STATE BY STATE REQUIREMENT GUIDE
STATE
HOURS ALLOWED BY HOMESTUDY
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED
24
Alabama
24 LPNs, RNs, and APRNs - CRNPs are required to complete 24 contact hours of CE every 2-year renewal period. Contact hours must include: ● Board Functions, the Nurse Practice Act, Regulations, Professional Conduct, and Accountability – 4 contact hours at 1st renewal period. For more information visit the Alabama Board of Nursing website. 30 LPNs, RNs, and APRNs - ANPs are required to complete 2 of the following every 2-year renewal period: ● 30 contact hours of CE. ● 30 contact hours of professional nursing activity. ● 320 hours of nursing employment. For more information visit the Alaska Board of Nursing website.
30
Alaska
0
Arizona
0 LPNs and RNs – No CE requirements at this time. 4-year renewal period. For more information visit the Arizona Board of Nursing website.
15
Arkansas
15 LPNs, RNs, and APRNs are required to complete 1 of the following every 2-year renewal period: ● 15 contact hours of accredited practice-focused activities. ● Hold a current nationally recognized certification/recertification. ● Completed a minimum of 1 college credit hour nursing course with a C grade or better. For more information visit the Arkansas Board of Nursing website. 30 LPNs, RNs, and APRNs are required to complete 30 contact hours of CE every 2-year renewal pe- riod. For more information visit the California Board of Nursing website. 0 LPNs, RNs, and APRNs – No CE requirements at this time. 2-year renewal period. For more information visit the Colorado Board of Nursing website. 0 LPNs and RNs – No CE requirements at this time. Annual renewal period. For more information visit the Connecticut Board of Nursing website. 30/24 LPNs are required to complete 24 contact hours every 2-year renewal period. RNs and APRNs are required to complete 30 contact hours of CE every 2-year renewal period. Contact hours must include: 24/18 LPNs are required to complete 18 contact hours of CE every 2-year renewal period. RNs and APRNs are required to complete 24 contact hours of CE every 2-year renewal period. LPN, RN, and APRN CE contact hours must include: ● HIV and AIDS – 3 contact hours every 2-year renewal period. For more information visit the Washington DC Board of Nursing website. 24 LPNs and RNs are required to complete 24 contact hours of CE every 2-year renewal period. LPNs, RNs, and APRNs CE contact hours must include: ● Prevention of Medical Errors – 2 contact hours every 2-year renewal period. ● Florida Laws and Rules – 2 contact hours every 2-year renewal period. ● NEW Human Trafficking – 2 contact hours every 2-year renewal period. ● HIV/AIDS – 1 contact hour; 1-time requirement. ● Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace: ○ LPNs and RNs - 2 contact hours every 4th renewal (the license will include 27 contact hours during the renewal period when taken). ○ APRNs - 2 contact hours every 4th renewal (the license will include 30 contact hours during the renewal period when taken). ● Domestic Violence: ○ LPNs and RNs: 2 contact hours every 3rd renewal (the license will include 26 contact hours during the renewal period when taken). ○ APRNs: 2 contact hours every 3rd renewal (the license will include 29 contact hours during the renewal period when taken). For more information visit the Florida Board of Nursing website. 30/20 LPNs are required to complete 20 contact hours of CE every 2-year renewal period. RNs and APRNs are required to complete 30 contact hours of CE every 2-year renewal period. For more information visit the Georgia Board of Nursing website. 30 LPNs and RNs are required to complete 30 contact hours of CE every 2-year renewal period. For more information visit the Hawaii Board of Nursing website. 15 LPNs and RNs are required to complete 15 contact hours of CE every 2-year renewal period. For more information visit the Idaho Board of Nursing website. 20 LPNs and RNs are required to complete 20 contact hours of CE every 2-year renewal period. For more information visit the Illinois Board of Nursing website. ● Substance Abuse – 3 contact hours every 2-year renewal period. For more information visit the Delaware Board of Nursing website.
30
California
0
Colorado
0
Connecticut
RNs-30 / LPNs-24
Delaware
RNs-24 / LPNs-18
District of Colum- bia
24
Florida
RNs-30 / LPN-20
Georgia
30
Hawaii
15
Idaho
20
Illinois
NOTE: CE Rules can change. Always check your state board for the most up-to-date information.
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NURSING CONTINUING EDUCATION
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