Iowa RN license renewal and continuing education

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 Iowa through the following accreditation bodies and agencies:

• Iowa Board of Nursing for nurses accepts our ANCC COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
• Iowa Board of Medicine for physicians accepts our AMA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
• Iowa Dental Board for dental professionals accepts our EVERY COURSE, ADA COURSES because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
• Iowa Department of Human Services, Division of Adult, Children, and Family Services for child care providers accepts our CPR, First Aid because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
• Iowa Board of Pharmacy for pharmacists accepts our ACPE COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
• AN ORGANIZATION for body artists accepts our BBP, CPR because they specifically reviewed and approved the course .
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Welcome to the oldest provider of online ACLS (advanced cardiovascular life support) certification and recertification. We can get you your new ACLS, PALS, or BLS certification on time and efficiently as possible!

We also understand the need for high-quality and accurate material. All of our training material is written by experienced medical professionals and updated to reflect current American Heart Association guidelines. As you can see, we offer everything that nurses and other medical professionals need when getting their ACLS, PALS, or BLS certification in Iowa.

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.

Endorsements

Iowa is a compact state. If you are moving to Iowa or claiming it as your primary state of residence, you will need to apply for licensure by endorsement to use your license in Iowa. General instructions are listed below:

• You must be a graduate of a Board-approved nursing school.
• Passing NCLEX results are required.
• Complete an online application or request a paper application via email (send emailEmail) or phone (515-281-4826).
• The application fee is $169 (which includes a $50 criminal background check fee).
• Fingerprint cards and a background check are mandatory.
• Submit an official transcript.
• Provide license verification through Nursys or the Verification of Original License Form.
• Foreign-educated nurses must submit a Professional Report from the CGFNS Credentials Evaluation Service.

For more details, visit Iowa’s endorsement page.

You may renew your license online for $99. Renewal occurs every three years. Renewal must be completed 30 days prior to the 15th of your birth month; after this date, a $50 late fee will be incurred oai_citation:8,License Renewals | Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing oai_citation:7,Board of Nursing | Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing.

Continuing competency

You must complete a Mandatory Abuse Course every five years. Additionally, for your first renewal, 24 contact hours (2.4 continuing education units) are required, and for subsequent renewals, 36 contact hours (3.6 continuing education units) are required. To view Iowa’s continuing education page or nursing licensure information oai_citation:6,Nursing Licensure | Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing oai_citation:5,REGISTERED NURSE (RN).

Contact information

Iowa Board of Nursing

Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL)
Address:
6200 Park Avenue
Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50321

Phone: 515-281-3255
Email: send emailEmail

Hours of Operation: 8:00 am– 4:30 pm Monday through Friday

In-person training

Nearby training sites

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