Ohio Registered Nurse: 24 Hours Needed

Nurses must renew their licenses by August 31 of every odd numbered year.

RNs, LPNs, and APRNs: Required 24 contact hours every two year licensing period, a minimum of 1 of the 24 contact hours must be directly related to the laws and rules of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act (Category A).

APRNs must also maintain national certification; they may use those hours to satisfy their state continuing education requirements.

Renewal fee is $65.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please contact the Ohio Board of Nursing at (614) 466-3947 or http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/4723-14 for additional information regarding your continuing education.