California Nursing CE Requirements

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CE Requirements for RNs

Total Hours Required: 30 | Elective Hours: 30 | Renewal Cycle in Years: 2

All RNs in the State of California who wish to maintain an active license are required to complete 30 hours of continuing education for license renewal.

The California Board of Nursing will not accept courses approved for less than 1 contact hour.

Within the first two years of licensure, RNs must complete:

  • 1 hour of direct participation in an approved course covering implicit bias. This course cannot be taken on Nurse.com
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CE Requirements for LVNs

Total Hours Required: 30 | Elective Hours: 30 | Renewal Cycle in Years: 2

All LVNs in the State of California who wish to maintain an active license are required to complete 30 hours of continuing education for license renewal.

The California Board of Nursing will not accept courses approved for less than 1 contact hour.

Within the first two years of licensure, LVNs must complete:

  • 1 hour of direct participation in an approved course covering implicit bias. This course cannot be taken on Nurse.com