ALABAMA
Courses Approved: Yes
http://www.abn.state.al.us/main/FAQ/CEP-FAQ.htm
Programs approved by other State Boards are recognized by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
CE Requirements:
RN's and LPN's 24 contact hours every 2 years.
ALASKA
Courses Approved: Yes
http://www.dced.state.ak.us/occ/pnur25.htm
Programs approved by other State Boards are recognized by the Alaska Board of Nursing.
CE Requirements:
RNs and LPN's - two of the following three are required for license renewal: 30 contact hours,
OR 30 hours professional nursing activities, OR 320 hours nursing employment.
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ARIZONA
Not Required
ARKANSAS
Courses Approved: Yes
http://www.arsbn.org/pdfs/webchange_approval_bodies.pdf
Programs approved by other State Boards are recognized by the Arkansas Board of Nursing.
CE Requirements:
RNs and LPN's: 15 contact hours every two years, or certification or recertification during the renewal
period by a national certifying body,
or completion of a recognized academic course in nursing or a related field.
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CALIFORNIA
Courses Approved: Yes
Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing: CEP 14462
CE Requirements:
30 contact hours every two years.
COLORADO
CE Not Required
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CONNECTICUT
CE Not Required
DELAWARE
Courses Approved: No
http://www.dpr.delaware.gov/boards/nursing/index.shtml
CE Requirements:
RNs are required to complete 30 contact hours every 2 years.
LPNs are required to complete 24 contact hours every 2 years.
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Courses Approved: Yes
http://hpla.doh.dc.gov/hpla/cwp/view,A,1195,Q,488526,hplaNav,|30661|,.asp
Programs approved by other State Boards are recognized by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing.
CE Requirements:
RN's 24 contact hours every 2 years.
FLORIDA
Courses Approved: Yes
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/nursing/nur_ceu.html
Programs approved by other State Boards are recognized by the Florida Board of Nursing.
CE Requirements:
All Florida-licensed RNs and LPN's are now in a 24-month renewal cycle and must complete 24 hours of
appropriate continuing education during each renewal period. One (1) contact hour
is required for each calendar month of the licensure cycle, including two (2)
hours on Prevention of Medical Errors. HIV/AIDS is now a one-time, 1-hour CE
requirement to be completed prior to the first renewal. Domestic Violence CE is now a
2-hour requirement every third renewal. For example, if you renew your license on January
31, 2007, you are required to complete the Domestic Violence CE before the January 31, 2011 renewal.
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GEORGIA
Courses Approved: Yes
The Georgia State Board of Nursing Requirements for Continuing Education provide 5 options for completing CE Requirements.
You can fulfill your requirements through SpeedyCeus.com for Option 1.
See the options here:
http://sos.ga.gov/PLB/acrobat/Forms/38%20Reference%20-%20Continuing%20Education %20Packet.pdf
and scroll down for more information on approvals (see #11)
FOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES
Effective March 31, 2017, all licensed practical nurses will be required to complete twenty (20) hours of continuing education as a condition of licensure renewal.
Licensees who renew in March 2017 must satisfy one of the options between April 1, 2015 and March 31, 2017.
FOR REGISTERED NURSES
Effective January 31, 2016, all registered nurses will be required to complete continuing education/competency requirements as a condition of licensure renewal.
Georgia law provides five options from which licensees may choose in order to satisfy the continuing competency requirements.
You can obtain the 30 hours need for Option 1 with us.
HAWAII
No CE Required
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IDAHO
No CE Required
ILLINOIS
Yes
Located in Nursing Act.
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INDIANA
No CE Required
IOWA
Courses Approved: Yes
http://www.state.ia.us/government/nursing/continuing_ed/what_qualifies.html
Programs approved by other State Boards are recognized by the Iowa Board of Nursing.
CE Requirements:
RNs and LPNs: For renewal of a three year license, the requirement is 36 contact hours; For renewal
of a license that has been issued for less than three years,
the requirement is 24 contact hours. For reactivation from an inactive status, the requirement is 12
contact hours that are not more than 12 months old at the time the credit is submitted for reactivation For
renewal of a license that has been issued for less than three years, the requirement is 24 contact hours or 2.4 CEUs.
It is also required that RNs and LPNs who regularly examine, attend, counsel or treat dependent adults
or children in Iowa complete training related to the identification and reporting of child/dependent adult abuse.
The licensee is required to complete at least two hours of training every five years.
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KANSAS
Courses Approved: Yes
http://www.ksbn.org/npa/npa.pdf
Programs approved by other State Boards are recognized by the Kansas Board of Nursing.
CE Requirements:
RNs are required to complete 30 contact hours every 2 years. There is no maximum on the number of
independent study hours that can be obtained.
KENTUCKY
Courses Approved: Yes
http://www.kbn.ky.gov/ce/natlorgs.htm
Programs approved by other State Boards of Nursing are recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing.
CE Requirements:
Both RNs and LPNs must have proof of earning 14 approved contact hours;
OR A national certification or recertification related to the nurse's practice role
(in effect during the entire period or initially earned during the period); OR Completion
of a nursing research project as principal investigator, coinvestigator, or project director.
Must be qualitative or quantitative in nature, utilize research methodology, and include a summary of the findings;
OR Publication of a nursing related article; OR A professional nursing education presentation that is
developed by the presenter, presented to nurses or other health professionals, and evidenced by a program brochure,
course syllabi, or a letter from the offering provider identifying the licensees participation as the presenter of
the offering; OR Participation as a preceptor for at least one nursing student or new employee undergoing orientation
(must be for at least 120 hours, have a one-to-one relationship with student or employee, may precept more than
one student during the 120 hours, and preceptorship shall be evidenced by written documentation from the educational
institution or preceptors supervisor); OR Proof of earning 7 approved contact hours, PLUS a nursing employment
evaluation that is satisfactory for continued employment (must be signed by supervisor with the name, address,
and phone number of the employer included), and cover at least 6 months of the earning period. Certain college
courses may be used to meet the CE requirements. Nursing courses, designated by a nursing course number, and
courses in physical and social sciences such as Psychology, Biology, and Sociology will count toward CE hours.
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LOUISIANA
Courses Approved: Yes
http://www.lsbn.state.la.us/documents/CEReq.pdf
Programs approved by other State Boards are recognized by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
CE Requirements:
RNs and LPNs: The annual continuing education requirement is based on employment: 5 contact hours
(full-time nursing practice), 10 contact hours (part-time nursing practice), or 15 contact hours
(not employed or worked less than 160 hours).
MAINE
No CE Required
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MARYLAND
NO CE required, but an approved refresher course is needed. We had difficulty finding the particulars of this.
Please call your State Board to get further information.
MASSACHUSETTS
Courses Approved: Yes
www.mass.gov/?pageID=eohhs2subtopic&L=6&L0=Home&L1=Provider&L2=Certification,
+Licensure, +and+Registration&L3=Occupational+and+Professional&
L4=Nursing&L5=Continuing+Education&sid=Eeohhs2
Programs approved by other State Boards are recognized by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing .
CE Requirements:
RNs and LPN's are required to complete 15 contact hours every 2 years.
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MICHIGAN
Courses Approved: Yes
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/cis_fhs_bhser_nurse_cebroc_67748_7.pdf
Rule 2(f)
Programs approved by other State Boards of Nursing are recognized by the Michigan Board of Nursing .
CE Requirements:
RN's and LPN's: All Michigan licensed nurses must complete 25 hours of board approved continuing education,
with at least one hour in pain and symptom management, within the two years immediately preceding the
expiration date of their license.
MINNESOTA
Courses Approved: Yes
http://www.state.mn.us/portal/mn/jsp/content.do?rc_layout=bottom&subchannel=
-536893594&programid=536913940&sc3=null&sc2=null&id=
-536893080&agency=NursingBoard
Programs approved by other State Boards are recognized by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
CE Requirements:
RNs must complete 24 contact hours every 2 years.
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MISSISSIPPI
Courses Approved: Yes
http://www.msbn.state.ms.us/FAQs.htm#CEU
FAQ #21
No CE Required
MISSOURI
No CE Required
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MONTANA
No CE Required
NEBRASKA
Courses Approved: Yes
http://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/Pages/crl_nursing_rn-lpn_ce.aspx
Programs approved by other State Boards are recognized by the Nebraska Board of Nursing.
CE Requirements:
Must be 20 contact hours within the last renewal period. Must be related to the practice of nursing.
At least 10 of the 20 hours must be formally peer reviewed and approved continuing education.
Up to 4 hours may be CPR or BLS courses
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NEVADA
Courses Approved: Yes
http://www.nursingboard.state.nv.us/contedu/
Programs approved by other State Boards are recognized by the Nevada State Board of Nursing.
CE Requirements:
For relicensure, RNs and LPNs must have completed 30 hours of nursing-related continuing education in
the previous 24 months, and must have completed the state-required bioterrorism course.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Courses Approved: Yes
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/nur100-800.html
Educational courses offering appropriate content fulfill the requirement.
All of the courses we offer fall under the content categories listed on the New Hampshire Board of Nursing Site.
CE Requirements:
RNs and LPNs: 30 contact hours in 2 years immediately preceding license application including workshops,
conferences, lectures or other education offerings designed to enhance nursing knowledge, judgment, and skills.
There is no limit to the number of contact hours that can be completed through independent study.
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NEW JERSEY
Courses Approved: Yes
http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/laws/nursingregs.pdf
Online programs approved by agencies of another state, with requirements substantially similar to the
requirements of the New Jersey Department of Education are recognized by the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
CE Requirements:
RN's and LPN's-Continuing Education requirements for New Jersey: 30 contact hours every two years for RNs.
NEW MEXICO
Courses Approved: Yes
http://www.bon.state.nm.us/
Programs approved by other State Boards are recognized by the New Mexico Board of Nursing.
CE Requirements:
RNs and LPN's are required to complete 30 hours of approved CE within the 24 months immediately preceding expiration of license.
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NEW YORK
Courses Approved: No
We currently do not provide the required course on "Infection Control" required by the State Board.
CE Requirements:
RNs are required to complete 3 contact hours infection control every 4 years; 2 contact hours child abuse
(one time requirement for initial license); Programs must be from an approved provider.
NORTH CAROLINA
Courses Approved: Yes
http://www.ncbon.com/content.aspx?id=664
Click on CE Providers link
Programs approved by other State Boards are recognized by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Courses must pertain to nurse's area of practice.
CE Requirements:
RNs and LPNs: For reinstatement or relicensure, a plans for continued competence and completion of one of the following is required.
- National certification or re-certification by a national credentialing body recognized by the Board
- 30 contact hours of continued education
- Completion of a Board approved refresher course
- Completion of a minimum of two semester hours of post-licensure academic education related to nursing practice
- 15 contact hours of continued education and completion of a nursing project as principal investigator or co-investigator to include statement of problem, project objectives, methods, date of completion and summary of findings
- 15 contact hours of continued education and authoring or co-authoring a nursing related article, paper, book or book chapter
- 15 contact hours of continued education and developing and conducting a nursing continuing education presentation or presentations totaling a minimum of five contact hours, including program brochure or course syllabi, objectives, date and location of presentation, and approximate number of attendees
- 15 contact hours of continued education and 640 hours of active practice within previous 2 years
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NORTH DAKOTA
Courses Approved: Yes
http://www.ndbon.org/education/continuing%20education/continuing%20education.asp
Programs approved by other State Boards are recognized by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
CE Requirements:
For RN's and LPN's-license renewal, the nurse must meet the continued competence requirements.
Included in this requirement is the completion of 12 contact hours of continuing education.
All CE required for license renewal may be obtained online.
OHIO
Courses Approved: Yes
http://www.ndbon.org/education/continuing%20education/continuing%20education.asp
A CE activity that has been approved by an agency that regulates a health care profession or
discipline in Ohio or another jurisdiction is acceptable to the Board as approved CE by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
CE Requirements:
RN relicensure requirement: 24 contact hours every 2 years. At least one contact hour must be related to
Chapters 4723,1-23 of the Ohio nurse practice code and rules.
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OKLAHOMA
http://www.ok.gov/nursing/
No CE Required
OREGON
Courses Approved: Yes
http://www.osbn.state.or.us/OSBN/painCE_FAQs.shtml
CE Requirements:
Pain Management Course: You need a one hour course from the Oregon Pain Management Commission and 6 more hours.
We currently have a three hour course that can be used towards the Pain Management requirement.
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PENNSYLVANIA
http://www.dos.state.pa.us/bpoa/cwp/view.asp?a=1104&q=432883
Courses Approved: Yes
http://www.dos.state.pa.us/bpoa/lib/bpoa/nurseboard/faq_rnce.pdf
Programs approved by other State Boards are recognized by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
CE Requirements:
30 contact hours every two years for RNs.
RHODE ISLAND
http://www.health.ri.gov/hsr/professions/nurses.php
Courses Approved: Yes
http://www.health.ri.gov/hsr/professions/nurses_ce_faqs.php
The Board recognizes courses approved by any other professional nursing organization.
CE Requirements:
RNs and LPN's are required to complete 10 contact hours every 2 years. Online courses are acceptable.
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SOUTH CAROLINA
Courses Approved: Yes
http://www.llr.state.sc.us/pol/nursing/forms/CompReqContHrsRenewal.pdf
Programs approved by other State Boards are recognized by the South Carolina State Board of Nursing.
CE Requirements:
RN's and LPN's--Demonstration of competency for renewal of an active RN or LPN license biennially requires documented evidence of at least one of the following requirements during the licensure period:
1. Completion of thirty contact hours from a continuing education provider recognized by the board;
2. Maintenance of certification or re-certification by a national certifying body recognized by the board;
3. Completion of an academic program of study in nursing or a related field recognized by the board; or
4. Verification of competency and the number of hours practiced as evidenced by employer certification on a form approved by the Board
SOUTH DAKOTA
No CE Required
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TENNESSEE
http://health.state.tn.us/Boards/Nursing/index.htm
No CE Required
Continuing Education for relicensure is not mandatory in Tennessee.
However, mandatory continuing competency is required in Tennessee. In order to maintain continued competence,
the board requires the nurse to have practiced in nursing in the last five (5) years and additionally,
the Board sets out standards of competence and requirements to maintain competence.
TEXAS
Courses Approved: Yes
http://www.bon.state.tx.us/nursingeducation/ceu.html
Programs approved by other State Boards are recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing.
CE Requirements:
RNs and LPN's--are require to complete 20 contact hours every two years.
There is also a targeted 1-time, 2-contact hour CE requirement for any RN practicing in an emergency room setting for
Forensic Evidence Collection
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UTAH
http://www.dopl.utah.gov/licensing/nursing.html
CE Requirements:
Renewal of an RN license requires one of the following every 2 years: 30 contact hours,
OR 200 practice hours and 15 contact hours, OR 400 practice hours.
VERMONT
No CE Required
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VIRGINIA
No CE Required
WASHINGTON
http://www.doh.wa.gov/hsqa/professions/Nursing/default.htm
No CE Required
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WEST VIRGINIA
Courses Approved: Yes
http://www.lpnboard.state.wv.us/
Programs approved by other State Boards are recognized by the West Virginia Board.
CE Requirements:
RN's-(LPN's below)-Completion of the 12 contact hours of CE required for RN relicensure may be accomplished by:
1. Completing 12 contact hours of CE from an approved CE provider; or
2. Completing 6 contact hours of CE from an approved CE provider which may include
2 contact hours of self-study and one of the following completed during the reporting period:
A. National certification initially earned or in effect the entire reporting period;
B. Completion of a nursing research project as principal investigator, co-investigator or project director;
C. Published a nursing related article in a national nursing or healthcare journal;
D. Developed and presented a professional nursing education presentation;
E. Participated as a clinical preceptor for at least one student or one new employee undergoing orientation and
have one hundred-twenty hours of one-on-one relationship as a clinical preceptor during the reporting period;
F. Evidence of satisfactory evaluation of employment that covers at least six months of the reporting period; or
G. Completion of an approved nursing refresher or re-entry course.
LPN's-- LPNs are required to complete 24 contact hours of continuing education and engage in 400 clock hours of
LPN practice in each 2 year reporting period. Reporting occurs on the even years.
There is also a 1-time 2-contact hour requirement for end of life care including pain management.
WISCONSIN
No CE Required
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WYOMING
Courses Approved: Yes
http://www.nursing-online.state.wy.us/Resources/CompleteRules062209.pdf
Courses must be relevant to individual's primary area of nursing practice.
CE Requirements:
RN and LPN's--20 contact hours in the last 2 years OR Combination of Nursing practice and contact hours OR
Minimum 1600 hours in Nursing practice in the last 5 years OR Minimum 500 hours in Nursing practice in the last
2 years OR Passing NCLEX within the last 5 years OR National certification in specialty area in last 5 years
OR Completion of a refresher/orientation program in the last 5 years
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