Course Description

2-Hour Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace – Florida Board of Nursing Approved

Price: $19.99 | Course Number: 20-1291808 | Instant Certificate | 100% Online & Self-Paced

✔ Instant Certificate Automatically Sent Upon Completion
✔ Course Hours Reported to CE Broker Within 24 Hours
✔ Text or Call Us at 1-800-698-2770 for Help Anytime

Stay Compliant While Promoting a Safer Healthcare Environment

This 2-hour course is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and satisfies the required CE for Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace, a mandatory topic every other renewal cycle for Florida nurses (LPNs, RNs, APRNs).

The course offers in-depth instruction on recognizing the signs, causes, and consequences of workplace impairment, especially as it relates to substance use, mental health issues, burnout, and fatigue. Nurses will also learn the legal and ethical duties of reporting and how to support affected colleagues through the Intervention Project for Nurses (IPN).

You’ll gain actionable knowledge on:

• Recognizing impairment in yourself and colleagues
• Legal reporting requirements in Florida
• Intervention strategies and support systems
• Prevention through stress management and self-care

What This Course Covers

Hour 1: Understanding Workplace Impairment in Nursing

• Definitions and types of impairment
• Substance abuse, mental health, and burnout
• High-risk factors in nursing
• Signs and symptoms of impairment
• Ethical duty to report

Hour 2: Florida Laws, Intervention & Prevention Strategies

• Florida Board of Nursing regulations on impairment
• The Intervention Project for Nurses (IPN)
• Employer responsibilities and workplace policies
• How to approach an impaired colleague
• Creating a culture of safety and wellness

Florida Nursing License Renewal Requirements

To renew your license, Florida nurses (RNs, LPNs, APRNs) must complete 24 hours of CE every 2 years, which includes:

• ✅ 2 Hours – Florida Laws & Rules
• ✅ 2 Hours – Prevention of Medical Errors
• ✅ 2 Hours – Human Trafficking
• ✅ 2 Hours – Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace (every other renewal)
• ✅ 2 Hours – Domestic Violence (every third renewal)
• ✅ 16 Hours – General Electives (can be fulfilled with other CE)

This course satisfies the Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace requirement, approved by the Florida Board of Nursing (CE Provider #20-1291808).

How to Renew Your Nursing License in Florida

To ensure your Florida nursing license remains active and in good standing:

1) Complete 24 Hours of Board-Approved CE

• This course fulfills the required 2-hour impairment topic (every other renewal).

2) Verify Your CE Is Reported to CE Broker

• We handle this for you! CE hours are submitted within 24 hours of course completion.

3) Renew Your License Online Through the Florida Board of Nursing

• Visit floridasnursing.gov to log in, pay your renewal fee, and verify your CE transcript.

4) Download Your Updated License

• After your CE hours are verified and payment is submitted, your renewed license will be issued.

Why Take This Course With Us?

✅ Board-Approved in Florida – Meets CE requirements for license renewal
✅ Instant Certificate – Emailed to you automatically after completing the course
✅ Fast Reporting – We report to CE Broker within 24 hours
✅ Learn at Your Own Pace – 100% online and mobile-friendly
✅ Live Support – Call or text 1-800-698-2770 for help anytime
✅ Affordable Price – Only $19.99

Looking for More Florida Nursing CE Courses?

At 1st Choice Continuing Education, we offer all of the required and elective CE courses approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. Whether you're completing your first renewal or your tenth, we have everything you need — all 100% online, self-paced, and instantly certified.

Related Courses / Other Courses You May Need

Need to complete more of your Florida 24-hour biennial CE? Pair this course with the other mandatory topics and electives below, or take the full 24-hour bundle.

• 24 Hour Florida RN/LPN Complete Nursing Renewal Bundle

• 2 Hours - Florida Laws and Rules Governing Nursing Practice

• 2 Hrs Prevention of Medical Errors - Florida Nursing

• 2 Hours Human Trafficking - Florida Nursing

• 2 Hours Domestic Violence - Florida Nursing

• 2 Hours Ethics and Professional Responsibility in Nursing - Florida

• 2 Hours Effective Communication in Nursing - Florida

• 4 Hours Nursing Care for Patients with Diabetes - Florida

• 1 Hour HIV/AIDS - Florida Nursing

Support When You Need It

✅ Phone or text support: 1-800-698-2770. Spanish speakers welcome.

Questions about Florida nursing CE requirements, CE Broker reporting, or whether this course applies to your current renewal cycle? Call or text our team before you enroll and we will help.

Enroll Now

✅ Enroll today for just $19.99 - no hidden fees and CE Broker reporting included.

Click Enroll Now to begin your 2-hour Impairment in the Workplace course. Complete at your own pace, get your instant certificate, and we report your hours to CE Broker within 24 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course approved by the Florida Board of Nursing?

Yes. The course is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing as Course #20-1291808 and satisfies Florida's 2-hour Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace requirement.

Does this satisfy a mandatory Florida nursing topic?

Yes - but only for the cycles it applies. Florida requires this 2-hour Impairment topic every other renewal (once every two biennial cycles).

How do I know whether I need it this renewal?

Check your CE Broker transcript or call the Florida Board of Nursing. If your last completion of an Impairment course was during your previous renewal cycle, you may not need it this cycle.

How much does the course cost?

The course is $19.99 with no hidden fees. CE Broker reporting is included.

How is the course delivered?

The course is 100% online and self-paced. You can take it on a phone, tablet, or computer. Log in and out anytime - your progress is saved so you can resume right where you left off.

How quickly do I get my certificate?

You receive an instant certificate of completion as soon as you finish the course. You can download or print it immediately for your records.

When are my hours reported?

We report your completed hours to CE Broker (the Florida Board of Nursing's CE tracking system) within 24 hours of course completion.

What topics are covered?

Hour 1 covers definitions of impairment, substance abuse and mental health, high-risk factors in nursing, signs and symptoms, and the ethical duty to report. Hour 2 covers FL BON impairment regulations, the Intervention Project for Nurses (IPN), employer responsibilities, approaching an impaired colleague, and culture of safety and wellness.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes. The course is backed by a money-back guarantee.

What if I need help during the course?

Call or text us at 1-800-698-2770 and a team member will help. Spanish speakers welcome.

Course Details

• Florida Board of Nursing Course: 20-1291808.
• 2 Hours Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace for Florida Nurses.
• Instant Online Access.
• Study At Your Own Pace. Anytime.
• On Any Device. Phone, Tablet, or Computer.
• Hassle-Free Navigation. Easy to Follow.
• Instant certificate emailed upon completion.
• Credits reported to the Board w/in 24 Hrs.
• 1-800-698-2770 for any questions.