LPNs, RNs, and APRNs are required to complete 1 of the following every 2-year renewal period: ? 15 contact hours of accredited practice-focused activities. ? Hold a current nationally recognized certification/recertification. ? Completed a minimum of 1 college credit hour nursing course with a C grade or better.
Here's what you need to renew your Arkansas Nursing license
The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Nursing licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.
Arkansas Nursing: RN (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
15
Mandatory Hours:
0
Elective Hours:
15
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
Online Info
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
Roster
Roster Required:
yes
Roster Process:
We will report your hours electronically to CE Broker within one business day. CE Broker is the official CE tracking system for your state licensing board.
Roster Sent:
Every 1 days
Governing Agency
Name:
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Phone:
5016862700
Fax:
Website:
http://www.arsbn.org/
Address:
University Tower Building 1123 S. University, Suite 800 Little Rock, 72204
Arkansas Nursing: LVN-LPN (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
15
Mandatory Hours:
0
Elective Hours:
15
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
Online Info
LPNs, RNs, and APRNs are required to complete 1 of the following every 2-year renewal period: ? 15 contact hours of accredited practice-focused activities. ? Hold a current nationally recognized certification/recertification. ? Completed a minimum of 1 college credit hour nursing course with a C grade or better.
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
Roster
Roster Required:
yes
Roster Process:
We will report your hours electronically to CE Broker within one business day. CE Broker is the official CE tracking system for your state licensing board.
Roster Sent:
Every 1 days
Governing Agency
Name:
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Phone:
5016862700
Fax:
Website:
http://www.arsbn.org/
Address:
University Tower Building 1123 S. University, Suite 800 Little Rock, 72204
Arkansas Nursing: APN (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
15
Mandatory Hours:
0
Elective Hours:
15
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
Online Info
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Beginning with DEA initial registrations or renewals starting June 27, 2023, all DEA-registered practitioners (with the exception of DVM-only license holders) are required to complete 8 hours of one-time training on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.
Additional requirements for APRNs with prescriptive authority:
- 5 hours - Pharmacotherapeutics in the area of certification, 2 of the 5 may be completed through an approved provider. 3 hours fulfilled by ASBN-provided mandatory courses. See Arkansas State Board of Nursing website for more information: https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/arsbn-adv.-practice
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
Roster
Roster Required:
yes
Roster Process:
We will report your hours electronically to CE Broker within one business day. CE Broker is the official CE tracking system for your state licensing board.
Roster Sent:
Every 1 days
Governing Agency
Name:
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Phone:
5016862700
Fax:
Website:
http://www.arsbn.org/
Address:
University Tower Building 1123 S. University, Suite 800 Little Rock, 72204
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.