California · free nursing CE
California Free nursing CE for nurses
Free courses carry the same certificate, the same contact hours and the same instant reporting as paid courses — no card required.
- Instant certificate
- Finish on your phone
- Accepted online CE
How California words this requirement
California does not name free nursing CE as a separate mandated topic. These hours count toward your general contact-hour total for the California Board of Registered Nursing.
- Courses available
- 0 courses
- Reporting
- Self-report
- Compact state
- No
- Last verified
- 2026-06-30
Source: Placeholder citation: 16 CCR §1451 et seq. (admin-managed field).. California Board of Registered Nursing
Free nursing CE courses
Matched on the topic, not on California's rules. Check your own renewal requirements before you count these hours.
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Every California hour, one payment
Free nursing CE plus the rest of your California requirement, unlimited for a year.
One-time payment · unlimited contact hours for 12 months · certificates the moment you finish.
Common questions
- Does California require free nursing CE CE?
- California does not list free nursing CE as a separately named mandated topic, but these hours still count toward your general contact-hour total. Confirm current rules with the California Board of Registered Nursing.
- Is online free nursing CE CE accepted in California?
- Yes — self-paced online coursework from an approved provider is accepted. Your certificate names the topic, which is what a board audit asks for.
- How does California receive the hours?
- User self-report at renewal; retain certificates 4 years
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