CE Requirements for Nurses in Iowa

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Requirements specific to Nurses in Iowa

  • 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.


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Nursing CE Courses for Nurses in Iowa

Complete these courses towards your Iowa nursing CE requirements.

Over 500 hours of CE for one low price
The Basics of Ventilator Weaning in the Critical Care Patient for RNs and LPNs Nursing CE Course

3.0 ANCC contact hours

0.0 Pharmacology hours

 Recommended Start Course
Thyroid Dysfunction for APRNs Nursing CE Course

3.5 ANCC contact hours

0.0 Pharmacology hours

 Recommended Start Course
Endocrine and Hormonal Disorders for APRNs Part 4: Adrenal Gland Disorders Nursing CE Course

1.5 ANCC contact hours

0.0 Pharmacology hours

 Recommended Start Course
Oncology Prescribing for APRNs Nursing CE Course

4.5 ANCC contact hours

0.0 Pharmacology hours

 Recommended Start Course
Multiple Sclerosis for RNs & LPNs Nursing CE Course

2.0 ANCC contact hours

0.0 Pharmacology hours

 Recommended Start Course
Pain Management Nursing CE Course for RNs/LPNs Part 2: The Non-Opioid Management of Pain

1.5 ANCC contact hours

0.0 Pharmacology 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