Massachusetts Nursing CE Requirements

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CE Requirements for RNs

Total Hours Required: 15 | Elective Hours: 13 | Renewal Cycle in Years: 2

All RNs in the State of Massachusetts who wish to maintain an active license are required to complete 15 hours of continuing education for license renewal.

For initial licensure, RNs must complete:

  • A course on the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with cognitive impairments, including, but not limited to, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. There is no hour requirement

For license renewal, RNs must complete:

  • 2 hours of domestic and sexual violence. This course is provided by the state, Nures.com cannot be used to fill this requirement
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CE Requirements for LVNs

Total Hours Required: 15 | Elective Hours: 13 | Renewal Cycle in Years: 2

All LVNs in the State of Massachusetts who wish to maintain an active license are required to complete 15 hours of continuing education for license renewal.

For initial licensure, LVNs must complete:

  • A course on the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with cognitive impairments, including, but not limited to, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. There is no hour requirement

For license renewal, LVNs must complete:

  • 2 hours of domestic and sexual violence. This course is provided by the state, Nures.com cannot be used to fill this requirement