Here's what you need to renew your Ohio Nursing license
The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Ohio 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.
Ohio Nursing: APN (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
24
Mandatory Hours:
13
Elective Hours:
11
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
License Expiration Date:
10/31/2023
Next Education Due Date:
10/31/2023
Online Info
Mandatory Subjects:
Pharmacology - 12 contact hours every 2-year renewal period.
Ohio Laws and Rules – 1 contact hour every 2-year renewal period.
The Nurse Practice Act – 2 contact hours for 1st renewal period.
Requirement for APNs WITHOUT previous prescriptive authority:
Must complete the RN requirements for re-licensure plus a 1-time requirement equal to a total of 45 contact hours in Advanced Pharmacology.
Pharmacology - 12 contact hours every 2-year renewal period.
Ohio Laws and Rules – 1 contact hour every 2-year renewal period.
The Nurse Practice Act – 2 contact hours for 1st renewal period.
Requirement for APNs WITHOUT previous prescriptive authority:
Must complete the RN requirements for re-licensure plus a 1-time requirement equal to a total of 45 contact hours in Advanced Pharmacology.
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Ohio State Board of Nursing
Phone:
6144663947
Fax:
6144660388
Website:
http://www.nursing.ohio.gov/
Address:
17 South High Street Suite 660 Columbus, 43215
Ohio Nursing: LVN-LPN (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
24
Mandatory Hours:
1
Elective Hours:
23
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
License Expiration Date:
10/31/2024
Next Education Due Date:
10/31/2024
Online Info
Mandatory Subjects:
Ohio Laws and Rules – 1 contact hour every 2-year renewal period.
The Nurse Practice Act – 2 contact hours for 1st renewal period.
Ohio Laws and Rules – 1 contact hour every 2-year renewal period.
The Nurse Practice Act – 2 contact hours for 1st renewal period.
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Ohio State Board of Nursing
Phone:
6144663947
Fax:
6144660388
Website:
http://www.nursing.ohio.gov/
Address:
17 South High Street Suite 660 Columbus, 43215
Ohio Nursing: RN (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
24
Mandatory Hours:
1
Elective Hours:
23
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
License Expiration Date:
10/31/2023
Next Education Due Date:
10/31/2023
Online Info
Mandatory Subjects:
Ohio Laws and Rules – 1 contact hour every 2-year renewal period.
The Nurse Practice Act – 2 contact hours for 1st renewal period.
Ohio Laws and Rules – 1 contact hour every 2-year renewal period.
The Nurse Practice Act – 2 contact hours for 1st renewal period.
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Ohio State Board of Nursing
Phone:
6144663947
Fax:
6144660388
Website:
http://www.nursing.ohio.gov/
Address:
17 South High Street Suite 660 Columbus, 43215
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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.