Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
- RNs and LPNs are required to complete 36 contact hours every three years.
- ARNPs are required to maintain national certification.
- In addition, it is also mandated that ARNPs, RNs and LPNs who regularly examine, attend, counsel or treat dependent adults or children in Iowa are required to complete training related to the identification and reporting of child/dependent adult abuse. The licensee is required to complete the course offered by the Iowa Department of Human Services.
CE Requirements for Nurses in Iowa
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Requirements specific to Nurses in Iowa
Nursing CE Courses for Nurses in Iowa
Complete these courses towards your Iowa nursing CE requirements.
| Over 100 hours of CE for one low price | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Nursing CE Course |
2.0 ANCC contact hours |
Recommended | Start Course |
| Hepatitis Nursing CE Course |
4.0 ANCC contact hours |
Recommended | Start Course |
| LGBTQ: Culturally Competent Care Considerations Nursing CE Course |
2.0 ANCC contact hours |
Recommended | Start Course |
| Pain Management Nursing CE Course |
5.0 ANCC contact hours 1.5 AANP contact hours 1.0 Pharmacology hours |
Recommended | Start Course |
| Cardiovascular Health and Prescribing for the Diabetic Patient Nursing CE Course |
1.5 ANCC contact hours 1.0 AANP contact hours 0.5 Pharmacology hours |
Recommended | Start Course |
| A Nurse's Role in the American Opioid Epidemic Nursing CE Course |
1.0 ANCC contact hours |
Recommended | Start Course |
*Each professional is accountable for understanding his or her accrediting/licensing body’s standards and requirements. While we try to routinely update information on this page, we are not responsible for its accuracy and information is subject to change without notice.
You can learn more at Iowa's Board of Nursing Website