of nurses in a clinical specialty area;

(b) Require a written examination prior to certification;

(c) Require (and required at the time of original certification) completion of a formal program leading to a master's or doctoral degree in advanced nursing practice prior to eligibility of examination;

(d) Maintain a program accreditation or review mechanism that adheres to criteria which are substantially equivalent to requirements in Florida;

(e) Identify standards or scope of practice statements as appropriate for the specialty.

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B9-4.002

Rulemaking Authority 456.048, 464.006, 464.012 FS. Law Implemented 456.0391, 456.048, 456.049, 456.072(1)(f), 464.012, 464.018(1)(b), 456.0135, 456.0635 FS.

New 8-31-80, Amended 3-16-81, 10-6-82, 6-18-85, Formerly 21O-11.23, Amended 3-19-87, 4-6-92, Formerly 21O-11.023, Amended 3-7-94, 7-4-94, Formerly 61F7-4.002, Amended 5-1-95, 5-29-96, Formerly 59S-4.002, Amended 2-18-98, 11-12-98, 4-5-00, 3-23-06, 6-4-09, 12-6-10, 1-3-12, 10-22-12, 1-20-14, Amended by Florida Register Volume 42, Number 213, November 1, 2016 effective 11/15/2016, Amended by Florida Register Volume 43, Number 040, February 28, 2017 effective 3/14/2017, Amended by Florida Register Volume 44, Number 158, August 14, 2018 effective 10/1/2018, Amended by Florida Register Volume 45, Number 039, February 26, 2019 effective 3/13/2019, Amended by Florida Register Volume 46, Number 247, December 22, 2020 effective 1/7/2021, Amended by Florida Register Volume 47, Number 134, July 13, 2021 effective 7/29/2021, Amended by Florida Register Volume 48, Number 016, January 25, 2022 effective 2/10/2022, Amended by Florida Register Volume 50, Number 133, July 9, 2024 effective 7/22/2024.