Learn what's required for your Nursing license in Ohio
This Nursing licensing information summarizes
the minimum requirements established by the Ohio State Board of Nursing.
We recommend you contact the Ohio State Board of Nursing
for more detailed information or changes.
If you obtain Nursing licenses in multiple
states, we recommend you check each
state's requirements.
Ohio Nursing: LVN-LPN
Total Hours Required:
24
Mandatory Hours:
1
Elective Hours:
23
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
License Expiration Date: 10/31/2022
Online Info
Mandatory Subjects:
Ohio Laws and Rules – 1 contact hour every 2-year renewal period.
The Nurse Practice Act – 2 contact hours for 1st renewal period.
Ohio Laws and Rules – 1 contact hour every 2-year renewal period.
The Nurse Practice Act – 2 contact hours for 1st renewal period.
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Ohio State Board of Nursing
Phone:
6144663947
Fax:
6144660388
Website: http://www.nursing.ohio.gov/
Address:
17 South High Street Suite 660 Columbus, OH 43215
Ohio Nursing: RN
Total Hours Required:
24
Mandatory Hours:
1
Elective Hours:
23
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
License Expiration Date: 10/31/2021
Online Info
Mandatory Subjects:
Ohio Laws and Rules – 1 contact hour every 2-year renewal period.
The Nurse Practice Act – 2 contact hours for 1st renewal period.
Ohio Laws and Rules – 1 contact hour every 2-year renewal period.
The Nurse Practice Act – 2 contact hours for 1st renewal period.
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Ohio State Board of Nursing
Phone:
6144663947
Fax:
6144660388
Website: http://www.nursing.ohio.gov/
Address:
17 South High Street Suite 660 Columbus, OH 43215
Ohio Nursing: APN
Total Hours Required:
24
Mandatory Hours:
13
Elective Hours:
11
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
License Expiration Date: 10/31/2021
Online Info
Mandatory Subjects:
Pharmacology - 12 contact hours every 2-year renewal period.
Ohio Laws and Rules – 1 contact hour every 2-year renewal period.
The Nurse Practice Act – 2 contact hours for 1st renewal period.
Requirement for APNs WITHOUT previous prescriptive authority:
Must complete the RN requirements for re-licensure plus a 1-time requirement equal to a total of 45 contact hours in Advanced Pharmacology.
Pharmacology - 12 contact hours every 2-year renewal period.
Ohio Laws and Rules – 1 contact hour every 2-year renewal period.
The Nurse Practice Act – 2 contact hours for 1st renewal period.
Requirement for APNs WITHOUT previous prescriptive authority:
Must complete the RN requirements for re-licensure plus a 1-time requirement equal to a total of 45 contact hours in Advanced Pharmacology.
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Ohio State Board of Nursing
Phone:
6144663947
Fax:
6144660388
Website: http://www.nursing.ohio.gov/
Address:
17 South High Street Suite 660 Columbus, OH 43215
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.