Iowa Nursing CEU License Renewal Package

  • Approved Iowa Board of Nursing CE provider. Provider #393
  • Instant access to all courses, including our 30 contact hour course.
  • No tests required – easily complete your courses with one click.
  • 100% online. No tests- receive your certificates immediately.
Enroll for $
  • Approved Iowa Board of Nursing CE provider. Provider #393
  • Instant access to all courses, including our 30 contact hour course.
  • No tests required – easily complete your courses with one click.
  • 100% online. No tests- receive your certificates immediately.
Enroll for $
  • Approved Iowa Board of Nursing CE provider. Provider #393
  • Instant access to all courses, including our 30 contact hour course.
  • No tests required – easily complete your courses with one click.
  • 100% online. No tests- receive your certificates immediately.
Enroll for $

Your Iowa Courses And Requirements

Pick your license type to see your license renewal requirements and our courses that satisfy those requirements. Your enrollment includes all state required courses.

Nursing CE Central has all the courses, for each license level, required by Iowa.

Iowa

Requirements

RNs are required to complete 36 contact hours of continuing education every 3 years.

  • 2 of the 36 contact hours must be on Identification and Reporting of Child and Dependent Adult Abuse if you regularly examine, attend, counsel, or treat children or dependent adults.
    • This Mandatory Reporter Course is offered by the Iowa Department of Human Services and can be found here.

Courses That Match Requirements

Contact Hours

Iowa Renewal Bundle
35 Contact Hours

Iowa Renewal Bundle Course Outline

  1. Preventing Medical Errors
  2. Patient Education Strategies
  3. Nurse Burnout
  4. Bullying in Nursing
  5. Quality Improvement in Nursing
  6. Workplace Violence Against Nurses
  7. Telemetry Basics – Rhythm Recognition
  8. Heart Failure Updates
  9. Hypertension Updates
  10. GI Bleed: An Introduction
  11. Constipation Management and Treatment
  12. Spinal Cord Injury: Bowel and Bladder Management
  13. Pressure Injury Prevention, Staging and Treatment
  14. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Wound Vac)
  15. Nutritional Interventions to Promote Wound Healing
  16. Ostomy Management
  17. Diabetes Management: Nursing Updates
  18. Hospice Vs. Palliative Care: Whats the difference?
  19. Navigating Difficult End of Life Conversations
  20. Pneumonia in Older Adults
  21. TAVR Nursing Care
  22. Vaping Induced Lung Injuries
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LGBTQ+ Cultural Competence
2 Contact Hours

LGBTQ+ Cultural Competence Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Terminology
  3. Best Practices
  4. Establishing Relationships with LGBTQ Patients
  5. Health Disparities Experienced by LGBTQ Patients
  6. Providing an Inclusive and Accepting Environment
  7. Exercises
  8. Conclusion
  9. References
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Ketamine in Depression Management
1 Contact Hours

Ketamine in Depression Management Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD) 
  3. TRD: Statistics 
  4. Signs and Symptoms 
  5. Medications and Alternative Treatments 
  6. Ketamine: History and Indication 
  7. Pharmacokinetics and Mechanism of Action 
  8. Adverse Effects 
  9. Benefits versus Risks 
  10. Contraindications 
  11. Common Side Effects 
  12. FDA Approval 
  13. Administration: FAQ 
  14. Monitoring 
  15. Current Research 
  16. Conclusion
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Suicide Risk ER Admission
2 Contact Hours

Suicide Risk ER Admission Course Outline

  1. Suicide in the United States 
  2. Suicide Risk Factors 
  3. Suicide Screening and Assessment 
  4. Prevention Strategies for Suicide 
  5. Treatment and Management of Clients at Risk for Suicide 
  6. ER Admission 
  7. Legal and Ethical Issues with Suicide 
  8. Interprofessional Team Communication and Collaboration 
  9. Special Populations 
  10. Conclusion
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
1 Contact Hours

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Epidemiology 
  3. Etiology/Causes 
  4. Signs and Symptoms 
  5. Types of FASDs 
  6. Treatment 
  7. Prevention 
  8. Education for Parents 
  9. Resources 
  10. Conclusion 
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Requirements

LPNs are required to complete 36 contact hours of continuing education every 3 years.

  • 2 of the 36 contact hours must be on Identification and Reporting of Child and Dependent Adult Abuse if you regularly examine, attend, counsel, or treat children or dependent adults.
    • This Mandatory Reporter Course is offered by the Iowa Department of Human Services and can be found here.

Courses That Match Requirements

Contact Hours

Iowa Renewal Bundle
35 Contact Hours

Iowa Renewal Bundle Course Outline

  1. Preventing Medical Errors
  2. Patient Education Strategies
  3. Nurse Burnout
  4. Bullying in Nursing
  5. Quality Improvement in Nursing
  6. Workplace Violence Against Nurses
  7. Telemetry Basics – Rhythm Recognition
  8. Heart Failure Updates
  9. Hypertension Updates
  10. GI Bleed: An Introduction
  11. Constipation Management and Treatment
  12. Spinal Cord Injury: Bowel and Bladder Management
  13. Pressure Injury Prevention, Staging and Treatment
  14. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Wound Vac)
  15. Nutritional Interventions to Promote Wound Healing
  16. Ostomy Management
  17. Diabetes Management: Nursing Updates
  18. Hospice Vs. Palliative Care: Whats the difference?
  19. Navigating Difficult End of Life Conversations
  20. Pneumonia in Older Adults
  21. TAVR Nursing Care
  22. Vaping Induced Lung Injuries
4.8/5 Stars

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4.9/5 Stars

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LGBTQ+ Cultural Competence
2 Contact Hours

LGBTQ+ Cultural Competence Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Terminology
  3. Best Practices
  4. Establishing Relationships with LGBTQ Patients
  5. Health Disparities Experienced by LGBTQ Patients
  6. Providing an Inclusive and Accepting Environment
  7. Exercises
  8. Conclusion
  9. References
4.8/5 Stars

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Ketamine in Depression Management
1 Contact Hours

Ketamine in Depression Management Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD) 
  3. TRD: Statistics 
  4. Signs and Symptoms 
  5. Medications and Alternative Treatments 
  6. Ketamine: History and Indication 
  7. Pharmacokinetics and Mechanism of Action 
  8. Adverse Effects 
  9. Benefits versus Risks 
  10. Contraindications 
  11. Common Side Effects 
  12. FDA Approval 
  13. Administration: FAQ 
  14. Monitoring 
  15. Current Research 
  16. Conclusion
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Suicide Risk ER Admission
2 Contact Hours

Suicide Risk ER Admission Course Outline

  1. Suicide in the United States 
  2. Suicide Risk Factors 
  3. Suicide Screening and Assessment 
  4. Prevention Strategies for Suicide 
  5. Treatment and Management of Clients at Risk for Suicide 
  6. ER Admission 
  7. Legal and Ethical Issues with Suicide 
  8. Interprofessional Team Communication and Collaboration 
  9. Special Populations 
  10. Conclusion
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
1 Contact Hours

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Epidemiology 
  3. Etiology/Causes 
  4. Signs and Symptoms 
  5. Types of FASDs 
  6. Treatment 
  7. Prevention 
  8. Education for Parents 
  9. Resources 
  10. Conclusion 
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Requirements

APRNs are required to maintain their certification.

  • APRNs are required to complete a course on Identification and Reporting of Child and Dependent Adult Abuse if you regularly examine, attend, counsel, or treat children or dependent adults.
    • This Mandatory Reporter Course is offered by the Iowa Department of Human Services and can be found here.
  • APRNs with prescriptive authority are required to complete 2 contact hours each renewal cycle on opioid prescribing.
  • APRNs who supervise fluoroscopy procedures must complete annual training.

Courses That Match Requirements

Contact Hours

APRN Pharmacology Bundle
25 Contact Hours

APRN Pharmacology Bundle Course Outline

  1. Controlled Substances: A comprehensive review
  2. Tirzepatide for Type 2 Diabetes and Weight Management
  3. Semaglutide and Type 2 Diabetes
  4. Medication Assisted Treatment
  5. Hypertensive Agents
  6. Migraine Management
  7. Asthma Treatment and Monitoring
  8. SSRI Use in Major Depressive Disorder
  9. Anticoagulant Therapy
  10. SNRIs for Depression
  11. Corticosteroid Therapy
  12. Anti-arrhythmics
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DVT Treatment
1 Contact Hours

DVT Treatment Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. How and where medications are used 
  3. Pharmacokinetics 
    1. Definition 
    2. Drug Class 
    3. Uses 
    4. Mechanism of Action 
    5. Side Effects 
    6. Warnings 
    7. Alternatives
  4. Nursing Considerations 
  5. Upcoming Research 
  6. Conclusion
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Hypertensive Agents
2 Contact Hours

Hypertensive Agents Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Definitions 
  3. Medication Overview 
  4. Pharmacokinetics 
    1. Diuretics 
    2. Beta-blockers 
    3. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors 
    4. Angiotensin II receptor blockers 
    5. Calcium Channel Blockers 
    6. Selective Alpha-1 Blockers 
    7. Alpha-2 Receptor Agonists 
    8. Vasodilators  
  5. Considerations for Prescribers 
  6. Upcoming Research 
  7. Conclusion 
  8. Final Reflection Questions
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Iowa Opioid Prescribing
2 Contact Hours

Iowa Opioid Prescribing Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Opioids 
    1. Drug Class 
    2. Indications 
    3. Effects 
  3. History of Opioids in the U.S. 
  4. Controlled Substances 
  5. Opioid Use Disorder 
  6. Opioid Prescribing Guidelines 
  7. Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs and Electronic Prescribing 
  8. Iowa Safe Prescribing of Opioids for APRNs  
  9. Patient Teaching on Opioid Storage and Disposal 
  10. Treatment 
  11. Nursing Considerations 
  12. Research 
  13. Case Studies 
  14. Conclusion 
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Antibiotic Use in UTI
3 Contact Hours

Antibiotic Use in UTI Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Definitions 
  3. Medication Overview 
  4. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole 
  5. Nitrofurantoin 
  6. Fluoroquinolones  
  7. Beta-lactams 
  8. Other Antibiotics Used to Treat UTI 
  9. Considerations for Prescribers 
  10. Upcoming Research 
  11. Conclusion
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Differential Diagnosis of Pneumonia
2 Contact Hours

Differential Diagnosis of Pneumonia Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Definitions 
  3. Statistical Evidence 
  4. Pathophysiology 
  5. Etiology and Classification 
  6. Advanced Health Assessment 
  7. History and Physical 
  8. Differential Diagnosis 
  9. Diagnostic Test 
  10. Diagnostic Reasoning and Critical Thinking 
  11. Pharmacological Treatment 
  12. Monitoring and Follow-Up 
  13. Conclusion 
  14. Post Test
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Iowa Fluroscopy Supervision
1 Contact Hours

Iowa Fluroscopy Supervision Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Defining Fluoroscopy
    1. How and Where Are Fluoroscopy Procedures Performed?
    2. How much does a Fluoroscopy Procedure Cost?
    3. What Are the Risks and Benefits of Fluoroscopy Procedures?
  3. Defining Advanced Practice Nursing
    1. What Is Advanced Practice Nursing? How and Where Are Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Working?
    2. How Can APRNs Supervise Fluoroscopy Procedures?
    3. What Are Common Indications for Fluoroscopy Procedures?
    4. How Can an APRN Prepare a Patient for a Fluoroscopy?
  4. Nursing Considerations
    1. What is the APRN Role in Fluoroscopy?
    2. What Considerations for Nurses Interested in Supervising Fluoroscopy Procedures?
    3. What Should Patients Know About APRNs Who Supervise Fluoroscopy Procedures?
  5. Upcoming Research
  6. APRN Fluoroscopy Supervision in Iowa
  7. Case Study
  8. Conclusion
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The course was very concise

The course was very concise, organized and relevant to my re-entering the nursing profession after two years. The subjects were quite varied. I enjoyed the telemetry course a good review at the very least.

Date of experience: November 25, 2024 - written by Joanne Lepis RN

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Nursing CE Central is very detailed and easy to read. IL met all my expectations using it for the first time.

Date of experience: November 26, 2024 - written by Margaret Morris

Interesting and well written

The courses were so interesting and well written. Loved it! Will use again next license renewal period.

Date of experience: November 23, 2024 - written by REBECCA HARTLEY

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