RNs and LPNs: One-time requirement for seven hours of pain management-related CE. One hour must be a course to be provided by the Oregon Pain Management Commission.The remaining six hours can be your choice of pain management topics. Once this requirement is fulfilled, there is no additional CE requirements for renewal.

Any initial or renewal applications received after July 1, 2021, must show two hours of cultural competency education.

Nursing licenses and certificates are good for two years and expire at midnight the day before your birthday -in even years if you were born in an even year, or in odd years if you were born in an odd year.