Florida Nursing Home Administrator License Exam Requirements
What the Florida Laws and Rules exam covers, how long it is, what passes and what it costs.
| Exam | Who takes it | Given by | Questions | Time | Pass | Fee | Sources checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laws and Rules exam | Florida nursing home administrator license candidates | NAB, for the Board | 64 | 120 minutes | 75% | $260 |
What does the Laws and Rules exam cover?
The Board's Candidate Information Booklet weights it 32% nursing home law (Chapter 400, Part II), 25% the AHCA nursing home standards (Rule 59A-4), 15% food hygiene, 8% advance directives, and 5% each biomedical waste, administrator licensure, the Board's rules and adult protective services.
How many questions, and what passes?
The booklet (January 2014, the latest the Board has published) lists 64 scored multiple-choice questions plus unscored pilot questions, closed book, with 75% to pass.
Who gives the exam, and what does it cost?
NAB, at Pearson VUE test centers, for the Board. It costs $260 and has a two-hour time limit (NAB Exam Candidate Handbook, September 2026).
Do these practice tests cover NAB's national exam?
No. They cover only the state exam. NAB's national exam, its Core of Knowledge exam plus the nursing home administrator line of service exam, is a separate test, and candidates must pass both parts (NAB Exam Candidate Handbook, September 2026).