Iowa CE Requirements
IA Board of Nursing continuing education rules
RN HOURS36per 3-year cycle
LPN HOURS36per 3-year cycle
APRN HOURS36per 3-year cycle
Renewal Deadline
Licenses renew every 3 years on the 15th of the nurse's birth month.
Mandatory Topics
Opioid Prescribing (CDC Guidelines)
2hRequired for any licensee who regularly examines, attends, counsels, or treats children or dependent adults. Covers CDC guideline for prescribing opioids for chronic pain.
Abuse Identification and Reporting
2hRequired for any licensee who regularly examines, attends, counsels, or treats children or dependent adults.
Additional Notes
Iowa has a 3-year renewal cycle (36 hours), which is longer than most states. The abuse identification and opioid prescribing requirements apply to nurses who work with children or dependent adults.