Updated March 2026

Texas Nursing Ethics & Jurisprudence CE

Board Rule 216.3(g) Compliant • 2 Contact Hours

Texas requires all Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to complete 2 contact hours of nursing jurisprudence and ethics continuing education before the end of every third two-year licensing period under Board Rule 216.3(g). This online course fulfills the full requirement—complete at your own pace and receive your certificate instantly.

What is the Texas nursing jurisprudence and ethics CE requirement?

Under Board Rule 216.3(g), all Texas-licensed RNs, LVNs, and APRNs must complete at least 2 contact hours of continuing nursing education in jurisprudence and ethics before the end of every third two-year licensing period. This requirement applies to licensing periods beginning on or after January 1, 2014. The course must cover the Texas Nursing Practice Act, Board rules, BON Position Statements, principles of nursing ethics, and professional boundaries.

How often do Texas nurses need jurisprudence and ethics CE?

Texas nurses must complete 2 hours of jurisprudence and ethics CE every third two-year renewal cycle—effectively once every six years. Check your license renewal date and cycle count with the Texas Board of Nursing to determine when this requirement applies to you.

Does this count toward my 20 required CE hours?

Yes. The 2 jurisprudence and ethics hours count as part of the 20 total contact hours required for Texas nursing license renewal. However, national certification alone cannot substitute for this specific requirement.

Is this the same as the Nursing Jurisprudence Exam (NJE)?

No. The NJE is a separate, one-time exam required for initial Texas nursing licensure. This course fulfills the recurring continuing education requirement for jurisprudence and ethics for already-licensed nurses.

I hold a multistate license. Do I still need this course?

If you are practicing in Texas under a multistate license, you must comply with Texas practice laws. The Texas BON requires multistate nurses practicing in Texas to meet the same CE requirements. Contact the Texas BON to confirm your specific obligations.

Is this course accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing?

Yes. Renew Now CE is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC), Provider #P0557. ANCC accreditation is accepted by all 50 state boards of nursing, including the Texas Board of Nursing, as the gold standard for nursing continuing education.

Regulatory Statement: This course satisfies the Texas Board of Nursing requirement for 2 contact hours of nursing jurisprudence and ethics continuing education as outlined in Board Rule 216.3(g). Course content covers the Texas Nursing Practice Act, BON Rules including Standards of Nursing Practice (Rule 217.11), BON Position Statements, principles of nursing ethics, and professional boundaries. Nurses are responsible for ensuring completion of all renewal requirements applicable to their individual license.