Continuing Education Requirements

RNs and LPNs are required 24 contact hours every 2 years. 12 contact hours allowed through independent study.

RNs and LPNs must meet two of the following three requirements for license renewal: 30 contact hours, OR 30 hours professional nursing activities, OR 320 hours nursing employment.

CE not required; however, we invite you to enjoy our CE courses for your own professional development. CE courses on certain specialty areas might be required by employers and independent certification agencies.

RNs and LPNs are required 15 contact hours every two years, or certification/recertification during the renewal period, or completion of academic courses.

RNs: 30 hours of continuing education for license renewal.
LVNs: 30 contact hours every two years to renew with active status.

CE not required; however, we invite you to enjoy our CE courses for your own professional development.

CE not required; however, we invite you to enjoy our CE courses for your own professional development.

RNs are required to complete 30 contact hours every 2 years. LPNs are required to complete 24 contact hours every 2 years.

RNs are required 24 contact hours every 2 years. LPNs are required 18 contact hours every 2 years.

All RNs and LPNs are in a 24-month renewal cycle and must complete 24 hours of appropriate CE.

• 2 hrs Prevention of Medical Errors
• 2 hrs Florida Laws & Rules
• 2 hrs Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace
• 2 hrs Human Trafficking
• 2 hrs Domestic Violence (every third renewal)
• 1 hr HIV/AIDS (one-time requirement)

RNs: 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
LPNs: 20 hours every 2 years.

CE not required; however, we invite you to enjoy our CE courses for your own professional development.

CE not required; however, we invite you to enjoy our CE courses for your own professional development.

RNs are required to complete 20 contact hours every two years. LPNs are required to complete 20 contact hours every two years.

CE not required; however, we invite you to enjoy our CE courses for your own professional development.

Renewal of 3-year license: 36 contact hours. Less than 3 years: 24 contact hours. Mandatory training for child/dependent adult abuse reporting (2 hours every 5 years).

RNs and LPNs are required to complete 30 contact hours every 2 years. No maximum on independent study hours.

Based on employment: 5 hours (full-time), 10 hours (part-time), or 15 hours (not employed or <160 hours).

CE not required; however, we invite you to enjoy our CE courses for your own professional development.

No CE required, but an approved refresher course is needed. We invite you to enjoy our CE courses for professional development.

30 contact hours required every 2 years for license renewal.

RNs and LPNs are required to complete 30 hours of approved CE within the 24 months immediately preceding expiration of license.

RNs & LPNs: 3 contact hours Infection Control every 4 years. 2 contact hours Child Abuse (one-time requirement for initial license).

For relicensure: 30 contact hours of continued education, OR national certification, OR 15 hours + project/article/presentation, etc.

RNs and LPNs: 12 contact hours of continuing education required for license renewal.

RNs and LPNs: 24 contact hours every 2 years. At least one contact hour must be related to Ohio nurse practice code and rules (Category A).

CE not required; however, we invite you to enjoy our CE courses for your own professional development.

CE not required; however, we invite you to enjoy our CE courses for your own professional development.

45 hours of continuing education every 3 years, plus 531 hours of active practice.

RNs: 12 contact hours. LPNs: 24 contact hours + 400 practice hours every 2 years. 2-hour end of life care requirement.

CE not required; however, we invite you to enjoy our CE courses for your own professional development.

20 contact hours in last 2 years OR combination of practice and hours. See board for specific combinations.