e2ae59ce_Iowa_Board_of_Nursing__Summary_of_Public_Comment
Chapter 5 ARC 0877B [Summary of Rule Change/s] 1. Reduces the continuing education requirement from 45 to 36 contact hours/3.6 CEUs for a three-year license. 2. Eliminates the carry credit over exception. 3. Eliminates special approval requirements for self-study if the course is recognized by mandatory states or the four nursing accrediting organizations: American Nurses' Association, National League for Nursing, National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses, and National Association of Practical Nurse Education and Service. 4. Clarifies the special approval requirement for self-study course, Internet course, or live presentations attended outside Iowa. 5. Adds a provision for accepting make-up credit for audit failures. 6. Eliminates the requirement for waiting one year to reapply for provide approval when an approved provider has voluntarily relinquished. [Summary of Public Comment] 
One organization commented on the reduction of required hours; supported the clarification of special approval of self-study courses and encouraged more Iowa providers to cover specific subject matter.
Iowa Board of Nursing
Summary of Public Comment