Fla. Stat. 464.002
Purpose

The sole legislative purpose in enacting this part is to ensure that every nurse practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice. It is the legislative intent that nurses who fall below minimum competency or who otherwise present a danger to the public shall be prohibited from practicing in this state.

Source: Section 464.002 — Purpose, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0464.002 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

464.001
Short title 464.002
Purpose 464.003
Definitions 464.004
Board of Nursing 464.005
Board headquarters 464.006
Rulemaking authority 464.008
Licensure by examination 464.009
Licensure by endorsement 464.012
Licensure of advanced practice registered nurses 464.013
Renewal of license or certificate 464.014
Inactive status 464.015
Titles and abbreviations 464.016
Violations and penalties 464.017
Sexual misconduct in the practice of nursing 464.018
Disciplinary actions 464.019
Approval of nursing education programs 464.022
Exceptions 464.027
Registered nurse first assistant 464.0095
Nurse Licensure Compact 464.0096
Nurse Licensure Compact 464.0121
Temporary certificate for practice in areas of critical need 464.0123
Autonomous practice by an advanced practice registered nurse 464.0155
Reports of adverse incidents by advanced practice registered nurses 464.0156
Delegation of duties 464.0195
Florida Center for Nursing 464.0196
Florida Center for Nursing 464.0205
Retired volunteer nurse certificate

Current through Fall 2025

§ 464.002. Purpose's source at flsenate.gov

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Location: https://florida.public.law/statutes/fla._stat._464.002

Original Source: Section 464.002 — Purpose, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0464.002 (last accessed Aug. 7, 2025).