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Nebraska Continuing Education Requirements

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If there’s one thing to know about Nebraska, it’s that it doesn’t take college football lightly. It’s also where Kool Aid was invented, and apparently, the birthplace of the famous Reuben sandwich. But what do people in Nebraska do for a living? According to a study done in 2013 by the Nebraska Department of Labor, registered nurses made up a great deal of the state’s employment market.

However, as time went on, the state came to the conclusion that there would eventually be a shortage of nurses throughout the state, and implemented a plan in the year 2000 to combat this foreseeable problem. In order for nurses to find jobs in a more centralized location, the state create a Nebraska Center for Nursing organization, which states that they have been analyzing nursing workforce data collected by surveys from RNs and LPNs.

The organization keeps an active report listed on their website of updated workforce data collections, as well as a list of the state’s colleges and universities where prospective students can earn a nursing education. If you currently live in Nebraska and are thinking of switching careers, or are a nurse looking to relocate, consider working in Nebraska, where you can get a first-hand experience of working in small, close-knit rural communities.

Nebraska Registered Nurse (RN)

Nebraska Requires
20 Hours
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Nebraska requires
20 hours
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Thursday, February 1, 2024
Multiple options to renew for this profession and state.
In order to renew, all LPN/RN nurses must meet one of the continued competency requirements or waivers listed below:
Have practiced nursing for at least 500 hours during the past five years AND have completed at least 20 contact hours of continuing education from an approved provider within the past two years. All of the required contact hours may be completed via home study or internet courses.
Have graduated from a nursing program in more than two, but less than five years AND have completed at least 20 contact hours of nursing continuing education within the past two years. All of the required contact hours may be completed via home study or internet courses; OR
Have graduated from a nursing program within the last two years.
Have completed an approved refresher course within the last five years.
Have obtained/maintained current certification in a nursing specialty granted by a nationally recognized certifying organization; OR
Have developed and maintained a portfolio that includes the licensee's current continuing competency goals and evidence/verification of professional activities to meet those goals.
Nebraska Board of Nursing
Phone: 402-471-3121 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 301 Centennial Mall South, 1st floor
Lincoln, NE  68508

Nebraska Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Nebraska Requires
20 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Nebraska requires
20 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Multiple options to renew for this profession and state.
In order to renew, all LPN/RN nurses must meet one of the continued competency requirements or waivers listed below:
  • Have practiced nursing for at least 500 hours during the past five years AND have completed at least 20 contact hours of continuing education from an approved provider within the past two years. All of the required contact hours may be completed via home study or internet courses.
  • Have graduated from a nursing program in more than two, but less than five years AND have completed at least 20 contact hours of nursing continuing education within the past two years. All of the required contact hours may be completed via home study or internet courses; OR
  • Have graduated from a nursing program within the last two years.
  • Have completed an approved refresher course within the last five years.
  • Have obtained/maintained current certification in a nursing specialty granted by a nationally recognized certifying organization; OR
  • Have developed and maintained a portfolio that includes the licensee's current continuing competency goals and evidence/verification of professional activities to meet those goals.
Special Requirements
*LPNs who are currently permitted to provide IV therapy:
  • Those who hold or have held a LPN-C license
  • Graduates from an approved program of practical nursing after May 1, 2016
  • Currently licensed LPNs who complete an 8-hour didactic course in IV therapy (content peripheral IVs, central lines, and legal aspects) AND an approved employer-specific IV therapy skills course.
Not all LPNs will elect to do IV therapy, but must complete the 8 hour didactic course in IV therapy to maintain their license (given 5 years to complete course).
Nebraska Board of Nursing
Phone: 402-471-3121 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 301 Centennial Mall South, 1st floor
Lincoln, NE  68508

Nebraska Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Nebraska Requires
20 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Nebraska requires
20 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 14, 2024

All Nebraska nurses are required to complete 20 hours of CE to renew a license.

APRN-CNS:
Hold current national certification (AACN, ANCC, or ONCC).
CNS currently holding Nebraska licensure under an alternative competency assessment may continue to do so.

APRN-CRNA:
Hold current national certification (NBCRNA).

APRN-CNM:
Hold current national certification (AMCB).
Mandatory opiate prescribing CE requirement (See below).
 
APRN-NP:
Hold current national certification.
Mandatory opiate prescribing CE requirement (See below).
If licensed more than five years, at least 2,080 hours of practice as an NP within the previous five years immediately preceding renewal.

Special Requirements
*Health care professionals that prescribe controlled substances, including Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs), must complete 3 hours of continuing education (CE) in opiate prescribing in order to qualify for license renewal beginning in 2020 and ending with the 2028 renewal.

This continuing education may include but is not limited to, education regarding prescribing and administering opiates, the risks and indicators regarding development of addition to opiates, and emergency opiate situations. one half hour of the 3 hour requirement must cover a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP).
Complete all Nebraska Required ARNP CEs
$39
  • Unlimited Certificates (1 Year)
  • Instant access to certificates
  • and much more ...
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Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Phone: 402-471-3121 Fax: 402-742-1163 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 301 Centennial Mall South, 1st floor
Lincoln, NE  68509

Nebraska Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2024
CEs not required.
To stay active, must have worked as a nurse aide in a paid position within 24 months of their last job as a nurse aide
NE Department of Health & Human Services - Regulation and Licensure Credentialing Division
Phone: 402-471-4322 Fax: 402-742-1151 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: PO Box 94986
Lincoln, NE  68509

Nebraska Physical Therapist (PT)

Last Updated: Thursday, January 11, 2024
Physical Therapists must have completed at least twenty (20) hours of acceptable continuing education.

** Your board does not require pre-approval for continuing education courses.  CEUFast courses qualify as quality continuing education in your state!
Board of Physical Therapy
Phone: 402-471-2299 Fax: 402-742-1152 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 301 Centennial Mall South, 1st floor
PO Box 94986
Lincoln, NE  68509-4986

Nebraska Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Last Updated: Thursday, January 11, 2024
Physical Therapist Assistants must have completed at least ten (10) hours of acceptable continuing education.

** Your board does not require pre-approval for continuing education courses.  CEUFast courses qualify as quality continuing education in your state!
 
Board of Physical Therapy
Phone: 402-471-2299 Fax: 402-742-1152 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 301 Centennial Mall South, 1st floor
PO Box 94986
Lincoln, NE  68509-4986

Nebraska Occupational Therapist (OT)

Nebraska Requires
20 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Nebraska requires
20 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Each Occupational Therapist must complete 20 hours of continuing education within the 24 month renewal period, beginning August 1 each even-numbered year through August 1 the following even-numbered year.
Complete all Nebraska Required OT CEs
$39
  • Unlimited Certificates (1 Year)
  • Instant access to certificates
  • and much more ...
Start Today
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Licensure Unit
Phone: 402-471-2299 Fax: 402-742-1152 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: PO Box 94986
Lincoln  68509-4986

Nebraska Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

Nebraska Requires
15 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Nebraska requires
15 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Each Occupational Therapy Assistant must complete 15 hours of continuing education within the 24 month renewal period, beginning August 1 each even-numbered year through August 1 the following even-numbered year.
Complete all Nebraska Required OTA CEs
$39
  • Unlimited Certificates (1 Year)
  • Instant access to certificates
  • and much more ...
Start Today
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Licensure Unit
Phone: 402-471-2299 Fax: 402-742-1152 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: PO Box 94986
Lincoln  68509-4986

Nebraska Athletic Trainer (AT/AL)

Nebraska Requires
25 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Nebraska requires
25 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Thursday, August 15, 2024
On or before May 1 of each odd numbered year, the athletic trainer must:
  1. Have current certification from the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC); or
  2. Complete 25 hours of continuing education during the preceding 24 month period; and
  3. Hold a current cardiopulmonary (CPR) certification from a nationally recognized organization that issues CPR certificates.
BOC requires Athletic Trainers to complete 50 CEUs within the 2-year reporting period.
Complete all Nebraska Required AT CEs
$39
  • Unlimited Certificates (1 Year)
  • Instant access to certificates
  • and much more ...
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Nebraska DHHS Licensure Unit
Phone: 402-471-2299 Fax: 402-742-1152 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: PO Box 94986
attn Athletic Training
Lincoln, NE  68509-4986

Nebraska Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Nebraska Requires
20 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Nebraska requires
20 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Respiratory Care licenses expire June 1st of each even-numbered year.  Licensees are required to ear 20 hours of acceptable CE.
Complete all Nebraska Required RT CEs
$39
  • Unlimited Certificates (1 Year)
  • Instant access to certificates
  • and much more ...
Start Today
DHHS Licensure Unit Attn: Respiratory Care
Phone: 402-471-2299 Fax: 402-742-1152 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: PO Box 94986
Lincoln, NE  68508

Nebraska Certified Nurse Midwife

Nebraska Requires
20 Hours
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Nebraska requires
20 hours
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 14, 2024

All Nebraska nurses are required to complete 20 hours of CE to renew a license.

APRN-CNM:
Hold current national certification (AMCB).
Mandatory opiate prescribing CE requirement (See below).

Special Requirements
*Health care professionals that prescribe controlled substances, including Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs), must complete 3 hours of continuing education (CE) in opiate prescribing in order to qualify for license renewal beginning in 2020 and ending with the 2028 renewal.

This continuing education may include but is not limited to, education regarding prescribing and administering opiates, the risks and indicators regarding development of addition to opiates, and emergency opiate situations. one half hour of the 3 hour requirement must cover a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP).
Complete all Nebraska Required CNM CEs
$39
  • Unlimited Certificates (1 Year)
  • Instant access to certificates
  • and much more ...
Start Today
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Phone: 402-471-3121 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 301 Centennial Mall South, 1st floor
Lincoln, NE  68508

Nebraska Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Nebraska Requires
40 Hours
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Nebraska requires
40 hours
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Thursday, February 1, 2024

APRN-CRNA:

Hold current national certification (NBCRNA)
 
Complete all Nebraska Required CRNA CEs
$39
  • Unlimited Certificates (1 Year)
  • Instant access to certificates
  • and much more ...
Start Today
Nebraska Board of Nursing
Phone: 402-471-3121 Website: Visit Site Address: 301 Centennial Mall South, 1st floor
Lincoln, NE  68508

Nebraska Medical Assistant (MA)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
CEs not required.
In Nebraska, medical assistants are not required to obtain licensure or certification from state organizations in order to work in the medical field.