Most nurses only think about the Florida Board of Nursing when they are obtaining their license or when they are renewing their Florida nursing licenses. Most nurses rarely think about lawsuits that can affect their ability to practice nursing. Few nurses expect to give up their ability to earn money as a nurse because the […]
Tag Archives: Florida Board of Nursing
15
Oct
Board of Nursing Meetings
On the Florida Board of Nursing’s website the following information on their meetings was obtained: The Florida Board of Nursing meets bimonthly, usually the first week of every even month. The full Florida Board of Nursing meetings include: application review, disciplinary cases, committee reports, rule discussions and other necessary Board actions. The Florida Board of Nursing […]
4
Jun
Florida Statutes Preventing Health Care Boards to Issue Licenses, Certificates or Registrations, or Reasons to Refuse to Admit Candidates for Exams
Health Care Fraud; Disqualification for License, Certificate, or Registration “Effective July 1, 2012, section 456.0635, Florida Statutes, provides that health care boards or the department shall refuse to issue a license, certificate or registration and shall refuse to admit a candidate for examination if the applicant: 1. Has been convicted of, or entered a plea […]
29
Apr
Florida Board of Nursing’s Meeting Schedule for 2015
The following information was obtained on the Florida Board of Nursing’s website. The Board meets bimonthly, generally during the first week of every even month. The full board meetings include disciplinary cases, application review, committee reports, rule discussions and other necessary Board actions. Board meetings are open to the public. The Full Board Meeting begins […]
3
Feb
Florida Nursing Resources
Soreide Law Group will defend Florida nursing students or Florida nurses with licensing issues before the Florida Board of Nursing. To speak with a lawyer regarding your nursing license please call: (888) 760-6552. The following summation of information was obtained from Florida’s Board of Nursing website. We are often asked questions regarding the Florida Board of Nursing […]
3
Feb
Finding Information on Educational Programs for Florida Nurses
The following summation of information was found on the Florida Board of Nursing website. We always recommend reviewing their most current information. Q: Where can information on educational programs on nursing be found? Which schools in Florida are accredited or approved? A: The Florida Board of Nursing Education Unit works hard to provide all information […]
21
Oct
Keep Your Nursing License in Good Standing
Florida nurses have worked hard to obtain their nursing license. They have invested time and money in their education. One bad decision, or lapse in judgment could cause them to lose their license, and sometimes unfortunately, it could be permanent. Remember, your license is your livelihood! There are several tips to help you keep your license, and career, in good standing. Here are some of […]
12
Jun
Q & A Regarding Florida Nursing Applicants and Criminal Offenses
The following information was found on Florida’s Department of Health’s website. We have summarized the information. These are a few of the many questions that the Florida Board of Nursing often receives from applicants regarding prior criminal offenses: Question: What types of crimes must be reported on the nursing application? Answer: All types of convictions, guilty pleas and nolo contendere […]
23
Jan
State of Florida in Need of Nurses/Health Care Workers
Currently, there are thousands of vacancies for licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants in the State of Florida. The state’s economists report that Florida needs more than 220,000 new health care workers by 2030. Also, the Florida Center for Nursing forecasts a shortage of 11,000 nurses by 2015. Will Florida be able to find […]
19
Dec
Florida Nurse Suspended for Suspected Drug Use
A nurse employed at Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, Florida, had her license suspended this month for drug-related offenses which occurred in 2012. There was an emergency order from the Florida Department of Health issued this month. She worked at Oak Hill Hospital between 2010 and 2012, and was required to submit to a drug test last […]