Arizona RN license renewal and continuing education

This page explains the ACLS certification process in Arizona, including accreditation with its different government agencies and how to complete your certification online or in-person.

Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses

The official place to buy Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS, PALS, and BLS courses is this acls.net website.

Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses are accepted in Arizona through the following accreditation bodies and agencies:

Arizona State Board of Nursing for nurses accepts our ANCC COURSES because there are no specific requirements or restrictions.
Arizona Medical Board for physicians accepts our AMA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners for dental professionals accepts our ADA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
Arizona Dept. of Health Bureau of Childcare Licensing for child care providers accepts our CPR, First Aid because our course satisfies their rules.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners for occupational therapists accepts our EVERY COURSE because our course satisfies their rules.
Arizona Board of Pharmacy for pharmacists accepts our ACPE COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
Arizona Dept of Health Services for EMTs accepts our EVERY COURSE because our course satisfies their rules.
AN ORGANIZATION for body artists accepts our BBP, CPR because there are no specific requirements or restrictions.
Arizona Board of Podiatry Examiners for podiatry examiners accepts our AMA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.

RN license transfer, renewal & continuing ed

Each state needs a competent medical workforce to meet the needs of its citizens. However, the requirements for some health care professions are not the same in each state. That is why it is important to find out what is required of you as a future or current registered nurse before moving across state lines. Contact information is located at the bottom of this page.

Endorsements

Arizona is a compact state. If you are moving to Arizona or claiming it as your primary state of residence, you will need to apply for licensure by endorsement in order to use your license in Arizona. General instructions are listed below.

Provide proof of a passing NCLEX or State Board Test Pool exam score.
Applicants must meet ONE of the following practice requirements:
- At least 960 hours of practice as a nurse in the last five years, OR
- Completing a Board-approved refresher course within the last 5 years, OR
- Completing an advanced nursing degree within the last 5 years, OR
- Graduating from a nursing program and finishing the degree within the last five years.
While RN applicants do need to have a diploma or degree, some exceptions apply. These can be found by clicking Arizona Board of Nursing license application page.
Applicants under investigation require approval by the Arizona Board.

For information regarding the Endorsement application packet, go to the Arizona Board of Nursing Verification for Endorsement.

For information regarding foreign-educated nurse requirements, see the Arizona Board of Nursing foreign-educated nurse requirements.

Application fee: $150.
Temporary license fee: $50 (optional).
Background check (fingerprint) fee: $50. To view the fingerprint instruction card, check the Arizona Board of Nursing fingerprint instruction card.

Applicants who meet the requirements above should submit their application and fees by mail. Emailed and faxed applications are not accepted. Include verification of your original state of licensure, which can be obtained through www.nursys.com or by completing the verification form available at Arizona Board of Nursing License/Certification Forms if your state does not participate in NURSYS. Proof of lawful presence in the US must also be provided. For a list of acceptable documents, see the acceptable citizenship and alien status documents.

Note: Those with prior licensure in AZ must apply for renewal, not endorsement.

Renewal

RNs and LPNs are required to renew their licenses by April 1, every 4 years.

License renewal costs $160. A payment processing fee of $2.00 or 2.2% (whichever is greater) will be charged on all credit and debit card transactions. eCheck (ACH) payments remain free of charge. To renew online, go to Arizona State Board of Nursing Renewal Page.

Arizona provides information on refresher courses. Contact the Board directly for the current list of approved refresher programs.

Continuing competency

Arizona does not have formal continuing education (CE) requirements.

The board requires that you meet ONE of the following practice requirements to renew your license:

Worked at least 960 hours as a nurse in the last five years, OR
Graduated from a nursing program and obtained a degree within the past 5 years, OR
Completed an Arizona Board-approved refresher course in the past 5 years, OR
Obtained an advanced nursing degree in the past 5 years (i.e. LPN to RN, RN to BSN, masters, or doctorate)

If you haven’t met these requirements, you may take a Board-approved refresher course. Contact the Board for the current list of approved programs.

Contact information

Mailing/physical address:
Arizona State Board of Nursing
1740 W Adams Street, Suite 2000
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Phone: 602-771-7800

Email address: send emailEmail

Office hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon-Fri

Web address:
https://azbn.gov/

FAQ

You can find the Arizona State Nursing Board’s license renewal frequently asked questions at Arizona State Nursing Board License Renewal FAQs. Endorsement frequently asked questions are available at Arizona State Nursing Board RN/LPN Endorsement FAQs.

In-person training

	Blended class	Classroom
Format	This is a personalized and adaptive class completed online with a computer. After the class you will schedule with an instructor to complete the hands-on portion of the class.	This is a traditional classroom class with an instructor.
Course completion	Complete the online portion + hands-on skills session with an AHA Instructor.	Contact a Training Center in your area to sign up for an instructor-led class, see above
Time	The online portion of HeartCode BLS can be completed in approximately 1 to 2 hours. Time to complete the hands-on skills session varies around approximately 60 minutes, depending on your experience level.	A full BLS provider course can take 4.5 hours to complete, including skills practice and skills testing.
Completion card	BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years	BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years

Nearby training sites

View our list of training centers and skill testers in AZ.

PAR SIM LAB-EAST Mesa/Gilbert Sim Center
4140 E Baseline Rd, Suite # 101/ Mesa, AZ BLS ACLS PALS

PAR Educational Systems LLC- Prescott AZ
1129 W Iron Springs Rd, Executive Suites/ Prescott, AZ BLS ACLS PALS

PAR Educational Systems - Flagstaff
1300 Milton, 2nd Floor,/ Flagstaff, AZ BLS ACLS PALS

Desert Education Solutions, LLC- Scottsdale
15207 N. 75th St. - Suite 109/ Scottsdale, AZ BLS ACLS PALS

CPR 4 U LLC
Tucson, AZ/ Tucson, AZ BLS ACLS PALS

Fire Fighter CPR
3100 E. Vermont Dr./ Gilbert, AZ BLS ACLS PALS

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Total 41 training sites in AZ. Show all.

Pacific Medical Training course acceptance chart.

This list of AHA training centers is original research produced by Pacific Medical Training and is not authorized by any third party. By completing this form you are asking Pacific Medical Training to arrange a course and/or skills testing for you, preferably with this training center.

The American Heart Association name is owned by American Heart Association, Inc. Pacific Medical Training has no affiliation with American Heart Association.

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