How to become an LPN in Florida:
1- Enroll in a Florida nursing program
2- Apply for your license at https://ww2.doh.state.fl.us/DOHInitialApp/login.aspx
3- Pass the NCLEX-PN Exam. You can register for this exam online at http://www.pearsonvue.com/nclex. The exam fee is $200 at this writing.
4- Receive your license from the Florida Board of Nursing.
If you fail NCLEX PN in Florida you're allowed to take it again up to 3 times. If you fail both 3 times, you will have to get more training and it has to be approved by the Florida Board of Nursing.
As LPN you must earn credit toward continuing education. The renewed license is 2 years cycle.
At this writing, LPN in Florida earn approximately $39,900 a year.
Florida Board of Nursing
Mail : 4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN C02
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3252
Actual Location:
4042 Bald Cypress Way
Room 120
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone: (850) 245-4125
Fax: (850) 245-4172
Website: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/
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