Proposed Changes to Nursing Licensure and Education Standards

The Frame

What this does

The bill would have allowed recent nursing graduates to begin working under direct supervision before passing their final licensing exam, while also changing the accountability standards for nursing education programs in Florida.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Nursing students

Graduates would have been eligible for provisional licensure to practice before passing the final exam.

Nursing education programs

Programs would have been subject to new transparency requirements and stricter graduate passage rate benchmarks.

Licensed nurses

Licensed nurses would have been permitted to act as supervisors for provisional licensees, subject to specific experience and record-keeping requirements.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill would have created a new for nursing graduates, updated how nursing school performance data is published, and required the state to request a Spanish-language version of the national nursing exam. It also adjusted the performance benchmarks that nursing schools must meet to avoid probation or closure.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a provisional nursing license?

It is a temporary license that would allow a nursing graduate to practice under direct supervision before passing the full licensing examination.

Could a provisional license be renewed?

No, the bill specified that s are not renewable and are valid only until a full license is granted or the license becomes void.

What happens if a nursing school fails to meet passage rate requirements?

The Board of Nursing would place the program on and require a remediation plan; failure to improve could lead to program termination.

Why It Matters

The bill would have allowed recent nursing graduates to begin working under direct supervision before passing their final licensing exam, while also changing the accountability standards for nursing education programs in Florida.

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Increased Focus on Spanish Language Access

The bill mandates a formal request to provide licensing materials in Spanish, reflecting a shift toward addressing language barriers in professional certification.

Board of Nursing National Council of State Boards of Nursing