Can registered nurses and nurse practitioners inject Botox and fillers in Florida?

Yes, but limited scope; RNs may inject under physician supervision, though some injectables restricted to NP/PA/MD NP/PA may inject under physician collaboration; independent practice prohibited for injectables

Florida · Strict

Can RNs and Nurse Practitioners Inject Botox in Florida?

Nurses do most of the injecting in this industry — but Florida draws specific lines around what an RN versus an NP can do, and who has to supervise.

By Evan at Inside MedSpa

Registered nurses (RNs)

Yes, but limited scope; RNs may inject under physician supervision, though some injectables restricted to NP/PA/MD

Nurse practitioners & physician assistants

NP/PA may inject under physician collaboration; independent practice prohibited for injectables

Supervision & the medical director

Required; physician must supervise all injectable services

The exam requirement

Required; in-person exam mandatory before treatment

What to verify in Florida

Retain a Florida-licensed physician as medical director and ensure all delegation agreements comply with current Board of Medicine rules on RN/LPN scope.

Primary source: Florida Board of Medicine

General business information for Florida medical-spa owners, current as of 2026 — not legal advice. State boards update rules often; confirm specifics with the Florida board (and your own counsel) before you act.

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