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Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances

Tracking # 20-688725

$20.00

4.7 (10,032 ratings)
Educator RENEW NOW CE
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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn


  1. Describe the advanced practice registered nurse’s scope of practice and responsibility in prescribing controlled substances according to Florida regulations.
  2. Describe documentation, prescription restrictions, delegation, and how to register and use the Electronic-Florida Online Reporting of Controlled Substance Evaluation Program (E-FORCSE).
  3. Identify legal repercussions of violating Florida requirements for the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP).
  4. Describe appropriate patient management for the prescription of controlled substances, documentation of assessment, informed consent, treatment plan, prescriber-patient opioid agreement, and monitoring process.
  5. Identify resources for the proper disposal of controlled substances.

Recent reviews of this course:

"Excellent in so many ways. Seems long at first but the material flows effortlessly." - William, April 2023

"Very well written course. Educational. Easy to read." - Peter, March 2023

"It was easy and straight forward." - Karina, February 2023

“Great course. Easy to navigate.” - Amber, February 2023

"Very well put together, easy information to understand for the medical professional/prescribing NP. I am very impressed with this course." - Jason, January 2023

Course overview

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Florida Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

3h Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances

Disclosure statements

Why Choose This Course: Join over 9,000 Florida APRNs who have enhanced their clinical practice through this course. With engaging content, practical insights, and a user-friendly format, it's the preferred choice for fulfilling your CE requirements efficiently.


Accreditation & Quality You Can Trust:

Renew Now CE is proudly accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation (Provider #P0557) and recognized by the Florida Board of Nursing (Provider #50-18921). Our courses are designed to meet the highest standards in continuing nursing education, ensuring you receive reliable and compliant CE to fulfill your license renewal requirements.

What Learners Are Saying About This Course:

  • Great, it was excellent, Gary T, January 2025
  • Self Quizzes throughout were very helpful, thank you. Leah, January 2025
  • Good content, to the point, questions asked were relevant and quizzes were well written. Tiffany, September 2024
  • Really nicely done, great course, quality site. no privacy or data concerns unlike MANY other providers - Kathryn W., July, 2024
  • A very informative and concise course. - Sheneeza, April, 2024

Why Choose Renew Now CE for Your Florida Board of Nursing Renewal Requirements?

  • Nationally Accredited & State-Board Compliant: All courses meet Florida Board of Nursing standards.
  • Highly-Rated Content: Average learner rating of 4.7/5 stars.
  • Up-to-Date & Practice-Applicable: Courses reflect the latest clinical guidelines and real-world applications.
  • Peer-Reviewed by Experts: Developed and reviewed by a team of healthcare providers.
  • User-Friendly Platform: Seamlessly navigate through courses and track your progress.
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  • Instant Documentation: Receive certificates and receipts immediately, with records stored for six years.
  • Automatic CE Broker Reporting: Results automatically reported to CE Broker for Florida and other mandatory states.


Choose Renew Now CE for hassle-free, high-quality education that supports your professional development and meets all your Florida license renewal needs.

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