Understanding Your 2024 Arkansas Nursing License Renewal

• 2025 Arkansas nursing license renewal guidelines stipulate that nurses cannot legally work with an expired license.
• Many nurses in Arkansas do not have time to keep current with each update they must understand in order to renew their license.
• Nursing CE Central makes renewal easy to manage, with options for RN, LPN, and APRN continuing education in Arkansas.

The 2025 Arkansas nursing license renewal requirements exist for good reason. Our nurses must keep up as best practices evolve, so they are empowered to provide the highest level of care for their patients. 

However, we know you are facing burnout, staffing shortages and the high demands of a complex healthcare system. Nursing CE Central offers quick, effective courses that earn Arkansas nursing CEUs. 

1. What are the continuing education requirements for the 2025 Arkansas nursing license renewal? 

RNs and LPNs can choose to complete one of the following methods to renew their license every two years: 

• 15 contact hours of continuing education. 
• Certification or recertification by a national certifying body. 
• Completion of a recognized academic course in nursing or a related field.

The Arkansas License Renewal Bundle contains RN and LPN license renewal CE. 

APRNs are required to complete the following continuing competence requirements every two years: 

• 15 contact hours of general continuing education and five contact hours on pharmacotherapeutics related to their specialty. 
• Two of the five pharmacotherapeutics hours must be on maintaining professional boundaries and the prescribing rules, regulations, and laws that apply to APRNs in Arkansas.  
• This mandatory course is provided by the ASBN and can be found here.   
• One additional contact hour on prescription use and abuse for those with prescriptive authority. (one-time requirement). This mandatory course is provided by the ASBN and can be found here.   

The Arkansas APRN Renewal Bundle contains APRN license renewal CE.  

2. Is Nursing CE Central an Arkansas Board of Nursing-approved provider?

Yes! Courses from Nursing CE Central are approved and accepted by the Arkansas Board of Nursing. 

3. How can I renew my license with the Arkansas Board of Nursing this year?

Arkansas nurses can renew their license online through the Arkansas Nurse Portal. The RN renewal fee is $100. The LPN renewal fee is $90. The APRN renewal fee is $165, which includes the RN renewal fee. 

4. Can I renew new and complete my CEUs later?

No. You must complete all required CEUs prior to renewal. 

5. Am I required to complete a test for my Arkansas CE requirements?

No. 

6. Does Nursing CE Central automatically submit proof of completed CEUs to CE Broker?

Yes. We are a certified CE Broker provider, and Arkansas nurses who take our courses will not have to manually upload course certificates to the CE Broker website. 

7. Do I have to keep documentation proving I completed my 2024 continuing education requirements for renewal?

Yes. All Arkansas nurses are subject to random audits of CE compliance. You are required to keep your certificates for two years as proof of CE completion in the event of an audit. 

8. How can I check that my renewal application is complete?

The renewal process may take seven to 10 business days, but you can check the status of your application through the Arkansas Nurse Portal. 

9. What is the deadline for renewing my license?

You must renew your license on or before your birthday every two years. Your renewal period begins 60 days before the expiration, and you will receive a reminder from the Board of Nursing. 

10. What happens if I don’t renew my license before its current expiration date?

If you do not renew your license on or before its expiration date, your license will lapse, and you will not be able to practice in the state of Arkansas. 

Still have questions?

The Arkansas Board of Nursing can be contacted at 1-800-462-0599, online, via email, or at the following location: 

Arkansas Department of Health 
4815 West Markham 
Little Rock, AR 72205 

Enroll for an Arkansas nursing license renewal bundle today! 

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