Florida Laws & Rules

Course overview

The Florida Laws and Rules course provides nurses with a comprehensive review of the statutes and administrative rules that govern nursing practice in the state of Florida. Content emphasizes Chapter 456 of the Florida Statutes (Health Professions and Occupations), Chapter 464 of the Florida Statutes (Nurse Practice Act), and Title 64B9 of the Florida Administrative Code, as required by Rule 64B9-5.013. Learners will examine the legislative intent behind Florida's nursing regulations, licensure and renewal requirements, scope of practice for RNs, LPNs, and APRNs, continuing education obligations, disciplinary guidelines, and mandatory reporting responsibilities. The course also highlights professional accountability, patient protections, and the importance of applying laws and rules equitably, with attention to implicit bias. By the end of this course, nurses will have a clear understanding of the legal framework that shapes daily nursing practice in Florida and will be able to apply these laws and rules to protect patient safety and uphold professional standards.