Oklahoma Nursing CE & License Renewal Requirements (2026)
To renew, Oklahoma registered nurses need one of: 520 work hours, 24 CE hours, a certification, a refresher course, or 6 academic credit hours in 2 years. Renewal: Biennial. CE reporting: No upload: you attest at renewal and keep your certificates in case of audit. Verified against the Oklahoma board of nursing on 2026-10-16.
Hours
One of: 520 work hrs / 24 CE hrs / cert / refresher / 6 credit hrs (2 yrs)
Cycle & deadline
Biennial
LPN / LVN
same options as RN
Reporting
Attest; audit
Last verified 2026-10-16 · Source: Oklahoma board of nursing · Checked against the full official board page
Oklahoma CE requirements by license type
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| RN | One of: 520 work hrs / 24 CE hrs / cert / refresher / 6 credit hrs (2 yrs) |
| LPN / LVN | same options as RN |
Required (mandatory) topics in Oklahoma
None specified by the board.
Oklahoma license renewal deadline & cycle
Biennial
How to renew your Oklahoma nursing license
- Check your expiration date on your board portal or Nursys.com.
- Complete your CE: One of: 520 work hrs / 24 CE hrs / cert / refresher / 6 credit hrs (2 yrs).
- Report or record CE: Attest; audit.
- Submit the renewal application and fee on the Oklahoma board site.
- Keep certificates in case of audit.
Renewal fees & late renewal
RN renewal fee: not yet verified by us. Check your board's renewal page for the current fee.
Late renewal: late fees and lapse rules vary; check your board's renewal page. Don't practice on an expired license.
Is Oklahoma a Nurse Licensure Compact state?
Yes. Oklahoma is a full Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so a multistate license from another compact home state lets you practice here.
Where to take Oklahoma-approved CE
Use providers accredited by ANCC or approved by your board, and check that courses cover the required topics above.
Oklahoma nursing CE FAQ
How many CE hours does a Oklahoma RN need?
One of: 520 work hrs / 24 CE hrs / cert / refresher / 6 credit hrs (2 yrs).
When does a Oklahoma nursing license expire?
Biennial.
What mandatory CE topics does Oklahoma require?
No specific mandatory topics are listed by the board.
Does Oklahoma use CE Broker or require CE reporting?
Attest; audit.
Do Oklahoma LPNs/LVNs need CE?
same options as RN.
Is Oklahoma a compact (NLC) state?
Yes. Oklahoma is a full Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so a multistate license from another compact home state lets you practice here.
Sources & verification
Official source: https://www.oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/nursing/documents/cqlicenserenewal.pdf
Last verified: 2026-10-16. Re-fetched official page Oct 16, 2026; key figures present.