Nursing CA
California Nursing License Renewal Requirements
Complete Guide for California RN License Renewal
Renewing your California nursing license is straightforward when you know the requirements. All California nurses must complete 30 contact hours of continuing education for each license renewal. Here's everything you need to know about staying compliant with the California Board of Nursing during your 2-year renewal cycle.
🏆 California Board Recognized Provider
Renew Now CE is a provider recognized by the California Board of Nursing (Provider ID CEP17292) and ANCC accredited. All courses meet state requirements and quality standards.
California Nursing CE Requirements Overview
Total CE Hours: 30 hours every 2 years
- ✓ 30 contact hours of continuing education from a California Board recognized provider
- ✓ 1 hour Implicit Bias training required for first renewal (first 2 years of license)
- ✓ Courses must be completed within 2 years of renewal date
- 📅 License expires: Last day of the month following your birthdate (every 2 years)
🎯 California Complete Nursing Package - 30 Hours
Complete ALL your California CE requirements with our comprehensive 30-hour package. Everything you need in one convenient bundle!
What's Included in Your 30-Hour Package
💉 Pharmacology - 10 Hours (ANCC Accredited)
Common Primary Care and Med-Surg Medications. Comprehensive pharmacology course covering essential medications for nursing practice.
10 CE Credits • ANCC Approved🌿 Cannabis Education - 3 Hours
Medical Cannabis in Healthcare. Current evidence-based information on cannabis use in medical settings and patient care considerations.
3 CE Credits❤️ Heart Failure Management - 6 Hours
Comprehensive Heart Failure Care. Evidence-based approaches to heart failure assessment, management, and patient education.
6 CE Credits🍎 The Obesity Epidemic and Nutrition - 10 Hours
Nutrition and Obesity Prevention. Comprehensive course on obesity trends, nutrition counseling, and evidence-based interventions.
10 CE Credits🧠 Ketamine and Treatment-Resistant Depression - 1 Hour
Innovative Depression Treatment. Latest evidence on ketamine therapy for treatment-resistant depression and nursing considerations.
1 CE CreditImplicit Bias Training Requirement
New to California nursing? If you're in your first 2 years of holding a California license, you must complete 1 hour of implicit bias training.
Frequently Asked Questions - California Nursing License Renewal
When do I renew my California nursing license?
When you first receive your nursing license, it will be valid for two years, expiring the last day of the month following your birthdate in the second year. Then it will expire every two years in the same month.
What CEU is required to renew my California nursing license?
To renew your nursing license in California and keep it active, you must complete 30 contact hours of continuing education through a provider recognized by the California Board of Nursing. Renew Now CE is recognized by California (Provider ID CEP17292).
What is the California Nursing 30-hour Package?
This comprehensive package includes 30 hours of continuing education that meets all requirements set by the California Board of Nursing. It includes Pharmacology (10 hours), Cannabis (3 hours), Heart Failure Management (6 hours), Obesity and Nutrition (10 hours), and Ketamine (1 hour).
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📋 Additional Resources
Need more information about California nursing license renewal requirements? Visit the California Board of Nursing for official renewal requirements.