Iowa Nursing (RN) CE category requirements

How the 36 CE hours every 3 years breaks down by category for registered nurses in Iowa, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Child and dependent-adult abuse training (periodic, for applicable nurses) (conditional)
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Iowa requires 36 contact hours per three-year cycle. Nurses in applicable practice settings must also complete periodic child and dependent-adult abuse identification and reporting training.

Official source: Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing - Nursing Continuing Education

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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