Puerto Rico Nursing CE Requirements

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CE Requirements for RNs

Total Hours Required: 30 | Elective Hours: 21
| Renewal Cycle in Years: 3

RNs must complete 30 contact hours every licensing period. 20 contact hours may be earned through distance learning.

Three (3) hours of infection control that includes HIV, Hepatitis and TB is also required.

Six (6) hours must be relevant to the RN's specialty area or functional role.

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CE Requirements for LPNs

Total Hours Required: 21 | Elective Hours: 12
| Renewal Cycle in Years: 3

LPNs must complete 21 contact hours every licensing period. 15 contact hours may be earned through distance learning.

Three (3) hours of infection control that includes HIV, Hepatitis and TB is also required.

Six (6) hours must be relevant to the RN's specialty area or functional role.