{"id":2804,"date":"2026-11-11T22:55:16","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T22:55:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/?p=2804"},"modified":"2026-11-11T22:55:18","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T22:55:18","slug":"free-california-implicit-bias-ce-for-nurses-limited-time-research-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/2026\/11\/11\/free-california-implicit-bias-ce-for-nurses-limited-time-research-study\/","title":{"rendered":"Free California Implicit Bias CE for Nurses: Limited-Time Research Study"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>California nurses can now complete the required 1-hour implicit bias continuing education course for free through a limited-time Renew Now CE research opportunity.<\/strong>&nbsp;The course normally costs $20, but we are offering it at no charge while enrolling participants in a study comparing two ways of delivering online continuing education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under California AB 1407, newly licensed registered nurses must complete 1 hour of implicit bias training within their first two years of licensure. This requirement remains in effect for 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/implicitbiascalifornia.com\/study\/\"><strong>Get Your Free 1-Hour California Implicit Bias CE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Facts: Free California Implicit Bias CE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Course:<\/strong>\u00a0Implicit Bias \u2013 1 Hour California<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong>\u00a0Free during the limited-time enrollment opportunity (regular price $20)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Credit:<\/strong>\u00a01 nursing CE contact hour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Who it&#8217;s for:<\/strong>\u00a0California nurses, including newly licensed RNs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Requirement:<\/strong>\u00a0AB 1407 \u2013 1 hour of implicit bias training within the first two years of initial licensure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Provider:<\/strong>\u00a0Renew Now CE, California BRN-approved CE Provider CEP17292<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Format:<\/strong>\u00a0Online continuing education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certificate:<\/strong>\u00a0Available after successful course completion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Availability:<\/strong>\u00a0Limited enrollment; offer ends when study enrollment targets are reached<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Is Renew Now CE Offering This Course for Free?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Renew Now CE is conducting a research study to evaluate two different approaches to delivering online nursing continuing education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional online CE courses typically require every learner to review the same educational content, regardless of their existing knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our study examines whether a more personalized approach can reduce the time needed to complete a course while maintaining learning outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants are randomly assigned to one of two course formats:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Standard CE delivery:<\/strong>&nbsp;Learners complete the full educational content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Personalized CE delivery:<\/strong>&nbsp;Learners take a short pre-test and receive educational content focused on the questions they answered incorrectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both versions include a pre-test, post-test, written reflection, and brief survey. Both provide the same accredited CE certificate after successful completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By offering the course for free during enrollment, we hope to recruit enough learners to compare the two educational approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Needs the 1-Hour California Implicit Bias CE Course?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>California&#8217;s AB 1407 established an implicit bias continuing education requirement for newly licensed registered nurses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under California Board of Registered Nursing rules, nurses must complete&nbsp;<strong>1 hour of implicit bias training within the first two years of initial licensure.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This requirement is separate from the standard 30-hour continuing education requirement for California RN license renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although newly licensed RNs are generally exempt from the standard CE requirement during their first two years, the implicit bias training requirement still applies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can review the official rules on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rn.ca.gov\/licensees\/ce-renewal.shtml\">California Board of Registered Nursing continuing education page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Will You Need to Do to Receive Your Free CE Certificate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The course is designed to take approximately one hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To earn your CE credit, you must complete the educational material presented to you, the written reflection, the course assessment with a passing score of at least 84%, and the course evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Renew Now CE provides an instant certificate after successful course completion for your renewal records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Study participation is voluntary. Nurses who decline research participation can take the standard course through the study enrollment page on the same terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Enroll in the Free California Implicit Bias CE Course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/implicitbiascalifornia.com\/study\/\">Renew Now CE free implicit bias course enrollment page<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review the course and research study information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your enrollment information and choose whether to participate in the study.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the online course and required activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download and save your CE certificate after successful completion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The free enrollment opportunity will remain available until the study reaches its enrollment targets. We have not announced a specific closing date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the California implicit bias CE course really free?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Renew Now CE is temporarily offering its 1-hour California implicit bias course at no charge during research study enrollment. The same course is normally available for $20 through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/course-details\/180\">Renew Now CE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will I receive a real CE certificate?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Renew Now CE is a California Board of Registered Nursing-approved CE provider (CEP17292). The study course awards 1 nursing CE contact hour after successful completion, with the same certificate available in either course format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I have to participate in the research study?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Research participation is voluntary. The enrollment page also provides an option to take the standard course without joining the study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the difference between the two course versions?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One version presents the full course content. The other uses pre-test results to focus instruction on material the learner has not already demonstrated knowledge of. The study compares completion time and learning outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long will the free course be available?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The free offer is available for a limited time while Renew Now CE works toward its study enrollment targets. Enrollment may close once those targets are reached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the implicit bias course required every time I renew my California RN license?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. The AB 1407 requirement is a one-hour training requirement during the first two years of initial licensure, rather than a recurring requirement at every renewal. Other implicit bias training obligations may apply depending on a nurse&#8217;s role or employment setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Complete Your California Implicit Bias CE While Enrollment Is Open<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a newly licensed California nurse who still needs to complete the 1-hour implicit bias requirement, this is an opportunity to complete your CE course at no cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll receive the same CE credit and certificate while helping Renew Now CE study how online continuing education can be delivered more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/implicitbiascalifornia.com\/study\/\"><strong>Enroll in the Free California Implicit Bias CE Course<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This article summarizes current renewal requirements for informational purposes only. Requirements may change. Always verify current rules with the relevant licensing board before renewing. Free course availability is subject to study enrollment limits.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California nurses can now complete the required 1-hour implicit bias continuing education course for free through a limited-time Renew Now CE research opportunity.&nbsp;The course normally costs $20, but we are offering it at no charge while enrolling participants in a study comparing two ways of delivering online continuing education. 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