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Florida Pharmacology CE for nurses

Pharmacology hours are a separate, non-negotiable subtotal for most prescribing APRNs and count toward the general total for RNs and LPN/LVNs. A course only counts as pharmacology when the certificate says so.

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How Florida words this requirement

Florida pharmacology requirements by license type
LicenseRequirementHours
APRNPharmacology / Prescribing3 hours
Courses available
18 courses
Reporting
Electronic
Compact state
Yes
Last verified
2026-07-14

Source: Placeholder citation: Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B9-5 (admin-managed field).. Florida Board of Nursing

Pharmacology CE courses

Matched on the topic, not on Florida's rules. Check your own renewal requirements before you count these hours.

A registered nurse provides confidential HIV prevention counseling to a diverse adult patient in a private clinical room, with both people seated at eye level.3 contact hours
Infection Control
Pharmacology

A practical, evidence-based course on HIV transmission, testing, treatment as prevention, PrEP, PEP, and management of occupational exposure.

Updated Sep 19, 2026
$15.00($5 per contact hour) or included with All-AccessView course
A registered nurse speaking privately and respectfully with an adult patient in a clinical examination room while reviewing a treatment and overdose-safety plan.2 contact hours
Behavioral Health
Pharmacology

A practical nursing review of substance use disorder assessment, controlled-substance schedules, overdose response, evidence-based treatment, recovery, and stigma-free care.

Updated Sep 19, 2026
$10.00($5 per contact hour) or included with All-AccessView course
A registered nurse pauses at an adult patient’s bedside to compare the identification band, medication label, and electronic medication record before administration.3 contact hours
Pharmacology

Builds practical nursing skills to prevent medication errors through verification, reconciliation, clear communication, safe documentation, and systems-based reporting.

Updated Sep 19, 2026
$15.00($5 per contact hour) or included with All-AccessView course
A nurse sits beside a patient in a curtained hospital bay. The patient presses one hand against their blanket-covered abdomen and grimaces slightly while looking toward the nurse.4 contact hours
Clinical Practice
Pharmacology

Review postanesthetic recovery and assessment, airway and respiratory monitoring, residual neuromuscular blockade, nausea and vomiting, temperature concerns, delirium, pain, and handoff. The course examines recovery scores alongside the patient's overall condition and discharge-readiness considerations.

Updated Sep 19, 2026
$20.00($5 per contact hour) or included with All-AccessView course
A registered nurse uses respectful, person-centered communication while reviewing a weight-management medication plan with an adult patient in a private clinical setting.3 contact hours
Pharmacology

A nursing-focused review of obesity assessment, current weight-management pharmacotherapy, adverse-effect monitoring, pediatric care, and patient education.

Updated Sep 19, 2026
$15.00($5 per contact hour) or included with All-AccessView course
A registered nurse reviews a patient’s immunization history before administering an intramuscular COVID-19 vaccine in a clean outpatient clinical setting.2 contact hours
Infection Control
Pharmacology

A current, clinically focused review of COVID-19 vaccine platforms, recommendations, safety, administration, and counseling for nurses nationwide.

Updated Sep 19, 2026
$10.00($5 per contact hour) or included with All-AccessView course
A registered nurse sits privately with a pregnant patient, reviewing medications and substance exposures on a gestational timeline in a respectful prenatal clinical setting.4 contact hours
Pharmacology

Explains how prenatal substance and medication exposures affect pregnancy, fetal development, neonatal adaptation, and long-term outcomes, with practical nursing interventions.

Updated Sep 19, 2026
$20.00($5 per contact hour) or included with All-AccessView course
A seated adult points to one shoulder while a companion, a nurse in blue scrubs, and another clinician sit nearby and listen.4 contact hours
Clinical Practice
Pharmacology

4 contact hours nursing continuing education course: Oncology Nursing: Treatment Toxicity, Symptom Burden and the Recognition of Oncologic Emergencies.

Updated Sep 19, 2026
$20.00($5 per contact hour) or included with All-AccessView course
A woman seated on an exam couch points to her abdomen while two nurses in scrubs listen and discuss her symptoms in a small clinic room.4 contact hours
Clinical Practice
Pharmacology

Review clinical reasoning, pharmacologic principles, adverse drug reactions, interactions, polypharmacy, antimicrobial stewardship, controlled substances, and communication in prescribing. Activities emphasize patient-specific assessment, documentation, collaborative review, and verification of professional authority.

Updated Sep 19, 2026
$20.00($5 per contact hour) or included with All-AccessView course
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Every Florida hour, one payment

Pharmacology CE plus the rest of your Florida requirement, unlimited for a year.

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One-time payment · unlimited contact hours for 12 months · certificates the moment you finish.

Common questions

Does Florida require pharmacology CE?
Yes. The Florida Board of Nursing lists Pharmacology / Prescribing (3 hours, APRN).
Is online pharmacology CE accepted in Florida?
Yes — self-paced online coursework from an approved provider is accepted. Your certificate names the topic, which is what a board audit asks for.
How does Florida receive the hours?
CE Broker (electronic reporting)

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