Board rules checked Nov 5, 2026; see each provider's verification status
Iowa RN CEU Comparison (36 Hrs / 3 Yrs)
Includes 36 contact hours · Up to 18 extra hours may carry over to the next period · Keep CE documentation 4 years for audit. Tap Learn More on any provider to inspect the full all-in cost breakdown and enroll.
1. Iowa State CEU Packages (36 Hrs)
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Accepted in Iowa? Checked against official board and ANCC records, Nov 5, 2026:
- AMC: we couldn't verify (no official board/ANCC/provider-approval record found this session)
- CE Ready: yes (IAC 655.5 lists ANCC Commission on Accreditation; CE Ready ANCC #P0986)
- CPRToday: we couldn't verify (no official board/ANCC/provider-approval record found this session)
- LearnTastic: we couldn't verify (no official board/ANCC/provider-approval record found this session)
- Nurse.com: we couldn't verify (no official board/ANCC/provider-approval record found this session)
- NurseCE4Less: yes (IAC 655.5 lists ANCC Commission on Accreditation; NurseCE4Less ANCC #P0349)
- ProTrainings: we couldn't verify (no official board/ANCC/provider-approval record found this session)
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| Provider & Rating | All-In Price | Reporting | Details |
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Top Pick CE Ready |
$59 |
Instant Cert |
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Itemized Cost Breakdown · CE Ready IowaLast verified · Change log
All 36 Hrs + Mandates (IA)$59 pass / $49 yr CE Broker Auto-Report & Add-Ons$0.00 (Included)
True All-In Total (Single RN)$59 (or $49/yr)
Proof: ANCC #P0986 · ANCC #P0986
Get CE Ready IA Pass →
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LearnTastic |
$50 |
Not verified |
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Itemized Cost Breakdown · LearnTastic IowaLast verified · Change log
Vendor 30-Hr ANCC Bundle (1–4 Users) — state requirement 36 Hrs$50.00 ($44 bulk) Individual IA Topic Courses$20.00 ea · $0 upsells
True All-In Total (Single RN)$50.00 One-Time
Proof: Accreditation not verified in any state we cover (checked Nov 2, 2026)
Get LearnTastic Bundle ($50) →
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NurseCE4Less |
$59/yr |
Instant Cert |
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Itemized Cost Breakdown · NurseCE4Less IowaLast verified · Change log
State Unlimited (36 Hrs · IA)$59.00/yr (Auto-renews) CE Broker Report & Cart Add-Ons$0.00 (Included)
True All-In Total (Single RN)$59.00/yr
Proof: ANCC #P0349 · ANCC #P0349 · Verified for CA, FL, IL, MI, PA and TX
Get NurseCE4Less Pass ($59/yr) →
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Nurse.com |
$49.99/yr |
Instant Cert |
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Itemized Cost Breakdown · Nurse.com IowaLast verified · Change log
Full State Annual Pass$49.99/yr (Auto-renews) Why Skip $39.99 Teaser TierCaps courses at 1.5 hrs
True All-In Total (Single RN)$49.99/yr
Proof: ANCC · JA4008266 (verified)
Get Nurse.com Pass ($49.99/yr) →
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2. BLS, ACLS & PALS Renewal
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| Provider & Rating | All-In Price | CE Credits | Details |
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Save a Life (AMC) |
$99 |
CE credits |
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Itemized Cost Breakdown · Save a Life by NHCPS (AMC)Last verified · Change log
Online BLS Recert ($119 Initial)$99.00 One-Time Digital Card + Add-Ons$0.00 (Included)
True All-In Total (Single RN)$99 Recert / $119 Initial
Proof: We couldn't find a current accreditation statement for AMC's CE credits. Not AHA.
Get Save a Life BLS ($99) →
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ProTrainings |
See price on ProTrainings | 2–4 CE Hrs |
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Itemized Cost Breakdown · ProTrainings (ProCPR)Last verified · Change log
Healthcare Provider BLS CertificationSee price on ProTrainings Digital Wallet Card & CE CertificateIncluded
True All-In Total (Healthcare BLS)Vendor doesn't allow price listings
Proof: ProTrainings' nursing credits are issued through ALLEGRA (CE Broker 50-12076) · Verified for CA, FL, IL, MI, PA and TX · BBB A+ (Michigan-based, per its BBB profile)
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LearnTastic |
$119 |
6.5 CE Hrs |
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Itemized Cost Breakdown · LearnTastic Online ACLS / PALSLast verified · Change log
Online ACLS or PALS Course (Single RN)$119.00 (One-Time) 6.5 ANCC Contact Hours + Digital Card$0.00 (Included) Shopping Cart Upsells / Auto-Renewal$0.00
True All-In Total (Single RN)$119.00 One-Time
Proof: We couldn't verify LearnTastic's ANCC accreditation or acceptance in any state we cover (CA, FL, IL, MI, PA, TX; checked Nov 2, 2026). LearnTastic lists California provider #17260. We couldn't verify it, and the number we found on record belongs to another company, Educate Simplify.
Get LearnTastic ACLS ($119) →
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CPRToday! |
$39.95 |
2–4 CE Hrs |
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Itemized Cost Breakdown · CPRToday! Healthcare ProviderLast verified · Change log
Healthcare Provider CPR Track$39.95 (or $54.95 BCLS) Note on $24.95 Base TierCommunity/layperson CPR only Digital Certificate & Wallet Card$0.00 (Included)
True All-In Total (Single RN)$39.95 – $54.95 One-Time
Proof: AHA / ECC 2025-2026 Guideline Compliant
Get CPRToday ($39.95) →
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3. Iowa Mandatory Checklist (36 Hrs)
Verified against Iowa Board of Nursing (DIAL) 2026 rules
- 36 contact hours (3.6 CEUs) each 3-year renewal period
- Up to 18 extra hours may carry over to the next period
- Keep CE documentation 4 years for audit
4. Iowa RN Renewal Guide & FAQ
Step-by-step board renewal rules
- Requirement
- 36 contact hours (3.6 CEUs) each 3-year renewal period
- Cycle
- 3-year renewal
CE Broker & reporting
Report at renewal; keep documentation 4 years for audit. CE Broker: we couldn't verify.
How to renew your Iowa RN license
- 36 contact hours (3.6 CEUs) each 3-year renewal period
- Up to 18 extra hours may carry over to the next period
- Keep CE documentation 4 years for audit
- Renew through the board's portal and attest.
BLS / ACLS
The board pages we checked do not list BLS/ACLS as a renewal requirement.
Late or lapsed renewal
Late after the 15th of birth month; 30-day grace period (Board rules don't bar practice). Late fee $50 plus $99 renewal fee.
How many CE hours do Iowa RNs need?
36 contact hours each renewal period. Licenses renew every 3 years and expire the 15th of your birth month. Up to 18 extra hours can carry over.
What if I renew my Iowa license late?
Renewals after the 15th of the birth month are late. There is a 30-day grace period, and Board rules do not bar practice during it, though employers may. Late renewals pay the $99 renewal fee plus a $50 late fee.