Texas nurses have questions about the upcoming nutrition and metabolic health CE requirement under Senate Bill 25. Below are the most frequently asked questions with clear, direct answers to help you prepare for compliance.
Jointly-Accredited Nutrition and Metabolic Health CE — 1.0 ANCC Contact Hour
What is Texas SB 25?
Texas Senate Bill 25 establishes a nutrition and metabolic health continuing education requirement for healthcare professionals licensed in Texas, including registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), as well as physicians, physician assistants, and dietitians. The law ensures clinicians have current, evidence-based knowledge about the role of nutrition in preventing and managing chronic diseases. The requirement takes effect for license renewals on or after January 1, 2027.
When does the Texas nutrition CE requirement take effect for nurses?
The requirement applies to license renewals on or after January 1, 2027. Texas nurses renew biennially on their birthday. If your next renewal date falls on or after January 1, 2027, you must include nutrition and metabolic health CE in your completed hours.
How many hours of nutrition CE do Texas nurses need?
Texas SB 25 requires nurses to complete nutrition and metabolic health CE as part of their renewal requirements beginning January 1, 2027. Our 1-hour course is anticipated to satisfy this requirement and counts toward your total 20 contact hour biennial requirement.
Which nurses does SB 25 apply to?
SB 25 applies to Texas-licensed registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) regulated by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON). Texas has over 400,000 licensed nurses, making this the largest profession affected by SB 25.
What type of CE credit does this course provide?
Our Nutrition and Metabolic Health CE course provides 1.0 ANCC contact hour through joint accreditation. ANCC-accredited contact hours are accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for license renewal.
Does this nutrition hour count toward my total CE requirement?
Yes. The 1 contact hour of nutrition CE counts toward your total 20 contact hour biennial requirement through the Texas BON. SB 25 requires that nutrition and metabolic health be included among your completed hours — it does not add extra hours on top of your existing requirement.
Can I complete this course now even though SB 25 doesn’t take effect until 2027?
Yes. The course provides 1.0 ANCC contact hour that counts toward your current biennial CE requirement regardless of when you complete it. Completing it now means you are already compliant when the mandate takes effect, and you avoid the rush as January 2027 approaches. With over 400,000 Texas nurses needing to comply, early completion is the smart move.
What topics does the nutrition CE course cover?
The course covers evidence-based nutrition and metabolic health topics relevant to nursing practice, including macronutrient and micronutrient requirements across the lifespan, current dietary guidelines and MyPlate recommendations, nutrition interventions for chronic disease prevention, and pharmacological and surgical treatment options for obesity management including GLP-1 receptor agonists and metabolic bariatric surgery.
How long does the course take to complete?
The course is 1 hour, fully online, self-paced, and on-demand. You can complete it in a single sitting or return to it at your convenience. Once you finish the course and pass the assessment, your certificate is immediately available for download.
Is this course accredited for nurses?
Yes. This course is ANCC-accredited and provides 1.0 contact hour for nurses. It is also jointly accredited for physicians (ACCME), physician assistants (AAPA), and dietitians (CDR).
Do I need to submit my certificate to the Texas Board of Nursing?
Texas nurses attest to completing their CE requirements during the renewal process. You are not required to submit certificates during routine renewal, but BON may audit licensees to confirm compliance. Keep your certificate on file. With Renew Now CE, your certificate is available for instant download upon completing the course.
I’m an APRN — does SB 25 apply to me too?
Yes. SB 25 applies to both RNs and APRNs licensed in Texas. The nutrition CE requirement is part of your biennial renewal through the Texas Board of Nursing regardless of your practice specialty or prescriptive authority status.
Can I complete this course on my phone or tablet?
Yes. The course is fully accessible on desktop, laptop, tablet, and mobile devices. You can start, pause, and resume at any time.
Jointly-Accredited Nutrition and Metabolic Health CE — 1.0 ANCC Contact Hour
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