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The 2001 Florida Statutes

Title XXXII
Regulation Of Professions And Occupations
Chapter 464
Nursing
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Chapter 464, Part I, Florida Statutes 2001

PART I

NURSE PRACTICE ACT

464.001  Short title.

464.002  Purpose.

464.003  Definitions.

464.004  Board of Nursing; membership; appointment; terms.

464.005  Board headquarters.

464.006  Rulemaking authority.

464.008  Licensure by examination.

464.009  Licensure by endorsement.

464.012  Certification of advanced registered nurse practitioners; fees.

464.013  Renewal of license or certificate.

464.014  Inactive status.

464.015  Titles and abbreviations; restrictions; penalty.

464.016  Violations and penalties.

464.017  Sexual misconduct in the practice of nursing.

464.018  Disciplinary actions.

464.019  Approval of nursing programs.

464.0195  Florida Center for Nursing; goals.

464.0196  Florida Center for Nursing; board of directors.

464.0197  Florida Center for Nursing; state budget support.

464.0205  Retired volunteer nurse certificate.

464.022  Exceptions.

464.027  Registered nurse first assistant.