Find Your State's Mandatory Nursing CE Courses - Nursing CE Requirements by State

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Last Updated: September 2025 | Source: State Nursing Boards | TRUSTED by 100,000+ Nurses and Licensees for Guaranteed Compliance.
STATE RN LICENSE RENEWAL NP/APRN REQUIREMENTS LPN REQUIREMENTS
ALABAMA
24 CE hours every 2 years
Renewal: Sept 1 - Dec 31 (even years)
24 CE hours including 6 hours in pharmacology
24 CE hours every 2 years
ALASKA
2 of 3 required:
  • 30 CE hours, OR
  • 30 hours professional activities, OR
  • 320 hours employment
30 CE hours including:
  • 15 hours advanced pharmacology
  • 2 hours pain management/opioid (if DEA registered)
2 of 3 required: 30 CE hours, OR 30 hours activities, OR 320 hours employment
ARIZONA
✓ No CE Required
If less than 960 hours practice in past 5 years:
  • 45 hours advanced pharmacology
  • 45 hours APRN role subjects
3 hours opioid/addiction CE (if DEA licensed)
✓ No CE Required
ARKANSAS
15 CE hours every 2 years
15 CE hours every 2 years
+ 5 hours pharmacotherapeutics (if prescriptive authority)
15 CE hours every 2 years
CALIFORNIA

🗓️CALIFORNIA RN LICENSE RENEWAL

  • CA RN Renewal Deadline: Last day of the month following the licensee's birth month. Renewal is required biannually (every two years).

  • Required CE Hours: California Registered Nurses (RNs) must complete 30 hours of Continuing Education (CE).

FAQ about renewing your California RN license and required California Board of Nursing CE:


When do I renew my CA RN license?
CA RN Renewal Deadline: Last day of the month following the licensee's birth month.

Renewal is required biannually (every two years).
 
How many CE do I need to renew my CA RN license?
California Registered Nurses (RNs) must complete 30 hours of Continuing Education (CE).
 
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⚠️ Special Requirement (New RNs): 1 hour of Implicit Bias training is required within the first two years of licensure (for initial licenses issued after Jan 1, 2023).
+ 3 hours Schedule II controlled substances (if prescriptive authority)
CNMs: 2 hours Schedule II + neonatal abstinence syndrome
 
When do I renew my CA NP license?
Renewal of your CA NP license is the Last day of the Month following your birth month. 
 
 
 
When do I renew my CA LVN license?
Renewal of your CA LVN license is the Last day of the Month following your birth month. 
COLORADO
✓ No CE Required
2 hours substance use prevention training
(if opioid prescriptive authority, since Oct 2022)
✓ No CE Required
CONNECTICUT
2 CE hours every 6 years in PTSD/suicide screening & prevention
(since Jan 2022)
50 CE hours related to practice area every 2 years
2 CE hours every 6 years in PTSD/suicide screening & prevention
DELAWARE
30 CE hours every 2 years
+ 3 hours substance abuse
2 hours controlled substances prescribing or chronic pain
(if prescriptive authority)
24 CE hours every 2 years
+ 3 hours substance abuse
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
24 CE hours every 2 years including:
  • 3 hours HIV/AIDS
  • 2 hours LGBTQ/cultural awareness
24 CE hours including:
  • 15 hours pharmacology
  • 3 hours HIV/AIDS
  • 2 hours LGBTQ
18 CE hours including:
  • 3 hours HIV/AIDS
  • 2 hours LGBTQ
FLORIDA
16 CE hours + state mandates:
  • 2 hours medical error prevention
  • 2 hours nursing laws
  • 2 hours human trafficking
  • 2 hours workplace impairment
  • 1 hour HIV/AIDS
Renewal: April 30 or July 31 (cohort system)
Same as RN requirements
+ 3 hours controlled substances prescribing (if authorized)
GEORGIA
30 CE hours every 2 years
30 CE hours every 2 years
20 CE hours every 2 years
HAWAII
30 CE hours or 9 other options every 2 years
30 CE hours including:
  • 8 hours pharmacology
  • 22 hours practice specialty
30 CE hours or 9 other options
IDAHO
15 CE hours every 2 years
30 CE hours every 2 years
+ 10 hours pharmacology (if prescriptive authority)
15 CE hours every 2 years
ILLINOIS
20 CE hours every 2 years
Renewal: May 31 (even years)
80 CE hours every 2 years:
  • 50 hours practice area
  • 20 hours pharmacotherapeutics
  • 10 hours safe opioid prescribing
Schedule II prescribers: 3 hours pharmacology annually
20 CE hours every 2 years
INDIANA
✓ No CE Required
30 CE hours every 2 years
+ 8 hours pharmacology (if prescriptive authority)
✓ No CE Required
IOWA
36 CE hours every 3 years
+ Dependent Adult Abuse Training
+ DS 169 Child Abuse Training
36 CE hours + current certification
2 hours child/adult abuse (if treating)
2 hours opioid prescribing (if prescribed during cycle)
36 CE hours every 3 years
2 hours abuse training (if treating children/adults)
KANSAS
30 CE hours every 2 years
30 CE hours every 2 years
30 CE hours every 2 years
KENTUCKY
14 CE hours every year
14 CE hours annually
+ 5 hours pharmacology
14 CE hours every year
LOUISIANA
30 CE hours OR 900 practice hours every 2 years
30 CE hours annually
+ 6 hours pharmacotherapeutics (if prescriptive authority)
✓ No CE Required
MAINE
✓ No CE Required
50 CE hours every 2 years
+ 3 hours opioid prescribing (if prescriptive authority)
✓ No CE Required
MARYLAND
One of the following:
  • 1,000 hours practice (5 years), OR
  • Nursing education program, OR
  • 30 CEUs
✓ No CE Required
Must maintain national certification
Same as RN requirements
MASSACHUSETTS
15 CE hours every 2 years
Renewal: Birthday (even years)
15 CE hours every 2 years
+ Maintain national certification
15 CE hours every 2 years
Renewal: Birthday (odd years)
MICHIGAN
25 CE hours every 2 years including:
  • 2 hours pain management
  • 1 hour human trafficking
Renewal: March 31 (even years)
Same as RN requirements
Same as RN requirements
MINNESOTA
24 CE hours every 2 years
24 CE hours every 2 years
+ Maintain APRN certification
12 CE hours every 2 years
MISSISSIPPI
✓ No CE Required
20 hours if out of practice > 5 years
5 CE hours controlled substances
+ Maintain national certification
✓ No CE Required
20 hours if out of practice > 5 years
MISSOURI
✓ No CE Required
Must maintain Missouri Board Documents of Recognition
✓ No CE Required
MONTANA
✓ No CE Required
Must maintain national certification
✓ No CE Required

Important: Always verify current requirements with your state board of nursing. Requirements may change and additional mandates may apply.