The 16-member group appointed by the Governor, Senate, and House of Representatives.

• A. The Governor, Senate, and House of Representatives
• B. The Florida Center for Nursing
• C. The Florida Board of Nursing
• D. The Department of Health

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is who regulates nursing practice in Florida and how those regulators are chosen. The Florida Board of Nursing is the 16-member group that licenses nurses, sets rules, and disciplines licensees to protect the public. Those members are selected through a tri‑branch appointment process: they are appointed by the Governor and must be confirmed with the involvement of the Senate and the House of Representatives. This arrangement gives executive leadership a voice while ensuring legislative oversight and diverse representation on the board. The Florida Center for Nursing is a separate entity focused on workforce planning, and the Department of Health is the state department that houses the board, not the regulatory body itself.