Idaho Nurses CE Requirements, Accreditations & Approvals

Idaho Nurses

In support of improving patient care, NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

The Idaho Board of Nursing accepts courses from any provider who is ANCC accredited.

Continuing Education Requirement

The Idaho Board of Nursing accepts NetCE courses.

RNs and LPNs are not required continuing education for the renewal cycle ending 8/31/2023.

APRNs are required to maintain a current registered nurse license or privilege to practice in Idaho, and submit evidence of current APRN certification by a national organization recognized by the Board.

Beginning with DEA initial registrations or renewals starting June 27, 2023, all DEA-registered practitioners (with the exception of DVM-only license holders) are required 8 hours on treating and managing patients with opioid or other substance use disorders, including the appropriate clinical use of all FDA-approved drugs for the treatment of a substance use disorder, one-time only.

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For More Information

Please contact the Idaho Board of Nursing at (208) 577-2476, or visit their website at https://ibn.idaho.gov/. Additional information regarding your continuing education may also be found at https://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/24/243401.pdf.