Nurses · Arizona · Continuing education
Arizona Nursing CE Requirements & License Renewal (2026)
01 In short
- Arizona does not require CE hours for RN license renewal (other ways to show competency apply — see below); renewal by April 1.
- Arizona does not require CE hours for LPN license renewal (other ways to show competency apply — see below); renewal by April 1.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Arizona RN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- Noneno hours set
- Renewal cycle
- 4 years
- Deadline
- Apr 1
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By April 1
- Renewal fee
- $160
- Audits & records
- Practice hours are self-verified on the renewal application; falsified information can lead to discipline.
- Renew online
- azbn.boardsofnursing.org ↗
Alternatives & exemptions. No CE hours. Instead each renewal must show one of: 960+ hours of nursing practice (paid or volunteer) in the past 5 years; a nursing degree earned in the past 5 years; an advanced/post-licensure nursing degree in the past 5 years; or a Board-approved refresher course in the past 5 years.
Good to know. Renew every 4 years by April 1 of the renewal year (late fee after May 1; license expires August 1). Check your own due date on Nursys. Nurses short of 960 hours must take a refresher course.
Source: azbn.gov · A.R.S. § 32-1642; A.A.C. R4-19-305, R4-19-312 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Arizona LPN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- Noneno hours set
- Renewal cycle
- 4 years
- Deadline
- Apr 1
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By April 1
- Renewal fee
- $160
- Audits & records
- Practice hours are self-verified on the renewal application; falsified information can lead to discipline.
- Renew online
- azbn.boardsofnursing.org ↗
Alternatives & exemptions. No CE hours. Instead each renewal must show one of: 960+ hours of nursing practice (paid or volunteer) in the past 5 years; a nursing degree earned in the past 5 years; an advanced/post-licensure nursing degree in the past 5 years; or a Board-approved refresher course in the past 5 years.
Good to know. Renew every 4 years by April 1 of the renewal year (late fee after May 1; license expires August 1). Check your own due date on Nursys. Nurses short of 960 hours must take a refresher course.
Source: azbn.gov · A.R.S. § 32-1642; A.A.C. R4-19-305, R4-19-312 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Conferences in Arizona
05 Questions
How do I verify a nurse license in Arizona?
Use the license lookup of the Arizona State Board of Nursing (azbn.gov); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
How many CE hours do nurses need in Arizona?
RN: No set number of hours — No CE hours. Instead each renewal must show one of: 960+ hours of nursing practice (paid or volunteer) in the past 5 years; a nursing degree earned in the past 5 years; an advanced/post-licensure nursing degree in the past 5 years; or a Board-approved refresher course in the past 5 years. LPN: No set number of hours — No CE hours. Instead each renewal must show one of: 960+ hours of nursing practice (paid or volunteer) in the past 5 years; a nursing degree earned in the past 5 years; an advanced/post-licensure nursing degree in the past 5 years; or a Board-approved refresher course in the past 5 years.
How much does a nurse license renewal cost in Arizona?
RN: $160 per renewal, as listed by the board. LPN: $160 per renewal, as listed by the board.
When is the renewal deadline for nurses in Arizona?
RN: Licenses renew by April 1 (4 years cycle). LPN: Licenses renew by April 1 (4 years cycle).
How do nurses report CE in Arizona?
RN: By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit. LPN: By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.