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Cheap Nursing CEUs: All-Access vs Paying Per Course
Compare the cost and flexibility of a $29.99 yearly All-Access pass with individual nursing CE courses priced at $5 per contact hour.
Updated 2026-11-10 · Nursing CE editorial team
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Quick answer
At $5 per contact hour, individual courses cost less if you need five or fewer hours, while the $29.99 yearly All-Access pass becomes the lower-cost option at six or more hours. The pass includes every course, instant certificates, and self-paced online access, but you should confirm your requirements with your nursing board before enrolling.
Which cheap nursing CEUs option costs less?
At $5 per contact hour, paying for individual courses is cheaper when you need five or fewer contact hours. If you need six or more, the $29.99-per-year All-Access pass generally costs less and gives you access to every course on this site.
For example, five contact hours purchased separately cost $25, while six cost $30. That makes six contact hours the point at which the $29.99 All-Access pass becomes the more economical choice.
Before buying either option, confirm your renewal requirements with your nursing board. Required hours, course topics, renewal periods, and acceptance rules vary by license and jurisdiction.
How does the $29.99 All-Access pass compare with $5-per-hour courses?
The cost difference becomes more noticeable as the number of contact hours increases. Ten contact hours purchased individually would cost $50, while 20 would cost $100. The All-Access pass remains $29.99 for the year and includes every available course.
An annual pass may also help nurses who hold more than one license, want to complete optional professional development, or prefer to spread coursework throughout the year. However, nurses should verify that selected courses meet each board's requirements before completing them.
The pass renews yearly. If you only want it for one renewal cycle, remember to cancel before the renewal date.
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What is included with the All-Access nursing CE pass?
Our All-Access pass includes every course for $29.99 per year. Courses are self-paced and online, so working nurses can complete education around shifts, family responsibilities, and changing schedules.
Certificates are available instantly after successful course completion. Save copies for your records and follow your board or facility instructions for reporting completed education.
The pass can also provide flexibility if you discover that you need a particular topic later in the year. Instead of purchasing another individual course, you can choose from the included course library.
When is paying per course the better choice?
Paying $5 per contact hour may be the better value if you need only a small number of hours. At that rate, one contact hour costs $5, three cost $15, and five cost $25, all below the annual pass price.
Single-course purchasing can also make sense when you need one specific topic and do not expect to take additional education during the year. Check the course details first to make sure the content and contact hours fit your needs.
This site also offers one free course, Improving Interprofessional Communication and Collaboration. If that topic meets your learning goals, it can be a useful way to try the course experience before paying, although you should still verify board acceptance.
Do cheap nursing CEUs count for license renewal?
Price alone does not determine whether nursing continuing education counts toward renewal. Your board may have rules about accepted providers, required subjects, completion dates, documentation, or how education must be reported.
Review your board's current requirements before choosing a course or pass. If you work for a healthcare organization, also follow facility protocols because employer education requirements may differ from license renewal requirements.
Nurses often use “CEUs” as a general term for continuing education, but boards may describe requirements in contact hours. Technically, one CEU is commonly equal to 10 contact hours, so use the terminology and calculation required by your board.
How should nurses choose between All-Access and individual courses?
Start by estimating how many contact hours you expect to complete during the next year. If the total is six or more, the $29.99 All-Access pass is generally less expensive than paying $5 per contact hour.
Next, check whether you need specific subjects rather than general elective education. Compare those requirements with the available course topics and confirm acceptance directly with your nursing board when necessary.
Finally, consider convenience as well as price. Self-paced access, a broader course selection, and instant certificates can be valuable when deadlines are approaching or your work schedule makes live education difficult.