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.
- 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.
- 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.
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 Course Outline
- Preventing Medical Errors
- Patient Education Strategies
- Nurse Burnout
- Bullying in Nursing
- Quality Improvement in Nursing
- Workplace Violence Against Nurses
- Telemetry Basics – Rhythm Recognition
- Heart Failure Updates
- Hypertension Updates
- GI Bleed: An Introduction
- Constipation Management and Treatment
- Spinal Cord Injury: Bowel and Bladder Management
- Pressure Injury Prevention, Staging and Treatment
- Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Wound Vac)
- Nutritional Interventions to Promote Wound Healing
- Ostomy Management
- Diabetes Management: Nursing Updates
- Hospice Vs. Palliative Care: Whats the difference?
- Navigating Difficult End of Life Conversations
- Pneumonia in Older Adults
- TAVR Nursing Care
- Vaping Induced Lung Injuries
LGBTQ+ Cultural Competence Course Outline
- Introduction
- Terminology
- Best Practices
- Establishing Relationships with LGBTQ Patients
- Health Disparities Experienced by LGBTQ Patients
- Providing an Inclusive and Accepting Environment
- Exercises
- Conclusion
- References
Ketamine in Depression Management Course Outline
- Introduction
- Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD)
- TRD: Statistics
- Signs and Symptoms
- Medications and Alternative Treatments
- Ketamine: History and Indication
- Pharmacokinetics and Mechanism of Action
- Adverse Effects
- Benefits versus Risks
- Contraindications
- Common Side Effects
- FDA Approval
- Administration: FAQ
- Monitoring
- Current Research
- Conclusion
Suicide Risk ER Admission Course Outline
- Suicide in the United States
- Suicide Risk Factors
- Suicide Screening and Assessment
- Prevention Strategies for Suicide
- Treatment and Management of Clients at Risk for Suicide
- ER Admission
- Legal and Ethical Issues with Suicide
- Interprofessional Team Communication and Collaboration
- Special Populations
- Conclusion
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Course Outline
- Introduction
- Epidemiology
- Etiology/Causes
- Signs and Symptoms
- Types of FASDs
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Education for Parents
- Resources
- Conclusion
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 Course Outline
- Preventing Medical Errors
- Patient Education Strategies
- Nurse Burnout
- Bullying in Nursing
- Quality Improvement in Nursing
- Workplace Violence Against Nurses
- Telemetry Basics – Rhythm Recognition
- Heart Failure Updates
- Hypertension Updates
- GI Bleed: An Introduction
- Constipation Management and Treatment
- Spinal Cord Injury: Bowel and Bladder Management
- Pressure Injury Prevention, Staging and Treatment
- Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Wound Vac)
- Nutritional Interventions to Promote Wound Healing
- Ostomy Management
- Diabetes Management: Nursing Updates
- Hospice Vs. Palliative Care: Whats the difference?
- Navigating Difficult End of Life Conversations
- Pneumonia in Older Adults
- TAVR Nursing Care
- Vaping Induced Lung Injuries
LGBTQ+ Cultural Competence Course Outline
- Introduction
- Terminology
- Best Practices
- Establishing Relationships with LGBTQ Patients
- Health Disparities Experienced by LGBTQ Patients
- Providing an Inclusive and Accepting Environment
- Exercises
- Conclusion
- References
Ketamine in Depression Management Course Outline
- Introduction
- Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD)
- TRD: Statistics
- Signs and Symptoms
- Medications and Alternative Treatments
- Ketamine: History and Indication
- Pharmacokinetics and Mechanism of Action
- Adverse Effects
- Benefits versus Risks
- Contraindications
- Common Side Effects
- FDA Approval
- Administration: FAQ
- Monitoring
- Current Research
- Conclusion
Suicide Risk ER Admission Course Outline
- Suicide in the United States
- Suicide Risk Factors
- Suicide Screening and Assessment
- Prevention Strategies for Suicide
- Treatment and Management of Clients at Risk for Suicide
- ER Admission
- Legal and Ethical Issues with Suicide
- Interprofessional Team Communication and Collaboration
- Special Populations
- Conclusion
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Course Outline
- Introduction
- Epidemiology
- Etiology/Causes
- Signs and Symptoms
- Types of FASDs
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Education for Parents
- Resources
- Conclusion
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 Course Outline
- Controlled Substances: A comprehensive review
- Tirzepatide for Type 2 Diabetes and Weight Management
- Semaglutide and Type 2 Diabetes
- Medication Assisted Treatment
- Hypertensive Agents
- Migraine Management
- Asthma Treatment and Monitoring
- SSRI Use in Major Depressive Disorder
- Anticoagulant Therapy
- SNRIs for Depression
- Corticosteroid Therapy
- Anti-arrhythmics
DVT Treatment Course Outline
- Introduction
- How and where medications are used
- Pharmacokinetics
- Definition
- Drug Class
- Uses
- Mechanism of Action
- Side Effects
- Warnings
- Alternatives
- Nursing Considerations
- Upcoming Research
- Conclusion
Hypertensive Agents Course Outline
- Introduction
- Definitions
- Medication Overview
- Pharmacokinetics
- Diuretics
- Beta-blockers
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
- Angiotensin II receptor blockers
- Calcium Channel Blockers
- Selective Alpha-1 Blockers
- Alpha-2 Receptor Agonists
- Vasodilators
- Considerations for Prescribers
- Upcoming Research
- Conclusion
- Final Reflection Questions
Iowa Opioid Prescribing Course Outline
- Introduction
- Opioids
- Drug Class
- Indications
- Effects
- History of Opioids in the U.S.
- Controlled Substances
- Opioid Use Disorder
- Opioid Prescribing Guidelines
- Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs and Electronic Prescribing
- Iowa Safe Prescribing of Opioids for APRNs
- Patient Teaching on Opioid Storage and Disposal
- Treatment
- Nursing Considerations
- Research
- Case Studies
- Conclusion
Antibiotic Use in UTI Course Outline
- Introduction
- Definitions
- Medication Overview
- Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
- Nitrofurantoin
- Fluoroquinolones
- Beta-lactams
- Other Antibiotics Used to Treat UTI
- Considerations for Prescribers
- Upcoming Research
- Conclusion
Differential Diagnosis of Pneumonia Course Outline
- Introduction
- Definitions
- Statistical Evidence
- Pathophysiology
- Etiology and Classification
- Advanced Health Assessment
- History and Physical
- Differential Diagnosis
- Diagnostic Test
- Diagnostic Reasoning and Critical Thinking
- Pharmacological Treatment
- Monitoring and Follow-Up
- Conclusion
- Post Test
Iowa Fluroscopy Supervision Course Outline
- Introduction
- Defining Fluoroscopy
- How and Where Are Fluoroscopy Procedures Performed?
- How much does a Fluoroscopy Procedure Cost?
- What Are the Risks and Benefits of Fluoroscopy Procedures?
- Defining Advanced Practice Nursing
- What Is Advanced Practice Nursing? How and Where Are Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Working?
- How Can APRNs Supervise Fluoroscopy Procedures?
- What Are Common Indications for Fluoroscopy Procedures?
- How Can an APRN Prepare a Patient for a Fluoroscopy?
- Nursing Considerations
- What is the APRN Role in Fluoroscopy?
- What Considerations for Nurses Interested in Supervising Fluoroscopy Procedures?
- What Should Patients Know About APRNs Who Supervise Fluoroscopy Procedures?
- Upcoming Research
- APRN Fluoroscopy Supervision in Iowa
- Case Study
- Conclusion
It’s Easy With Nursing CE Central
You already work long and stressful hours, getting your CEU certificates shouldn’t add to that. Once you enroll with Nursing CE Central, getting your certificates are just a few clicks away.
"As a nurse myself I know how hard it can be to get the CEUs you need to renew. That's why I built Nursing CE Central - to help nurses reduce the stress of license renewal. I guarantee that you'll love our easy-to-use platform and courses. Thank you so much for considering our CE website and have a blessed day."
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We are proud to help countless nurses in Iowa and all across the country. You don’t have to take our word for it, see what your colleagues have to say.
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.
RN License Renewal for Georgia.
Nursing CE Central is very detailed and easy to read. IL met all my expectations using it for the first time.
Interesting and well written
The courses were so interesting and well written. Loved it! Will use again next license renewal period.
Answers For Your Questions
The last thing you want is your time wasted with a confusing service, our Knowledge Base has you covered. If you have any questions, reach out to our Customer Support Team via email: [email protected]
What’s included in my enrollment?
Enrollment
What’s the cost of enrollment?
When you choose Nursing CE Central for your continuing education experience, you'll make a payment of $49.99, which grants you unlimited access to all of our RN and LPN/LVN level courses for an entire year.
If you already have RN and LPN/LVN access, you have the option to upgrade your membership to access our APRN level courses for an additional cost. Not already enrolled in Nursing CE Central? You can make a payment of $149 for access to our entire course library, which includes: APRN, LPN/LVN, and RN courses. To do this, select APRN from the license level dropdown in the Requirements section of this page.
This means you can take as many courses as you need to renew your license, and you have the freedom to take even more courses to further expand your knowledge.
You can save time and money in future years by signing up for automatic renewal at the time of original purchase. Automatic renewal grants you extended access yearly for $41.99 per year after the first year.
What does my payment include?
Your payment of $49.99 includes unlimited access to all of Nursing CE Central's RN and LPN/LVN course offerings for an entire year.
If you already have RN and LPN/LVN access, you have the option to upgrade your membership to access our APRN level courses for an additional cost. Not already enrolled in Nursing CE Central? You can make a payment of $149 for access to our entire course library, which includes: APRN, LPN/LVN, and RN courses. To do this, select APRN from the license level dropdown in the Requirements section of this page.
This means you can take as many courses as you need to renew your license, and you have the freedom to take even more courses to further expand your knowledge
Nursing CE Central's comprehensive library includes nearly all state-required courses for RNs and LPN/LVNs in all 50 states. Nursing CE Central's library covers a wide variety of topics that are applicable to a variety of nursing professions! These topics include courses regarding:
State Requirements
Nurse Leadership
Pediatrics
Labor & Delivery
Mental Health
Substance Abuse
Infectious Disease
Cardiac
Emergency
ICU
Oncology
Operative
Trauma
Stroke/Neuro
Wound Care
Hospice/Palliative Care
For more information, click the link below to view our course library: https://nursingcecentral.com/view-courses/
Do you offer course booklets?
Nursing CE Central is a paperless office, so we do not have paper booklets or catalogues for our courses.
All of Nursing CE Central's course offerings are 100% online. However, all of our course materials and completed certificates can be printed from our site, at your own convenience.
Nursing CE Central strives to foster a user-friendly continuing education experience that is simple and effective for your renewal. Our course-flow makes earning a certificate seamless:
Just read and learn, complete a brief survey, and click to complete your courses!
Full access to our RN and LPN/LVN level courses is included in your purchase of $49.99, allowing you to take as many courses as you would like during your year of access.
If you already have RN and LPN/LVN access, you have the option to upgrade your membership to access our APRN level courses for an additional cost. Not already enrolled in Nursing CE Central? You can make a payment of $149 for access to our entire course library, which includes: APRN, LPN/LVN, and RN courses. To do this, select APRN from the license level dropdown in the Requirements section of this page.
Here is a link to view our course library: https://nursingcecentral.com/view-courses/
NCC Course Library
What course topics are included?
Nursing CE Central's library covers a wide variety of topics that are applicable to a variety of nursing professions! These topics include courses regarding:
State Requirements
Nurse Leadership
Pediatrics
Labor & Delivery
Mental Health
Substance Abuse
Infectious Disease
Cardiac
Emergency
ICU
Oncology
Operative
Trauma
Stroke/Neuro
Wound Care
Hospice/Palliative Care
For more information, click the link below to view our course library: https://nursingcecentral.com/view-courses/
Nursing CE Central accredited?
Nursing CE Central is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and our courses are accepted in all 50 states!
Our ANCC Provider Number is: P0164
If you have further questions about our courses being accepted by your state Board of Nursing, please search for your state here!
Auto-Renewal
How does the automatic renewal work?
When you sign up for automatic renewal with Nursing CE Central, you'll receive unlimited access to all of our course offerings in your original purchase at a discounted rate of 15% off each year after your first year of purchase. Staying enrolled in automatic renewal will save you time and money each year as you complete your CE requirements.
You may cancel automatic renewal at any time & for any reason by contacting our customer support team. You can reach our support team through email at [email protected] or through our Help Center on our website.
Here is the link to our help center: https://nursingcecentral.com/help/
Do I have to sign up for automatic renewal?
No, automatic renewal is not required, it's an optional perk!
When you sign up for automatic renewal, you'll receive unlimited access to all of our course offerings in your original purchase at a discounted rate of 15% off each year after the first. Staying enrolled in automatic renewal will save you time and money each year as you complete your CE requirements.
You may cancel automatic renewal at any time & for any reason by contacting our Customer Support Team.
Payment
What payment options do you support?
Nursing CE Central accepts all major debit and credit providers, Google and Apple Pay, and PayPal, too.
If you're ready to purchase, please do so here: Enroll
Course Reporting
Do you report my courses for me?
If you are licensed in a CE Broker state, Nursing CE Central will send your course completions directly to CE Broker so that you don't have to. CE Broker then automatically reports your courses to your BON.
CE Broker States are as follows: Arkansas, Florida, South Carolina, Washington, DC, West Virginia, New Mexico, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Kansas, Tennessee, Wyoming, North Dakota.
If you're licensed in a state that does not utilize CE Broker, it is your responsibility to report your courses to your board of nursing. For clarity on how to best report to your board of nursing, contact them directly. However there are a few exceptions:
- The Alabama Board of Nursing partners with Nursing CE Central as an option for reporting your completed CE. For your convenience, Nursing CE Central sends your course completions directly to the Alabama Board of Nursing on your behalf.
- For nurses in Pennsylvania, we are an accredited provider of the Pennsylvania Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Course. While Nursing CE Central does not report all courses for Pennsylvania renewal, we ensure automatic reporting of the Pennsylvania Child Abuse Course upon completion to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The Department of Health then reports this course to the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing.
What are Iowa's State CE Requirements?
The Iowa Board of Nursing provides the following guidelines regarding the continuing education requirements for nursing professions in Iowa.
Licensed Practical Nurses
- 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.
Registered Nurses
- 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.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
- APRNs 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.
Are the courses accepted in Iowa?
Nursing CE Central is an accredited provider of nursing continuing education in Iowa!
We are directly accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The Iowa Board of Nursing accepts and honors this national accreditation.
Our ANCC Provider Number is: P0164
Your payment of $49.99 includes unlimited access to all of Nursing CE Central's course offerings for an entire year. This means you can take as many courses as you need to renew your Iowa license, and you have the freedom to take even more courses to further expand your knowledge.
How do I complete my CE’s after payment?
Your Courses
In order to access your courses with Nursing CE Central, you must first be logged in. After you enroll, you will automatically be logged in and taken to your dashboard, where you can then pick any course in our library.
Your enrollment provides you with unlimited access to our entire course library for one year, so you can take as many courses as you need to renew your license.
Completing Courses
Once you are logged in, you will automatically be taken to your dashboard, where you can then pick any course in our library.
To find out more about a course, you may click the "Course information" button under each respective course.
When you are ready to begin taking courses, all you need to do is click the "Start now" button under the course you would like to take!
In order to mark a Nursing CE Central course as complete, you must first ensure that you are logged in, then go to the course, scroll all the way to the bottom, below the survey, and click the big, green button that says "Click Here to Mark Complete".
Once you have completed the course, your certificate will automatically be emailed to the email address you have on file. You can also access all of your certificates at any time from the "My Certificates" tab on our website.
You must be logged in to see the green button that says “Click Here to Mark Complete” and to see the “My Certificates” tab.
Certificates
After you log in, you can access all of your certificates at any time from the "My Certificates" tab on our website!
Once you have completed any course with Nursing CE Central, your certificate will automatically be emailed to the email address you have on file.
Unfortunately we do not have paper or mail-in certificates available. However all of your certificates can be downloaded and printed from our website at your own convenience.
Accessing Your Account
You can login by clicking the blue "login" option in the top right corner of Nursing CE Central's website.
In general, your Nursing CE Central login information is:
- Username: the email you signed up with at time of registration
- Password: the password you chose at the time of registration.
The Fastest And Easiest Way To Get Your CEU’s
Don’t bring the stress home with you. With Nursing CE Central, you’ll be able to maximize your time outside of work to do what you enjoy.