Rhode Island CE Requirements for License Renewal

Rhode-Island.jpegAs a nurse in the state of Rhode Island, you are required to earn continuing education to renew your active license.  All of our CE activities are accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). 

Renewal Requirements

RN
  • Every two years
    • 10 hours of continuing education, including 2 hours related to substance abuse
  • 1 hour on Alzheimer's disease one time per career
LPN 
  • Every two years
    • 10 hours of continuing education, including 2 hours related to substance abuse
  • 1 hour on Alzheimer's disease one time per career
Advanced Practice
  • Every two years
    • 10 hours of continuing education, including 2 hours related to substance abuse
  • 1 hour on Alzheimer's disease one time per career
  • For Prescriptive Authority
    • 8 hours on opioid or other substance use disorders

Visit the State of Rhode Island Department of Health for more information on your renewal requirements.

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