Credential

ARNP

Est. Fees

$500

CE Hours

27 hrs/cycle

Controlled Subs

Sched II-V w/ physician supervision

Restricted Practice Authority

Protocol agreement with supervising physician required. CE: 2 hrs medical errors + 2 hrs FL law.

Verify your active RN license

Hold a current RN license in Florida or a valid compact multistate RN license. Board: flhealthsource.gov

Complete an accredited MSN or DNP

CCNE or ACEN accredited with your NP specialty focus and at least 500 supervised clinical hours.

Pass your national certification exam

AANP or ANCC in your specialty. For PMHNP: ANCC PMHNP-BC only. Florida Board verifies this directly.

Submit your ARNP application

Apply online to the Florida Board of Nursing. Fee: $500. Transcripts and certification sent directly to the board.

Complete background check

Florida requires fingerprinting through an approved vendor. Allow 2–4 weeks for processing.

Establish physician supervision agreement

Required before prescribing in Florida. Protocol agreement with supervising physician must be on file with the board.

Apply for DEA registration

Apply at dea.gov after state licensure. $888 every 3 years. Register with FL PDMP within 30 days.