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How do I get a FL nursing license? Was unable to renew my Maryland license b/c recently became FL resident.


May 2nd, 2022

Did your MD license expire? If not, you qualify by a license via reciprocity or endorsement and just need to follow the instructions on the FL BON website. It’s typically filling out an application online, paying the fees and getting a background check and prints done. You can get your live scan fingerprints done from outside the state of FL if you have not moved yet. If your prior license expired and you are unlicensed in any state, the requirements might be different. The BON does answer the phone if you have questions and they update you via email.

April 14th, 2023

Go on line to FL State Board of nursing. Fill out application and send it in with the required finger prints and fee. With in a short time they send it to u. Very simple actually

May 2nd, 2022

You should have gotten an endorsement from the Florida Board of Nursing before you moved down to Florida. Now I would personally call or stop in at the FL Board of Nursing and ask for their advice. Go there with your transcripts from the Nursing school you attended and a copy of the paper work the board sent you when you passed your board. Good Luck