Florida Statutes Part I - Nurse Practice Act (Ss. 464.001-464.027)
- 464.001 - Short Title.
This part may be cited as the “Nurse Practice Act.”History.—ss. 1, 6, ch. 79-225; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 1, 17, 18, ch. 86-284;...
- 464.002 - Purpose.
The sole legislative purpose in enacting this part is to ensure that every nurse practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice. It...
- 464.003 - Definitions.
As used in this part, the term:(1) “Accredited program” means a program for the prelicensure education of professional or practical nurses that is conducted in the...
- 464.004 - Board Of Nursing; Membership; Appointment; Terms.
(1) The Board of Nursing is created within the department and shall consist of 13 members to be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the...
- 464.005 - Board Headquarters.
The board shall maintain its official headquarters in Tallahassee.History.—ss. 1, 6, ch. 79-225; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 17, 18, ch. 86-284; s. 58,...
- 464.006 - Rulemaking Authority.
The board has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this part conferring duties upon it.History.—ss. 1,...
- 464.008 - Licensure By Examination.
(1) Any person desiring to be licensed as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse shall apply to the department to take the licensure examination. The...
- 464.009 - Licensure By Endorsement.
(1) The department shall issue the appropriate license by endorsement to practice professional or practical nursing to an applicant who, upon applying to the department and...
- 464.0115 - Certification Of Clinical Nurse Specialists.
(1) Any nurse seeking certification as a clinical nurse specialist must apply to the department and submit proof that he or she holds a current license...
- 464.012 - Certification Of Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners; Fees.
(1) Any nurse desiring to be certified as an advanced registered nurse practitioner shall apply to the department and submit proof that he or she holds...
- 464.013 - Renewal Of License Or Certificate.
(1) The department shall renew a license upon receipt of the renewal application and fee.(2) The department shall adopt rules establishing a procedure for the biennial renewal...
- 464.014 - Inactive Status.
(1) The board shall adopt rules relating to application procedures for inactive status, to the biennial renewal of inactive licenses, and to the reactivation of licenses....
- 464.015 - Titles And Abbreviations; Restrictions; Penalty.
(1) Only persons who hold licenses to practice professional nursing in this state or who are performing nursing services pursuant to the exception set forth in...
- 464.016 - Violations And Penalties.
(1) Each of the following acts constitutes a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084:(a) Practicing advanced or...
- 464.017 - Sexual Misconduct In The Practice Of Nursing.
The nurse-patient relationship is founded on mutual trust. Sexual misconduct in the practice of nursing means violation of the nurse-patient relationship through which the nurse...
- 464.018 - Disciplinary Actions.
(1) The following acts constitute grounds for denial of a license or disciplinary action, as specified in s. 456.072(2):(a) Procuring, attempting to procure, or renewing a license...
- 464.019 - Approval Of Nursing Education Programs.
(1) PROGRAM APPLICATION.—An educational institution that wishes to conduct a program in this state for the prelicensure education of professional or practical nurses must submit to...
- 464.0195 - Florida Center For Nursing; Goals.
(1) There is established the Florida Center for Nursing to address issues of supply and demand for nursing, including issues of recruitment, retention, and utilization of...
- 464.0196 - Florida Center For Nursing; Board Of Directors.
(1) The Florida Center for Nursing shall be governed by a policy-setting board of directors. The board shall consist of 16 members, with a simple majority...
- 464.0205 - Retired Volunteer Nurse Certificate.
(1) Any retired practical or registered nurse desiring to serve indigent, underserved, or critical need populations in this state may apply to the department for a...
- 464.022 - Exceptions.
No provision of this part shall be construed to prohibit:(1) The care of the sick by friends or members of the family without compensation, the incidental...
- 464.027 - Registered Nurse First Assistant.
(1) LEGISLATIVE INTENT.—The purposes of this section are to:(a) Encourage the use of registered nurse first assistants who meet the qualifications of this section as “assistants at...
Last modified: September 23, 2016