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Iowa Nursing CE & License Renewal Requirements
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RN CE hours / competency
36 contact hrs per renewal period (cert/residency counts)
LPN requirement
36 contact hrs per renewal period (same as RN)
Renewal cycle & deadline
Expires 15th of birth month; renew up to 60 days early
CE Broker / upload
Keep records 4 yrs
Required topics
Child abuse and/or dependent adult mandatory reporter course (2 hrs each) if applicable to practice
Sources
Official source: Iowa board of nursing
Last checked: 2026-10-16
Confidence: ✓ Checked against the full official board page
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