Application and License Requirements for RNs/LPNs

Apply Online! for Licensure: Eliminate mailing time and expedite your application! Apply online, using your user id and password, and typically receive a response within 10-15 business days!

Note: If you are applying for re-exam, do NOT use the on-line application. You must submit the paper, re-exam application (pdf - 129kb) through the mail.

Continuing Education: Click here for information regarding continuing education requirements for initial licensure. It is also strongly recommended that you review all of the laws and rules regulating this profession.

Exam: For nursing testing information, please visit Pearson VUE's website at www.pearsonvue.com/nclex and download and review the NCLEX Candidate Booklet (pdf - 2.64mb).  You may also look up your NCLEX scores through our Examination Search website.

Endorsement:  For nursing endorsement applicants requesting license verification, there are over 40 licensing boards participating in the NURSYS system. Please check with the NURSYS system to see if your state is a participant. If your state is not a participant in the NURSYS system please use the license verification form found in the License Verification Request button above.

Exam applicants are NOT required to submit fingerprint cards.

Fingerprints: Two fingerprint cards are required from all applicants seeking Nursing licensure by endorsement. Cards cannot be downloaded to your computer or emailed, they can only be sent by mail. Visit our Background Screening page for more information regarding who is required to submit fingerprints.

How to Submit Prints

LOGON to the Department of Health MQA Candidate Fingerprint Registration Site: www.fldoh.sofn.net.

REGISTER:

1. ENTER personal demographic data required to submit fingerprints.
2. OPTION to purchase FD 258 fingerprint cards.

   Note: If you chose not to purchase a fingerprint card you must make sure the police department or agency you choose to roll your fingerprints uses an FD 258. If the FD 258 is not used the fingerprints will not be accepted, you will be required to have another set rolled and your application will be delayed.

3. PAY: If fingerprint cards are purchased.
   1. $4.00 for regular USPS mail
   2. $10 for priority mail
4. OBTAIN RECEIPT generated online. Print the Bar Code Receipt and mail it to the address listed on the receipt with the completed fingerprint cards.