Iowa Licensed Practical Nurse CEUs

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  • Nationally & state accredited
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  • Unlimited course attempts
  • All state-required courses
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  • Choose your preferred courses
  • Standard course library

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  • Fat XPharmacology course library
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Features included

  • Nationally & state accredited
  • Instant certificates
  • Instant reporting to CE Broker
  • Unlimited course attempts
  • All state-required courses
  • 7-day live chat & phone support
  • Mobile app & web access
  • Choose your preferred courses
  • Standard course library
  • Pharmacology course library
  • Unlimited live webinars

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State requirements for Iowa Licensed Practical Nurses

Next Renewal Date
Every 15th of the licensee's birth month in an odd or even year, based on the licensee’s birth year.
Total Hours Required
36 Hours
General Hours
36 General Hours
Required Courses

Detailed Breakdown
  • Iowa LPN Standard Renewal Requirements: Iowa Licensed Practical Nurses must renew their license every 3 years and complete 36 contact hours of continuing education during each renewal period. If they regularly care for children or dependent adults, 2 of those hours must address mandatory training on

    . For full details, visit the
    Iowa Board of Nursing's official CE page
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  • First-time renewal: The initial Iowa LPN license renewal period may vary between 24 and 36 months depending on when the license was first granted; subsequent renewals follow a standard 3-year cycle.

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  • Certification alternative: Earning a national nursing certification or recertification during the renewal period satisfies the entire 36-hour CE requirement.

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  • Additional Information: Nurses who regularly examine, attend, counsel, or treat children or dependent adults, 2 of the 36 contact hours must cover identification and reporting of child and dependent adult abuse.

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  • Other CE Options: National certification/recertification during the renewal period (counts for 36 hours); completion of approved nurse residency program (counts for 36 hours); certain academic credits; approved preceptorship (minimum 120 hours qualifies for 12 contact hours); options include in-person, online, self-study, or webinars from eligible providers.

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