ARNP Certification
The continuing education required for ARNP certification meets the requirement for license renewal. ARNP certification also meets continuing education criteria for RN license renewal. Documentation of current certification in itself verifies compliance. If audited, you may submit a copy of your certification.
Opioid Continuing Education
ARNPs that prescribe opioids during the three-year renewal cycle must take continuing education. Continuing education must be at least two hours and address the current CDC prescribing guidelines.
Include your opioid continuing education documentation with your license renewal application. Email renewal documents to arnpren@iowa.gov.
Fluoroscopy Continuing Education and Audit
ARNPs supervising fluoroscopy during the three-year renewal cycle must take continuing education. Continuing education credits must include initial and annual radiological safety courses. Fluoroscopy continuing education must include:
- radiation physics
- radiobiology
- radiological safety and management, including:
- time
- dose
- distance
- shielding
- radiation effects
- documentation verifying course completion
You must be in compliance with facility policies and procedures. The Board of Nursing will audit ARNPs who supervise fluoroscopy. Board staff will contact the practitioner if there are any questions. Failing to complete the audit will result in investigation by the Enforcement Unit.
For questions and concerns, contact us at nursingpractice@iowa.gov.