Ohio Nursing CE Requirements

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Below you’ll find a summary of the requirements set forth by the Ohio State Board of Nursing for licensed nurses. For the most detailed and up-to-date requirements, please visit the Ohio Board of Nursing site.

Ohio Board of Nursing
Phone: (614) 466-3947
Fax: (614) 466-0388
Address: 17 S. High Street, Suite 660 | Columbus, OH 43215

Ohio LPN continuing education requirements at a glance*:

LPNs licensed Ohio nurse must complete twenty-four (24) contact hours of continuing education every 2 years.
At least one (1) of the required contact hours must be related to Chapter 4723 of the Ohio nurse practice code and rules (Category A).
- Category A is CE directly related to the Ohio Nurse Practice Act and the administrative rules of the Ohio Board of Nursing. To qualify as Category A, the CE must be approved by an Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) approver or offered by an OBN approved provider unit headquartered in the state of Ohio. Rule 4723-14-01(E), OAC.
For LPNs, the license renewal period opens July 1st in the even year. The fee is $65.00. On September 16th, the fee increases to $115.
License renewal deadline: October 31, 2024

Get full details at Ohio Board of Nursing

MANDATORY COURSE

1 Hour

Laws and Rules for Ohio Nurses (Category A)

This course fulfills the Ohio Law and Rules Category A licensure requirements on standards for competent nursing practice for RNs, APRNs, and LPNs in Ohio.

$14.95

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STATE CE PACKAGE

24 Hours

Ohio Nursing CE Requirements Package

Get a head start on your CE requirements for your LPN license renewal. This convenient package includes everything you need, including the Category A requirement.

$38.95

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MEMBERSHIP

Unlimited

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$99.99

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*Important 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.

Ohio RN continuing education requirements at a glance*:

Every licensed Ohio nurse must complete twenty-four (24) contact hours of continuing education every 2 years.
At least one (1) of the required contact hours must be related to Chapter 4723 of the Ohio nurse practice code and rules (Category A).
- Category A is CE directly related to the Ohio Nurse Practice Act and the administrative rules of the Ohio Board of Nursing. To qualify as Category A, the CE must be approved by an Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) approver or offered by an OBN approved provider unit headquartered in the state of Ohio. Rule 4723-14-01(E), OAC.
For RNs, the license renewal period opens July 1st in the odd year. The fee is $65.00. On September 16th, the fee increases to $115.
License renewal deadline: October 31, 2025

Get full details at Ohio Board of Nursing

MANDATORY COURSE

1 Hour

Laws and Rules for Ohio Nurses (Category A)

This course fulfills the Ohio Law and Rules Category A licensure requirements on standards for competent nursing practice for RNs, APRNs, and LPNs in Ohio.

$14.95

VIEW COURSE

State CE Package

24 Hours

Ohio Nursing CE Requirements Package

This tailored package of courses includes everything you need to fulfill your Ohio Nursing CE requirements in one place, including the Category A requirement.

$38.95

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MEMBERSHIP

Unlimited

Elite Nursing Passport Membership

Expand your nursing knowledge while meeting your state CE requirements with unlimited access to all courses. Choose from a one-year or two-year option.

$99.99

BECOME A MEMBER

Browse the full library of courses and bundles for Ohio Nurses across 30+ specialty topics.

SHOP COURSES

Ohio APRN continuing education requirements at a glance*:

APRNs in Ohio must complete twenty-four (24) hours of CE for their RN license and an additional 24 hours for their APRN license. At least one (1) of the required contact hours must be related to The Ohio Nurse Practice Act and administrative rules of the Ohio Board of Nursing (Category A).
- Category A is CE directly related to the Ohio Nurse Practice Act and the administrative rules of the Ohio Board of Nursing. To qualify as Category A, the CE must be approved by an Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) approver or offered by an OBN approved provider unit headquartered in the state of Ohio. Rule 4723-14-01(E), OAC.
The 24 hours for your APRN license must include 12 hours of CE in advanced pharmacology (Section 4723.24 (C), ORC)
The contact hours of CE completed for APRN national certification may be used as the required hours for RN licensure if the hours meet the CE requirements specified in Chapter 4723-14, OAC (Section 4723.24 (C), ORC).
The license renewal period opens July 1st in the odd year. The renewal fee is $135.00. On September 16th, the fee increases to $185.
License renewal deadline: October 31, 2025

Get full details at Ohio Board of Nursing

MANDATORY COURSE

1 Hour

Laws and Rules for Ohio Nurses (Category A)

This course fulfills the Ohio Law and Rules Category A licensure requirements on standards for competent nursing practice for RNs, APRNs, and LPNs in Ohio.

$14.95

VIEW COURSE

APRN CE PACKAGE

31 Hours

Ohio Advanced Practice Nurse CE Package

This convenient 31-hour package of CE courses includes 25 contact hours of pharmacology to help you meet the Ohio license renewal requirements for advanced practice nurses.

$72.95

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MEMBERSHIP

Unlimited

Elite Nursing Passport Membership

Expand your nursing knowledge while meeting your state CE requirements with unlimited access to all courses. Choose from a one-year or two-year option.

$99.99

BECOME A MEMBER

Browse the full library of courses and packages for Ohio Nurses across 30+ specialty topics.

SHOP COURSES

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