CE Requirements for
Arizona State Board of Nursing
Arizona does not require continuing education hours for RN license renewal. RN and LPN licenses renew by April 1 on a four-year cycle. For renewal the applicant must meet one of the following: practiced as a nurse for 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 within the past 5 years. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) certification is renewed separately and is outside the scope of this Registered Nurse record.
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Arizona State Board of Nursing
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Data last verified: May 19, 2026