Florida Required Nursing CE Bundle

The Florida Required Nursing CE Bundle is a curated package of state-mandated continuing education courses developed to fulfill the core renewal requirements for Florida-licensed nurses. This bundle provides 10 CE contact hours and includes four essential CE modules along with a HIPAA compliance course, ensuring comprehensive regulatory alignment with the Florida Board of Nursing.

Each course addresses critical areas of nursing practice and public health, including medical error prevention, legal and ethical responsibilities, HIV/AIDS education, workplace safety, and emerging public health challenges such as human trafficking. The content is evidence-based and structured to enhance both clinical proficiency and legal compliance.

Courses included in this bundle:

Prevention of Medical Errors 2 Hours
Explores common sources of medical errors in clinical settings, error reporting systems, root cause analysis, and strategies to enhance patient safety and reduce harm. Emphasizes systems-based practice and interprofessional communication.

Laws and Rules of the Florida Board of Nursing 2 Hours
Provides an overview of the Nurse Practice Act, Florida administrative code, scope of practice guidelines, licensure responsibilities, and disciplinary processes. Designed to support legal and ethical decision-making in nursing.

HIV/AIDS 1 Hour
Covers the epidemiology, transmission, clinical progression, and management of HIV/AIDS, with focus on infection control practices, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), patient confidentiality, and stigma reduction. Required one-time CE prior to initial license renewal.

Domestic Violence 2 Hours
Examines the prevalence, risk factors, warning signs, and long-term effects of domestic violence. Highlights Florida’s mandatory reporting requirements and nursing interventions to support victims. Required every third renewal cycle.

Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace 2 Hours
Focuses on the early identification of substance use disorders among healthcare professionals, the impact of impairment on patient safety, and Florida’s intervention projects for nurses. Includes guidance on documentation, reporting, and support strategies.

HIPAA: A Practical Guide to Privacy and Security 1 Hour
Presents essential concepts related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), including privacy rule compliance, secure handling of protected health information (PHI), and breach prevention strategies.

Completion Requirements:

To receive full CE credit, participants must:

• Register for the course.
• Complete all course modules and assigned readings.
• Pass the post-test with a score of 70% or higher.
• Submit course evaluations for each module.

Course materials may include case scenarios, state-specific policy references, and downloadable clinical tools for use in practice.

Important Disclosures:

• Conflict of Interest: Faculty and planners report no relevant financial relationships.
• Commercial Support: This activity received no external commercial funding or sponsorship.
• Non-Endorsement: Accreditation does not imply endorsement of any commercial products or companies.
• Off-Label Product Use: Any mention of off-label drug use is consistent with current clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice.