Iowa Nursing Continuing Education (CE) Requirements

To renew your nursing license in Iowa, Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are required to complete 36 contact hours of continuing education (CE) every renewal cycle. At Elite CEU, we offer accredited, self-paced courses to help you meet Iowa’s CE requirements efficiently and conveniently—entirely online.

All courses are accepted by the Iowa Board of Nursing and include immediate access to your certificate of completion.

✅ Total Hours Required:

36 Contact Hours per license renewal period

📋 Specific Topic Requirements:

None Required

Iowa does not mandate specific topics for CE. You can select courses based on your area of practice, interests, or professional development needs.

💡 This flexibility allows Iowa nurses to customize their CE plan while staying compliant with renewal guidelines.