Florida nursing CE courses

Curated courses matched to Florida’s RN renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.

24CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 2026-10-06

Renewal: Biennial renewal on a staggered schedule — Group 1: April 30, Group 2: July 31, Group 3: April 30 (even-numbered years).

Source: Florida Board of Nursing

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Prevention of Medical Errors	2 hours	Every biennium	All RNs
Florida Laws and Rules	2 hours	Every biennium	All RNs
Human Trafficking	2 hours	Every biennium	All RNs
Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace	2 hours	Every other biennium	All RNs
HIV/AIDS	1 hour	First biennium only	New licensees
Domestic Violence	2 hours	Every third biennium	All RNs

Prevention of Medical Errors (2 hours, every biennium)

Prevention of Medical ErrorsCE Broker

1stChoice-CE (1st Choice Continuing Education) · 2h · self-paced · Florida Board of Nursing (Florida Board of Nursing approved course, Course #20-1293701)

$19.99View course →

Note: FL BON approval number and $19.99 price visible on course page; reports to CE Broker within 24 hours; instant certificate; phone/text support 1-800-698-2770; money-back guarantee; provider serving FL nurses 10+ years.

Prevention of Medical Errors for Florida Healthcare ProfessionalsCE Broker

Wild Iris Medical Education · 2h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states)

$20.00View course →

Note: Listed on Wild Iris's Florida state-mandated course page as fulfilling the 2-hour FL medical-errors requirement; provider states 24-hour CE Broker reporting for existing FL license holders; in business since 1998.

Medical Error Prevention and Root Cause AnalysisCE Broker

NetCE · 2h · text · ANCC (Jointly accredited by ACCME/ACPE/ANCC; Florida nursing provider #50-2405; special approval: fulfills FL 2-hour Prevention of Medical Errors requirement)

$15.00or included in NetCE $39/year unlimited planView course →

Note: Current edition released 09/01/2026 (very fresh content); 2 ANCC contact hours; NetCE reports completions to CE Broker within 24 hours.

Florida Laws and Rules (2 hours, every biennium)

2-Hour Florida Laws and Rules Governing Nursing PracticeCE Broker

1stChoice-CE (1st Choice Continuing Education) · 2h · self-paced · Florida Board of Nursing (Florida Board of Nursing approved course, Course #20-1291806)

$19.99View course →

Note: Covers FL Nurse Practice Act (Ch. 464 F.S.) and 64B9 F.A.C.; reports to CE Broker within 24 hours; instant certificate.

Laws and Rules for Florida NursesCE Broker

NetCE · 2h · text · ANCC (Jointly accredited by ACCME/ACPE/ANCC; Florida nursing provider #50-2405)

$15.00or included in NetCE $39/year unlimited planView course →

Note: Course #31254; NetCE's Florida nursing page lists Laws and Rules for Florida Nurses as a 2-hour course meeting the every-renewal FL mandate; content covers Ch. 464 F.S., scope of practice, licensure, discipline; NetCE reports to CE Broker within 24 hours.

Human Trafficking (2 hours, every biennium)

2 Hours Human Trafficking: Identification and ResponseCE Broker

1stChoice-CE (1st Choice Continuing Education) · 2h · self-paced · Florida Board of Nursing (Florida Board of Nursing approved course, Course #20-1294363; content tied to s. 787.06 F.S.)

$19.99View course →

Note: Screening, FL reporting mandates, victim resources, trauma-informed care; reports to CE Broker within 24 hours.

Recognizing and Reporting Human Trafficking in FloridaCE Broker

NetCE · 2h · text · ANCC (Jointly accredited by ACCME/ACPE/ANCC; Florida nursing provider #50-2405; special approval: meets the Florida requirement for Human Trafficking education)

$16.00or included in NetCE $39/year unlimited planView course →

Note: Course #97112; released 09/01/2025 (recent edition); 2 ANCC contact hours; designed for FL health/mental health professionals; NetCE reports to CE Broker within 24 hours.

Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace (2 hours, every other biennium)

Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace: The Florida RequirementCE Broker

NetCE · 2h · text · ANCC (Jointly accredited by ACCME/ACPE/ANCC; Florida nursing provider #50-2405; special approval: fulfills the FL 2-hour Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace requirement)

$15.00or included in NetCE $39/year unlimited planView course →

Note: Course #31113; released 11/01/2025 (recent edition); covers FL Intervention Project for Nurses (IPN), FL mandatory reporting law; 2 ANCC contact hours.

HIV/AIDS (1 hour, first biennium only)

1 Hour HIV/AIDS: Clinical Awareness and Legal ResponsibilitiesCE Broker

1stChoice-CE (1st Choice Continuing Education) · 1h · self-paced · Florida Board of Nursing (Florida Board of Nursing approved course, Course #20-1294365)

$14.99View course →

Note: Built for the one-time 1-hour HIV/AIDS requirement before a first FL nursing renewal; lowest-priced FL course on the provider's menu; reports to CE Broker within 24 hours.

Domestic Violence (2 hours, every third biennium)

2 Hr Domestic Violence: Identification, Intervention, and Legal ResponsibilitiesCE Broker

1stChoice-CE (1st Choice Continuing Education) · 2h · self-paced · Florida Board of Nursing (Florida Board of Nursing approved course, Course #20-1294360; content tied to Ch. 741 F.S.)

$19.99View course →

Note: Fulfills the every-third-renewal 2-hour DV requirement (in addition to the 24h that cycle, i.e. 26h total); reports to CE Broker within 24 hours.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 24-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

24 Hour Florida RN/LPN Complete Renewal BundleBundleCE Broker

1stChoice-CE (1st Choice Continuing Education) · 24h · self-paced · Florida Board of Nursing (11 Florida Board of Nursing approved courses; each with CE Broker tracking number listed on package page)

$39.99a 26-hour version including Domestic Violence is also $39.99View course →

Note: Includes all recurring mandates (medical errors, laws & rules, human trafficking, impairment) plus 16 general hours; does NOT include the one-time HIV/AIDS hour or the every-third-renewal DV course (26h +DV variant available at same price); all reported to CE Broker within 24 hours.

NetCE Unlimited Annual Access (Florida Nurses)BundleCE Broker

NetCE · 0h · self-paced · ANCC (Jointly accredited by ACCME/ACPE/ANCC; Florida nursing provider #50-2405)

$39.00per year; unlimited contact hours over 12 monthsView course →

Note: Flat $39/year for the full 270+ course library, including all FL state-mandated nursing courses and electives; all completions reported to CE Broker within 24 hours; cheapest per-hour path to a full 24-hour renewal. Unlimited contact hours included with subscription.

Free options

Accredited free courses. Note: free options rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.

Free Nursing CEUs (e.g., Communicating With Patients; Quality Management and Data Evaluation)Free

Nurse.com (Relias) · 1h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC-accredited free courses, available in all 50 states)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Rotating catalog of free courses (e.g., 1.0h Communicating With Patients, 1.0h Quality Management and Data Evaluation); free Nurse.com account required to enroll and print certificate; A free account is required to access individual courses.

Novel Coronaviruses, including COVID-19 (free course)FreeCE Broker

Wild Iris Medical Education · 1h · text · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314)

Freefree; one free course currently offeredView course →

Note: Wild Iris's one currently-offered free nursing CEU (1 ANCC contact hour); provider states electronic CE Broker reporting within 24 hours for Florida license holders, including free courses; See provider site for current course listing.

Medscape Education continuing education activities (free)Free

Medscape Education · 1h · self-paced · ANCC (Jointly accredited by ACCME/ACPE/ANCC; offers ANCC contact hours for RNs)

Freefree; registration required (free)View course →

Note: Thousands of free activities (credit typically 0.25-1.5 contact hours each; typically 1h; verify per course); free registration required and individual activity pages sit behind login, so the URL points to Medscape's official help article confirming ANCC nurse credit rather than a course page; CE Broker reporting not confirmed.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Florida RNs need?

Florida registered nurses need 24 contact hours every 2 years (one hour per calendar month of the licensure cycle).

What are the mandatory CE topics for Florida RN renewal?

Each biennium: 2 hours prevention of medical errors, 2 hours Florida laws and rules, 2 hours human trafficking, and 2 hours recognizing impairment in the workplace (every other biennium). First renewal also requires 1 hour HIV/AIDS. Every third biennium requires a domestic violence course.

Does Florida nursing use CE Broker?

Yes. Florida uses CE Broker for CE tracking. Choose courses from providers that report to CE Broker to ensure your hours are recorded.

When is the Florida RN renewal deadline?

Renewal is biennial on a staggered schedule: Group 1 renews April 30, Group 2 July 31, Group 3 April 30 of even-numbered years.

Disclaimer: CECourse is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any course provider listed on this page. We do not control provider pricing, course availability, content, accreditation status, or board reporting — all of which may change without notice. Course listings are curated for convenience and were last verified on 10-06-2026. Requirements change — always verify current mandates with the Florida Board of Nursing. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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