Arkansas nursing CE requirements
RN license renewal · checked against the board on 2026-10-29
- Contact hours
- 15or another route
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Required topics
- None
CE is one way to renew in Arkansas: 15 contact hours every 2 years. The other routes are listed below.
Other ways to renew
- Options: 15 practice-focused contact hours, OR national certification/recertification, OR 1 nursing college semester credit (grade C or better)
Good to know
No CE at the first renewal if your first renewal cycle is under 24 months.
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Other states
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- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
RN rules only; advanced-practice, LPN and first-renewal rules can differ. Boards change their rules, so confirm with the Arkansas Board of Nursing before you renew. General information, not legal advice. RN PocketPal does not award CE credit.