If you hold an Arkansas LPN license, the Arkansas State Board of Nursing requires you to satisfy continued competency each two-year cycle with 15 practice-focused contact hours from an ASBN-recognized approval body — or, alternatively, certification or re-certification by a recognized national certifying body during the renewal period. Below is the full breakdown of what counts and when it is due.
15 hours / 2 years
Fifteen practice-focused contact hours each biennial renewal cycle.
Certification option
National certification or re-certification during the period satisfies the requirement instead.
Flexible formats
Home study, journals, online courses, and workshops all qualify.
Biennial renewal
Arkansas LPN licenses renew every two years.
How Arkansas LPNs meet continued competency
Arkansas requires one of two options each two-year cycle: 15 practice-focused contact hours from an ASBN-recognized approval body, or certification/re-certification by an ASBN-recognized national certifying body during the renewal period.
Mandated subject requirements
Arkansas does not mandate a specific CE subject for LPN renewal; the 15 hours must be practice-focused but are otherwise elective.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Arkansas LPN licenses renew every two years. Complete your 15 contact hours (or certification) within the cycle before you renew.
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Arkansas LPNs satisfy continued competency each two-year cycle with one of: 15 practice-focused contact hours from an ASBN-recognized approval body, OR certification/re-certification by an ASBN-recognized national certifying body during the renewal period.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Arkansas State Board of Nursing before relying on these figures.
Source: Arkansas State Board of Nursing. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Licensed in more than one state?
Nurse Licensure Compact: active. Active. One multistate RN/LPN license from the home state authorizes practice in member states; practice-state requirements (including CE) may still overlay.
Each state license carries its own CME requirement and renewal date — if you hold more than one, you need a plan for each.
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Arkansas LPN CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Arkansas LPNs need?
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15 practice-focused contact hours every two years, or a recognized national certification instead.
Are there mandated CE topics in Arkansas?
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No — the 15 hours must be practice-focused but there is no specific mandated subject.
Can certification replace the CE hours?
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Yes — certification or re-certification by an ASBN-recognized national body during the renewal period satisfies continued competency.
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