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Alabama
First renewal
- 4 contact hours of Alabama Board-provided continuing education related to Board functions, the Nurse Practice the Act, regulations, professional conduct, and accountability
Every two years
- 24 hours of continuing education
Alaska
RN and LPN must complete two of the following methods to maintain continuing competency:
- 30 contact hours of continuing education
- 60 hours of participation in uncompensated professional activities
- 320 hours of employment as an RN or LPN
Arizona
NO CEU REQUIREMENT
As a nurse in the state of Arizona, you do not have a continuing education requirement to renew your active license. But, for your continued professional development needs, please explore courses offered at www.fastceforless.com.
Arkansas
Every two years
- 15 hours of continuing education including:
- 15 contact hours of appropriately accredited practice-focused activities, or (2) Hold a current nationally recognized certification/recertification, or (3) Completed a minimum of one college credit hour course in nursing with a grade of C or better during licensure period. Reinstatement from inactive status/late renewals of less than five years must complete 20 contact hours of appropriately accredited activities.
California
Every two years
- 30 hours of continuing education
Colorado
NO CEU REQUIREMENT
As a nurse in the state of Colorado, you do not have a continuing education requirement to renew your active license. But, for your continued professional development needs, please explore courses offered at www.fastceforless.com.
Connecticut
NO CEU REQUIREMENT
As a nurse in the state of Connecticut, you do not have a continuing education requirement to renew your active license. But, for your continued professional development needs, please explore courses offered at www.fastceforless.com.
Delaware
Every two years
- 30 hours of continuing education including:
- 30 hours every two years (after first renewal). Renewal requires attestation of CE completion and practice of at least 1,000 hours in the past five years or 400 hours in the past two years.
- SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS- All RNs must complete three hours of CE in substance abuse.
District of Columbia
Every two years
- 24 hours of continuing education including:
- 3 hours on HIV/Aids
- 2 hours on cultural competency focusing on patients who identify as LGBTQ topics
Florida
Every two years
- 24 hours of continuing education, including the following Florida Board approved courses:
- 2 hours on the laws and rules that govern the practice of nursing in Florida
- 2 hours related to medical error prevention
- 2 hours related to human trafficking
Initial renewal
- 1 hour related to HIV/AIDS
Every four years
- 2 hours related to recognizing impairment in the workplace
Each third renewal period
- 3 hours related to domestic violence
Georgia
Every two years
- 30 hours of continuing education
Hawaii
NO CEU REQUIREMENT
As a nurse in the state of Hawaii, you do not have a continuing education requirement to renew your active license. But, for your continued professional development needs, please explore courses offered at www.fastceforless.com.
Idaho
NO CEU REQUIREMENT
As a nurse in the state of Idaho, you do not have a continuing education requirement to renew your active license. But, for your continued professional development needs, please explore courses offered at www.fastceforless.com.
Illinois
Every two years
- 20 hours of continuing education including:
- 1 hour in sexual harassment training
Indiana
NO CEU REQUIREMENT
As a nurse in the state of Indiana, you do not have a continuing education requirement to renew your active license. But, for your continued professional development needs, please explore courses offered at www.fastceforless.com.
Iowa
Every three years
- 36 hours of continuing education including:
- 1 hour of continuing education related to the identification and reporting of child/dependent adult abuse (for those who regularly examine, attend, counsel or treat dependent adults or children). This course MUST be taken through the Iowa Department of Public Health.
Kansas
Every two years
- 30 hours of continuing education
Kentucky
Every year
- 14 hours of continuing education, including:
- 3 hours related to domestic violence (one-time requirement). Retain documentation until retirement.
- 1.5 hours on pediatric abusive head trauma (one-time requirement). Retain documentation until retirement.
Louisiana
Every year
- 5 hours for RNs who practiced nursing 1600 hours (or more) within the calendar year
- 10 hours for RNs who practiced nursing at least 160 hours during the calendar year
- 15 hours for RNs who practiced nursing less than 160 hours during the calendar year
Maine
NO CEU REQUIREMENT
As a nurse in the state of Maine, you do not have a continuing education requirement to renew your active license. But, for your continued professional development needs, please explore courses offered at www.fastceforless.com.
Maryland
NO CEU REQUIREMENT
As a nurse in the state of Maryland, you do not have a continuing education requirement to renew your active license. But, for your continued professional development needs, please explore courses offered at www.fastceforless.com.
Massachusetts
Every two years
- 15 hours of continuing education
- 1 hour must address Chapter 260 requirements for Sexual and/or Domestic Violence through Massachusetts Board.
Michigan
Every two years
- 25 hours of continuing education including:
- 2 hours in pain and pain symptom management
- One-time training course in Human trafficking
Minnesota
Every two years
- 24 hours of continuing education
Mississippi
Every two years, starting with 2021 renewal cycle
- 20 hours of continuing education
Missouri
NO CEU REQUIREMENT
As a nurse in the state of Missouri, you do not have a continuing education requirement to renew your active license. But, for your continued professional development needs, please explore courses offered at www.fastceforless.com.
Montana
Every two years
- 24 hours of continuing education
Nebraska
Every two years
- 20 hours of continuing education and 500 hours of practiced nursing during the past five years.
Nevada
Every two years
- 30 hours of continuing education including:
- 4 hours relating to the medical consequences of an act of bioterrorism/terrorism that involves the use of a weapon of mass destruction.
- 2 hours relating to cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
New Hampshire
Every two years
- 30 hours of continuing education
New Jersey
Every two years
- 30 hours of continuing education including:
- 1 hour concerning prescription opioid drugs, including alternatives to opioids for managing and treating pain, and the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion
New Mexico
Every two years
- 30 hours of continuing education
New York
Child Abuse: New York Mandatory Reported Training
- 2 hours of continuing education
Infection Control and Barrier Precautions
- 4 hours of continuing education
North Carolina
Every two years
- 30 hours of continuing education
North Dakota
Every two years
- 12 hours of continuing education
Ohio
Every two years
- 24 hours of continuing education
- 1 hour related to Chapter 4723 of the Ohio Nurse Practice Code and Rules (Category A)
Oklahoma
Every two years
- 24 hours of continuing education
Oregon
Every two years
- 7 hours of continuing education in Pain Management for 1st renewal.
- 1 hour through Oregon Pain Management Commission
Pennsylvania
Every two years
- 30 hours of continuing education, including:
- 2 hours of approved training on the topic of child abuse recognition and reporting
Puerto Rico
Every two years
- 30 hours of continuing education-only 20 hours can be on-line
- 3 hours of Infection Control that includes HIV, Hepatitis, and TB
Rhode Island
Every two years
- 10 hours of continuing education including:
- 2 hours on substance abuse
South Carolina
Every two years
- 30 hours of continuing education
South Dakota
NO CEU REQUIREMENT
As a nurse in the state of South Dakota, you do not have a continuing education requirement to renew your active license. But, for your continued professional development needs, please explore courses offered at www.fastceforless.com.
Tennessee
Every two years
- 5 hours of continuing education (10 hours if not currently practicing)
Texas
Every two years
- 20 hours of continuing education in area of practice
- 2 contact hours related to geriatric care for those who work with older adults
Every six years
- 2 hours related to nursing jurisprudence and nursing ethics
Utah
Every two years
- 30 hours of continuing education
- 15 hours of continuing education; or 200 practice hours
Virgin Islands
NO CEU REQUIREMENT
As a nurse in the state of the Virgin Islands, you do not have a continuing education requirement to renew your active license. But, for your continued professional development needs, please explore courses offered at www.fastceforless.com.
Virginia
Every two years
- 30 continuing education hours
- 15 continuing education hours plus 640 active practice hours
Washington State
Every year
- 8 hours continuing education including:
- One time 6-hour suicide prevention course
West Virgina
Every two years
- 12 continuing education hours including:
- 2 hours of CE for mental health conditions common to veterans and their families annually
- 4 hours initially and then 1 hour thereafter annually of CE for best prescribing and drug diversion training if you prescribe, administer or dispense controlled substances.
Wisconsin
NO CEU REQUIREMENT
As a nurse in the state of Wisconsin, you do not have a continuing education requirement to renew your active license. But, for your continued professional development needs, please explore courses offered at www.fastceforless.com.
Wyoming
30 continuing education hours or
15 continuing education hours plus 200 hours of employment or
400 hours of employment
Canada
NO CEU REQUIREMENT
As a nurse in the Provinces of Canada and its territories, you do not have a continuing education requirement to renew your active license. But, for your continued professional development needs, please explore courses offered at www.fastceforless.com.
Guam
NO CEU REQUIREMENT
As a nurse in the state of Guam, you do not have a continuing education requirement to renew your active license. But, for your continued professional development needs, please explore courses offered at www.fastceforless.com.
