Illinois Board of Nursing CE Requirements

Illinois RNs and LPNs complete 20 contact hours of continuing education every two-year renewal, including three required topics.

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What Illinois requires

20 contact hours every two years for RNs and LPNs.

1 hour of sexual harassment prevention.

1 hour of implicit bias.

1 hour of Alzheimer's disease and dementia care.

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All-Access includes every course for $29.99 a year, renewing yearly until you cancel. Single courses are $5 per credited contact hour. Open the Illinois page for the matching courses.

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Illinois Board of Nursing CE Requirements: common questions

How many CE hours do Illinois nurses need?
20 contact hours every two-year renewal.
What topics are required in Illinois?
Sexual harassment prevention, implicit bias, and Alzheimer's/dementia — 1 hour each.