Application and License Requirements for ARNPs
The application and licensure requirement information for a Dual Registered Nurse (RN)/Advance Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) license or just an Advance Registered Nurse Practitioner license (if you already hold a valid Florida RN license) can be found by scrolling over the green buttons above.
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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.
Fingerprints: Two fingerprint cards are required from all applicants seeking upgrade of an RN license to ARNP and Dual RN/ARNP, but it cannot be downloaded to your computer or emailed, it 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:
- ENTER personal demographic data required to submit fingerprints.
- 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.
- PAY: If fingerprint cards are purchased.
- $4.00 for regular USPS mail
- $10 for priority mail
- OBTAIN RECEIPT generated online. Print the Bar Code Receipt and mail it to the address listed on the receipt with the completed fingerprint cards.
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