If you hold an Oklahoma LPN license, the Oklahoma Board of Nursing requires you to meet continuing qualifications for practice within the two years before expiration through one or more options: 24 contact hours of CE, at least 520 work hours in an LPN position, current nursing specialty certification, a Board-approved refresher course, or at least 6 academic semester credit hours of nursing coursework. Below is the full breakdown of what counts and when it is due.
24 hours / 2 years
Twenty-four CE contact hours is one qualifying option.
520 work hours
At least 520 work hours in an LPN position also qualifies.
Certification or refresher
Specialty certification or a Board-approved refresher course qualifies.
Academic option
At least 6 academic semester credit hours of nursing coursework qualifies.
How Oklahoma LPNs meet continuing qualifications
Oklahoma requires one or more of: 24 contact hours of CE, at least 520 LPN work hours, current specialty certification, a Board-approved refresher course, or at least 6 academic semester credit hours of nursing coursework — completed within the two years before expiration.
Mandated subject requirements
Oklahoma does not mandate a specific CE subject for LPN renewal; the 24 hours (if used) are elective.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Oklahoma LPN licenses renew biennially. Document the qualifying option(s) you used within the two years before expiration.
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Oklahoma LPNs meet continuing qualifications for practice within the two years before expiration by one or more of: at least 520 work hours in a position requiring an LPN license, 24 contact hours of CE, current nursing specialty certification, a Board-approved refresher course, or at least 6 academic semester credit hours of nursing coursework.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Oklahoma Board of Nursing before relying on these figures.
Source: Oklahoma 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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Oklahoma LPN CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Oklahoma LPNs need?
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24 contact hours, if you use the CE option — but 520 work hours, certification, a refresher, or academic credit also qualify.
Are there mandated CE topics in Oklahoma?
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No — the 24 hours are elective.
How often do Oklahoma LPN licenses renew?
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Every two years.
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