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Your 2026 renewal: Is your Florida nursing CE complete?

2/10/2026 Share via:
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If you’re a nurse licensed in Florida and your license is set to renew in 2026, now is the perfect time to get your continuing education (CE) hours lined up and properly reported. At Propelus CE Broker, we make that easier than ever.

What CE do you need for your 2026 renewal?

According to the Florida Board of Nursing, most nurses, especially Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)s, Registered Nurse (RN)s, or Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)s, are required to complete a set of CE hours every two years to maintain an active license.

Here’s a breakdown of the general CE requirements you should be aware of:

For LPNs and RNs (every biennial renewal)

  • 16 contact hours of general continuing education
  • 2 hours prevention of medical errors
  • 2 hours Florida laws and rules governing nursing practice
  • 2 hours human trafficking awareness/response

Additional/periodic requirements

  • Recognizing impairment in the workplace: 2 hours, every other renewal cycle.
  • Domestic violence training: 2 hours, every third renewal, in addition to the usual hours.
  • HIV/AIDS: 1 hour, but only required once at the first renewal.

New requirements

  • As of July 1, 2025, healthcare practitioners must comply with background screening requirements when applying for initial licensure or renewing their license.
  • For more information and to schedule a screening, click here.

What that means for 2026

If your license renewal falls in 2026, plan to complete at least the standard 24 hours and check whether your renewal cycle triggers the extra courses like the impairment training, or domestic violence course. If it’s your first renewal after initial licensure, make sure to include the 1-hour HIV/AIDS course.

How can you fulfill CE requirements and why use CE Broker?

As the CE tracking system officially adopted by the Florida Board of Nursing, CE Broker gives you a streamlined way to satisfy, track, and report your CE requirements.

  • Use CE Broker’s Course Search to find board-accepted CE that fulfills your required categories.
  • Through the CE Broker and FLDOH partnership, courses taken with CE Broker or a reporting education provider are automatically reported to the board on your behalf.
  • If you completed a course elsewhere, log into your CE Broker account and click Report CE. This video shows you how to do that. If you don’t have an account yet, set up your free basic account here.
  • Once all required courses are reported and CE requirements are met, your CE Broker account will show a green check mark and a complete compliance status.

For licensees who want more tracking power, the optional premium accounts provide a dynamic compliance transcript. This shows licensees exactly which requirements are met and which are still outstanding. Or, sign up for the Pro+ account, where you can save up to 70% with our all-inclusive, comprehensive CE management subscription that includes education.

Important notes and best practices

  • The CE hours you complete must be accepted by the Florida Board of Nursing or a recognized national accrediting body.
  • CE that’s completed and reported before your license expires is what counts. CE Broker recommends building in a few days for processing.
  • If you hold more than one license (for example, LPN + another credential), make sure you select the correct license when reporting CE.

Steps to meet your CE and renewal requirements

  1. Claim your CE Broker account and verify the course completions that are being reported on your behalf. Go to propelus.com/covered-professionals and select the “Activate your free account” button.

  2. Check when your license expires via the Florida Board of Nursing website.

  3. Determine which CE requirements apply to your renewal cycle (standard + any additional courses).

  4. Go to CE Broker → use the Course Search

  5. Complete required courses and any electives you choose.

  6. Log in to CE Broker → click Report CE → verify course history and compliance status. (help.cebroker.com)

  7. Once status is Complete, go to the Florida Board of Nursing licensing site to submit your renewal application and fees.

Renewal deadlines (2026 and beyond)

Registered Nurses (RNs)

Florida RNs fall into staggered renewal groups depending on their initial issuance date:

  • Group 1: Expires April 30, 2026
  • Group 2: Expires July 31, 2026
  • Group 3: Expires April 30, 2027

Renewals must be completed by midnight EST on the respective expiration date.

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)

LPN licenses in Florida are on a different cycle. The current group will expire:

  • July 30, 2027

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)

APRNs are also renewed by group, every two years:

  • Group 1: Expires April 30, 2026
  • Group 2: Expires July 31, 2026
  • Group 3: Expires April 30, 2027

Like RNs, APRNs must renew by midnight EST on their expiration date.

Start early

Whether you’re due in 2026 or just planning ahead, getting CE done and reported early gives you peace of mind; and ensures a smooth license renewal with the Florida Board of Nursing. Although renewal notices typically appear about 90 days before expiration, you can take and/or complete your CE requirements before this period. CE Broker has the tools you need to begin your CE tracking, get ahead early, and move forward with your renewal, confidently. Start the new year organized, proactive, and on top of your CE download our CE checklist and planning guide.

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