Arizona LPN CE Courses (2026)

To renew your LPN license in Arizona you need to satisfy the Arizona State Board of Nursing's continuing education (CE) requirement . Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What Arizona requires for LPN renewal

CE hours requiredNo single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle48 months
Governing bodyArizona State Board of Nursing

Arizona uses a continuing-competency (practice-based) model rather than mandatory CE contact hours for LPN/RN renewal. Applicants must meet ONE of: practiced as a nurse 960 hours or more in the past 5 years; graduated from a nursing program and obtained a degree within the past 5 years; completed an Arizona Board-approved refresher course in the past 5 years; or obtained an advanced nursing degree in the past 5 years. No fixed number of CE hours is required for the LPN renewal. (Opioid/substance-use CE applies only to APRNs holding a DEA license, not to LPNs.)

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Arizona LPN CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the Arizona State Board of Nursing before purchasing.

Arizona LPN CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my LPN license in Arizona?

Arizona does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for LPN renewal. Arizona uses a continuing-competency (practice-based) model rather than mandatory CE contact hours for LPN/RN renewal. Applicants must meet ONE of: practiced as a nurse 960 hours or more in the past 5 years; graduated from a nursing program and obtained a degree within the past 5 years; completed an Arizona Board-approved refresher course in the past 5 years; or obtained an advanced nursing degree in the past 5 years. No fixed number of CE hours is required for the LPN renewal. (Opioid/substance-use CE applies only to APRNs holding a DEA license, not to LPNs.)

Do online LPN CE courses count in Arizona?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Arizona LPN CE?

Arizona generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Arizona State Board of Nursing.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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