CE contact hours are not required for 1st time renewals following the issuance a license. Thereafter, 30 contact hours of CE is required every 2-year renewal period.
Here's what you need to renew your California Nursing license
The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Board of Registered Nursing. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Nursing licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.
California Nursing: RN (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
30
Mandatory Hours:
0
Elective Hours:
30
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
Online Info
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Board of Registered Nursing
Phone:
9163223350
Fax:
9165747699
Website:
https://rn.ca.gov/
Address:
P.O. Box 944210 Sacramento, 94244
California Nursing: LVN-LPN (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
30
Mandatory Hours:
0
Elective Hours:
30
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
Online Info
CE contact hours are not required for 1st time renewals following the issuance a license. Thereafter, 30 contact hours of CE is required every 2-year renewal period.
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Board of Registered Nursing
Phone:
9163223350
Fax:
9165747699
Website:
https://rn.ca.gov/
Address:
P.O. Box 944210 Sacramento, 94244
California Nursing: APN (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
30
Mandatory Hours:
0
Elective Hours:
30
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
Online Info
Continuing education contact hours are not required for 1st time renewals following the issuance of a license. Thereafter, 30 contact hours of CE is required every 2-year renewal period.
Additional requirement for APNs with prescriptive authority:
Furnish Schedule II Controlled Substances (pharmacology covering the drugs or devices to be furnished or ordered) by completion of a 2-hour BRN-approved course. CME category I is acceptable to meet CE requirements.
Additional requirement for APNs with prescriptive authority:
Furnish Schedule II Controlled Substances (pharmacology covering the drugs or devices to be furnished or ordered) by completion of a 2-hour BRN-approved course. CME category I is acceptable to meet CE requirements.
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Board of Registered Nursing
Phone:
9163223350
Fax:
9165747699
Website:
https://rn.ca.gov/
Address:
P.O. Box 944210 Sacramento, 94244
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.