Do Florida nurse practice rules apply across all settings?

• A. Yes; nursing practice acts apply in all practice settings (hospitals, clinics, home health, etc.) as long as the nurse is licensed.
• B. No; they apply only in hospital settings.
• C. No; they apply only in clinics.
• D. Yes, but only for prescribers.

Answer: (A)

Florida’s Nursing Practice Act defines nursing and sets the standards for anyone licensed to practice in the state, and those standards apply no matter where you work. Once you’re licensed, the rules govern your nursing practice in hospitals, clinics, home health, schools, long-term care, or any other setting in Florida. The license authorizes practice across settings, though individual facilities may have policies or require additional credentials for specific roles. The key idea is that the act follows the license and applies to nursing performed in any approved setting, not just a particular type of facility.