Oklahoma LPN CE Courses (2026)

To renew your LPN license in Oklahoma you need to satisfy the Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma requires for LPN renewal

CE hours requiredNo single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle24 months
Governing bodyOklahoma Board of Nursing

Oklahoma does not mandate fixed CE hours; instead LPNs must meet "continuing qualifications for practice" by completing ONE of five options within the two years before expiration: (1) employment requiring an LPN license with at least 520 verified work hours (volunteer hours excluded); (2) at least 24 contact hours of continuing education applicable to nursing practice (1 contact hour = 50 minutes); (3) current certification in a nursing specialty area; (4) a Board-approved refresher course; or (5) at least 6 academic semester credit hours of nursing coursework at the licensee's level or higher. Options may not be combined within the same two-year period. No specific topic content is mandated; the licensee attests at renewal and must produce documentation if audited. (OAC 485:10-7-3; OBN Policy P-23.)

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Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma Board of Nursing before purchasing.

Oklahoma LPN CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Oklahoma does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for LPN renewal. Oklahoma does not mandate fixed CE hours; instead LPNs must meet "continuing qualifications for practice" by completing ONE of five options within the two years before expiration: (1) employment requiring an LPN license with at least 520 verified work hours (volunteer hours excluded); (2) at least 24 contact hours of continuing education applicable to nursing practice (1 contact hour = 50 minutes); (3) current certification in a nursing specialty area; (4) a Board-approved refresher course; or (5) at least 6 academic semester credit hours of nursing coursework at the licensee's level or higher. Options may not be combined within the same two-year period. No specific topic content is mandated; the licensee attests at renewal and must produce documentation if audited. (OAC 485:10-7-3; OBN Policy P-23.)

Do online LPN CE courses count in Oklahoma?

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

Where do I report my Oklahoma LPN CE?

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

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

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