Indiana RN license renewal and continuing education

This page explains the ACLS certification process in Indiana, including accreditation with its different government agencies and how to complete your certification online or in-person.

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Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses

The official place to buy Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS, PALS, and BLS courses is this acls.net website.

Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses are accepted in Indiana through the following accreditation bodies and agencies:

Jefferson for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
Marion for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency Pharmacy for pharmacists accepts our ACPE COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
Indiana State Board of Dentistry for dental professionals accepts our ADA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency for physicians accepts our AMA COURSES because there are no specific requirements or restrictions.
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency for nurses accepts our ANCC COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
Indiana State Department of Health for body artists accepts our BBP, CPR because they specifically reviewed and approved the course .
IN Dept of Health for EMTs accepts our CPR because our course satisfies their rules.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning for child care providers accepts our CPR, First Aid because our course satisfies their rules.
Indiana Dept. of Education for teachers accepts our Suicide prevention, CPR, First Aid because they specifically reviewed and approved the course .

RN license transfer, renewal & continuing ed

Each state needs a competent medical workforce to meet the needs of its citizens. However, the requirements for some healthcare professions are not the same in each state. That is why it is important to find out what is required of you as a future or current registered nurse before moving across state lines. Contact information is located at the bottom of this page.

Endorsement

Completed, notarized application and fee ($50) must be mailed to the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, not the Board of Nursing.
Photo (2.5 x 3.5).
Proof of your active current license from another state.
Provide any legal name change documents.
Verification of licensure from your original licensing state. You may provide any documents proving your graduation from an accredited program to the Indiana State Board of Nursing. Submit a NURSYS Verification form to The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). For states that do not use the NURSYS program, send a Verification of state licensure and services to your state of original licensure and return this form to the Indiana Board. You must send verification from every state where you hold or have held a license.
Criminal background check. Follow the Criminal Background Check Instructions.
Passing NCLEX or State Board Test Pool Examination scores.
U.S. Social Security number.
Download the Application for Licensure by Endorsement.
View application instructions.

For foreign nurses, if your original state of licensure does not directly provide verification of your foreign education credentials, submit official nursing school transcripts provided through CGFNS and an official copy of your high school diploma or equivalent, or official transcripts. All documents must be accompanied by a certified English translation if not in English.

Continuing competency

RNs are not required to take continuing education courses for renewal unless their license has been expired for more than three years. View continuing education requirements for details.

Contact the State Board for more details. Contact information is provided at the bottom of this page.

Renewals

Renewals occur by October 31 on odd-numbered years. Renewal fee is $50.

Contact information

Indiana State Board of Nursing
Professional Licensing Agency
402 West Washington St, Room W072
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

Phone: +1 317-234-2043
Email: send emailEmail

For more information, visit the Indiana State Board of Nursing page.

FAQ

View frequently asked questions about professional licensing.

In-person training

	Blended class	Classroom
Format	This is a personalized and adaptive class completed online with a computer. After the class you will schedule with an instructor to complete the hands-on portion of the class.	This is a traditional classroom class with an instructor.
Course completion	Complete the online portion + hands-on skills session with an AHA Instructor.	Contact a Training Center in your area to sign up for an instructor-led class, see above
Time	The online portion of HeartCode BLS can be completed in approximately 1 to 2 hours. Time to complete the hands-on skills session varies around approximately 60 minutes, depending on your experience level.	A full BLS provider course can take 4.5 hours to complete, including skills practice and skills testing.
Completion card	BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years	BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years

Nearby training sites

View our list of training centers and skill testers in IN.

Bluffton Regional Medical Center
303 S. Main Street/ Bluffton, IN BLS ACLS PALS

Brownsburg Fire Territory
470 E Northfield Dr/ Brownsburg, IN BLS ACLS PALS

City of Carmel Fire Department
2 Civic Sq/ Carmel, IN BLS ACLS PALS

City of Portage Fire & EMS
3401 Swanson Rd Attn: Tim Sosby/ Portage, IN BLS ACLS PALS

Community Health Network
1500 N Ritter Ave Attn: Receiving-po#082731430/ Indianapolis, IN BLS ACLS PALS

Daviess Community Hospital
1314 E Walnut St Attn: Receiving P/o#62239/ Washington, IN BLS ACLS PALS

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Total 34 training sites in IN. Show all.

Pacific Medical Training course acceptance chart.

This list of AHA training centers is original research produced by Pacific Medical Training and is not authorized by any third party. By completing this form you are asking Pacific Medical Training to arrange a course and/or skills testing for you, preferably with this training center.

The American Heart Association name is owned by American Heart Association, Inc. Pacific Medical Training has no affiliation with American Heart Association.

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