Iowa Code regarding Nursing Continuing Education
Effective June 4, 2025 the Iowa Board of Nursing administrative rules were updated to eliminate the Board’s requirement for approval of continuing education providers and continuing education content. This update provides a streamlined approach to ensuring nurses receive continuing education in the areas they feel will help them meet the standard of care in their practice.
Iowa Administrative Code 481.619 outlines the number of required contract hours or continuing education units, appropriate subject matter for continuing education to count towards license renewal, documentation required to be retained by licensees, and exceptions which may be granted under certain circumstances.
It is incumbent on licensees to know and understand the Board of Nursing continuing education rules and provide appropriate documentation should an audit be conducted pursuant to IAC 481.619.2(7).