January 2020 marked the first month for FL NPs to renew their DEA certification! Wow, it has been 3 years since the bill allowing FL NPs to dx and treats patients requiring a controlled substance was passed. We were the last state in the nation to do so,  after 25 years of lobbying. Thanks to FNPN's great advocacy efforts to get that done for NPs and PAs! So, don't forget -  this is your 3-year recertification period and the agency is strict on renewal dates! Don't lose it! We fought hard to get it! The fee for your DEA renewal is $731.00.

Also, if you are renewing your APRN license (and the option to pay for a separate RN license) in 2020, you must take the FNPN 3-hr Controlled Substance Prescribing Course required by law even if you do not hold a DEA certification or prescribe these medications! FNPN course has gotten great reviews, and it’s easy to sign up for. 

FNPN continues to offer this 3-hr course online for you as a member benefit. Don't wait until the last minute to take the course  - as well as the mandatory Human Trafficking Course for license renewal.  The FNPN C-Sub course will be uploaded directly to your CE Broker account once completed. Since all NPs hold national certification in FL, you are exempt from taking the other mandatory FL CE nursing courses.