Course Description

2 Hours – Chronic Disease Management: Best Practices for Florida Nurses – CE Course

Approved by Florida Board of Nursing | Course #20-1294371 | $19.99 | Instant Certificate

Chronic illness affects millions of Floridians and is a leading driver of poor health outcomes and rising healthcare costs. This 2-hour Florida Board of Nursing-approved continuing education course gives nurses the tools to improve outcomes and provide high-quality care to patients living with chronic conditions.

Offered by 1st Choice Continuing Education, this course is 100% online, self-paced, and built around Florida-specific priorities in nursing. Nurses can log in and out at any time, receive an instant certificate of completion, and have their hours reported to CE Broker within 24 hours. With over 10 years of experience, our team is available to help by text or call at 1-800-698-2770 — and your purchase is backed by our money-back guarantee.

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✅ Course Features

• Approved by the Florida Board of Nursing – Course #20-1294371

• Meets elective CE hours for nursing license renewal

• Only $19.99 – no extra fees

• Instant certificate upon completion

• CE hours reported to CE Broker within 24 hours

• Fully online, mobile-friendly, and self-paced

• Support by text or call: 1-800-698-2770

• Money-back guarantee

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What This Course Covers

This 2-hour course offers Florida nurses evidence-based strategies to better manage chronic conditions across diverse populations and settings. Topics include:

Hour 1: Foundations of Chronic Disease Management

• Overview of chronic diseases: diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and heart disease

• Florida-specific disease burden and health disparities

• Social determinants of health and patient-centered planning

• Risk reduction, screenings, and early interventions

• Health literacy and patient engagement strategies​Course Outline

Hour 2: Clinical Tools and Systems of Support

• Best-practice clinical guidelines (ADA, AHA, GOLD, etc.)

• Medication adherence, polypharmacy, and elderly care

• Telehealth and digital self-management tools

• Case management, referrals, and coordinated care

• Addressing mental health in chronic illness care

• Accessing Florida community programs and support services​Course Outline

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Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for:

• RNs, LPNs, and APRNs in Florida

• Nurses seeking elective CE hours for license renewal

• Nurses working in primary care, home health, community health, or long-term care

• Healthcare professionals focused on chronic care management and prevention

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How Do I Renew My Florida Nursing License?

To stay active, Florida nurses must:

1. Complete 24 hours of Board-approved CE every 2 years

2. Required topics include:

   • 2 Hours – Medical Errors

   • 2 Hours – Florida Laws and Rules

   • 2 Hours – Human Trafficking

   • 2 Hours – Impairment in the Workplace (every other renewal)

   • 2 Hours – Domestic Violence (every third renewal)

3. Additional hours may be fulfilled with elective CE, such as this course

4. Receive your instant certificate

5. We report your hours to CE Broker within 24 hours

6. Renew your license at floridasnursing.gov

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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.

Explore our full catalog of approved courses:

• 2-Hour Patient Safety

• 2-Hour Effective Communication in Nursing

• 2-Hour Ethics and Professional Responsibility

• 4-Hour Diabetes Care in Nursing

• 2-Hour Florida Laws and Rules

• 2-Hour Prevention of Medical Errors

• 2-Hour Domestic Violence

• 2-Hour Human Trafficking

• 1-Hour HIV/AIDS – First-Time Renewal

• 3-Hour Safe & Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances

• 2-Hour Chronic Disease Management

• 2-Hour Cultural Competence in Nursing

• 2-Hour Infection Control

• 2-Hour Nursing Documentation Best Practices

• 2-Hour Impairment in the Workplace

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Enroll Now – Learn Practical Chronic Disease Care Today

Start Now – Just $19.99

Learn on your schedule. Support your patients. Stay licensed in Florida.

Course Details

• Florida Board of Nursing Approved Course.
• 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.