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Requirements
• RNs and LPNs: 24 contact hours for every 2-year renewal period which may be earned from: Classroom, workshop, seminar, satellite, web cast, internet, intranet, intranet, teleconference, and learning modules offered by a Board – approved or recognized provider.
• IMPORTANT UPDATE: You are required to complete the four contact hour mandatory class: The Role of the Alabama Board of Nursing: Legal, Ethical and Practice Implications. The class is now available online. Nurses licensed by examination on or after October 1, 2002 must complete four contact hours of Board – provided continuing education related to Board functions, the Nurse Practice Act, regulations, Professional conduct, and accountability. How do I access the class online? Follow the outlined steps:
1. Go to the Alabama Board of Nursing web address, www.abn.state.al.us.
2. After entering the site select online courses.
3. Before selecting to view the class you need to view
a. Test your system to determine readiness to view online courses.
b. Frequently Asked Questions, including system requirements.
4. Now select view current CE courses offered by ABN. You will be required to log in at this point.
5. Select and review all segments.
6. You must view each segment of the class to earn the 4.0 contact hours of continuing education. No partial credit will be awarded.
7. If you have questions regarding content contact kdrake-speer@abn.state.al.us. For technical assistance contact rboyette@abn.state.al.us.
• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNP) and Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM) with prescriptive authority shall earn six contact hours of pharmacology content specific to prescriptive practice in the approved area for collaborative practice. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) shall earn six contact hours of pharmacology specific to the practice area of anesthesia and the scope of practice of the CRNA.
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