Arkansas Nursing Continuing Education and CEU Credits

NEW! DEA MATE ACT:
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

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.

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.