Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas RNs and LPNs need 15 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years (or another option the board accepts).
At a glance
| Licenses covered | Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [5] |
| Hours per renewal | 15 contact hours [5] |
| CE period | Every 2 years [2] |
| Renewal deadline | Licenses renew every two years on a staggered schedule based on the nurse's birth date; CE must be completed in the 24 months before the renewal date. [4] |
| State-mandated topics | None stated by the board |
| What CE counts | Practice-focused contact hours approved by a continuing education approval body recognized by the ASBN. The Board's list includes all state boards of nursing, ACCME, ACPE and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation. The accreditation statement naming the approval body must be on the certificate of completion. [3] |
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Arkansas State Board of Nursing ↗ before you renew.
Free courses that count toward the hours
The board accepts continuing education accredited by ANCC [3]. These current free courses state that accreditation. State-mandated topics can require a specific approved course, so check those separately.
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Questions
Arkansas RNs and LPNs need 15 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years (or another option the board accepts). Licenses renew every two years on a staggered schedule based on the nurse's birth date; CE must be completed in the 24 months before the renewal date.
The Arkansas State Board of Nursing pages we checked do not list a state-mandated topic for this renewal.
Practice-focused contact hours approved by a continuing education approval body recognized by the ASBN. The Board's list includes all state boards of nursing, ACCME, ACPE and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation. The accreditation statement naming the approval body must be on the certificate of completion. Free courses accredited by ANCC are listed on this page; a state-mandated topic may need a specific approved course.
Every fact above links to the official page it comes from. We fetched each page on the date shown and confirmed the exact wording below appears on it.
“Active licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and advanced practice registered nurses must complete the continuing education requirement by one of these methods prior to each bi-annual renewal.”
“Completed a minimum of one college credit hour course in nursing with a grade of C or better during licensure period.”
“For each renewal, advanced practice registered nurses with prescriptive authority must complete an additional five contact hours of pharmacotherapeutics related to their specialty certification.”
“you only need 15 contact hours every renewal cycle (2 years).”
“The accreditation statement listing the approval body should appear on advertising material and must be on the certificate of completion.”
“In-service programs and CPR/instructor training are not acceptable for continuing education.”
“CPR/BLS training/instructor does not count for continuing education.”
“If the first renewal cycle is less than 24 months, there is no continuing education requirement for the first renewal period.”
“Continuing education contact hours beyond the required contact hours cannot be “carried over” to the next renewal period.”
“The Board of Nursing will accept nursing continuing education activities approved by the following organizations/bodies PROVIDED that the appropriate documentation and contact hour assignment has been made and meets all other guidelines as set forth by the ASBN Rules.”
“All State Boards of Nursing”
“Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)”
“Accreditation Council on Pharmacy Education (ACPE)”
“American Nurses Credentialing Center – Commission on Accreditation (ANCC)”
“The ASBN renews licenses on a staggered biennial birth date system.”
“A nurse who holds an active Arkansas license is required to complete certain continuing education requirements prior to licensure renewal.”
“Fifteen (15) practice focused contact hours from a nationally recognized or state continuing education approval body recognized by the ASBN; or”
“have met the continuing education requirements during the 24 months immediately preceding the renewal date (current renewal cycle)”
“Certification or re-certification during the renewal period by a national certifying body recognized by the ASBN; or”
“An academic course in nursing or related field”
