Idaho Nursing CE Requirements
CE Requirements for RNs
Total Hours Required: 15 | Elective Hours: 15 | Renewal Cycle in Years: 2All RNs in the State of Idaho who wish to maintain an active license are required to complete 15 hours of continuing education for license renewal.
In order to renew, a licensee shall complete or comply with at least 2 of any of the learning activities listed below within 2 year renewal period. IDAPA 23.01.01.061
a. Practice: i. Current nursing specialty certification as defined in Section 402; ii. One hundred (100) hours of practice or simulation practice
b. Education, Continuing Education, E-learning, and In-service: i. Fifteen (15) contact hours of continuing education; ii. Completion of a minimum of one (1) semester credit hour of post-licensure academic education; iii. Completion of a Board-recognized refresher course; iv. Participation in or presentation of a workshop, seminar, or conference
c. Professional Engagement: i. Acknowledged contributor to a published nursing-related article; ii. Teaching or developing a nursing-related course of instruction; iii. Participation in related professional activities
CE Requirements for LVNs
Total Hours Required: 15 | Elective Hours: 15 | Renewal Cycle in Years: 2All LPNs in the State of Idaho who wish to maintain an active license are required to complete 15 hours of continuing education for license renewal.
In order to renew, a licensee shall complete or comply with at least 2 of any of the learning activities listed below within 2 year renewal period. IDAPA 23.01.01.061
a. Practice: i. Current nursing specialty certification as defined in Section 402; ii. One hundred (100) hours of practice or simulation practice
b. Education, Continuing Education, E-learning, and In-service: i. Fifteen (15) contact hours of continuing education; ii. Completion of a minimum of one (1) semester credit hour of post-licensure academic education; iii. Completion of a Board-recognized refresher course; iv. Participation in or presentation of a workshop, seminar, or conference
c. Professional Engagement: i. Acknowledged contributor to a published nursing-related article; ii. Teaching or developing a nursing-related course of instruction; iii. Participation in related professional activities