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Arkansas Board of Nursing License Renewal Requirements for Nurses

What are the state license renewal requirements for a nurse in Arkansas?

For registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and advanced practice registered nurses in the state of Arkansas, there are specific license renewal requirements that the Arkansas Board of Nursing determines. These requirements include courses for RNs, LPNs, and APRNs.

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CE Requirements for Nursing Licenses

Every two years, the Arkansas Nursing Board requires nurses to complete the following continuing education contact hours to comply with licensing requirements:

  • 20 contact hours, practice focused for RN license renewal
  • 15 contact hours for LPN license renewal
  • 15 contact hours for APRN license renewal

License Expiration and Renewal

Registered Nurse Licenses:

Arkansas RN licenses expire every two years by the last day of the nurse's birth month in even-numbered years for nurses born in even-numbered years, or odd-numbered years for nurses born in odd-numbered years.


Licensed Practical Nurse Licenses:

Arkansas LPN licenses expire every two years by the last day of the nurse's birth month in even-numbered years for nurses born in even-numbered years, or odd-numbered years for nurses born in odd-numbered years.


Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licenses:

Arkansas APRN licenses expire every two years by the last day of the nurse's birth month in even-numbered years for nurses born in even-numbered years, or odd-numbered years for nurses born in odd-numbered years.

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Arkansas nursing license renewal information as of September 2019.

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