Accreditation & State Continuing Education Requirements
We strive to keep this information up-to-date. It is, however, the responsibility of each professional to understand what is his or her state licensing board requires for license renewal, as well as what that licensing board identifies as acceptable continuing education. Please contact your board for verification if you are unsure of your continuing education requirements.
Renewal is every 2 years unless otherwise noted.
| State | License | Home Study Hours Permitted / Hours Required | Courses Accredited by | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama |
RN, LPN | 24/24 | ANCC | |
| Alaska |
RN, LPN | 30/30 | ANCC | |
| Arizona |
RN, LPN | No CE Required | ||
| Arkansas |
RN, LPN | 15/15 | ANCC | |
| California |
RN, LVN | 30/30 | Provider # CEP1704 | |
| Colorado |
RN, LPN | No CE Required | ||
| Connecticut |
RN, LPN | No CE Required | ||
| D.C. |
RN | 24/24 | ||
| D.C. |
LPN | 18/18 | ||
| Delaware |
RN | 30/30 | ANCC | |
| Delaware |
LPN | 24/24 | ANCC | |
| Florida |
RN, LPN | 24/24 | Provider #50-1408 | Includes 2 hr Medical Error Prevention (every renewal), 2 hrs Domestic Violence (every 3rd renewal) and 1 hr HIV/AIDS (one time only) We report your Credits to CE Broker ![]() |
| Florida |
CNA | 12+/12+ | Provider # 50-1408 | |
| Georgia |
RN | No CE Required | ||
| Hawaii |
RN, LPN | No CE Required | ||
| Idaho |
RN, LPN | No CE Required | ||
| Illinois |
RN | 20/20 | ANCC | |
| Illinois |
LPN | 20/20 | ANCC | |
| Indiana |
RN, LPN | No CE Required | ||
| Iowa |
RN, LPN | 36/36 | ANCC | Renewal is every 3 years. |
| Kansas |
RN, LPN | 30/30 | ANCC | |
| Kentucky |
RN, LPN | 14/14 | Provider # 7-0031 | Renewal is every year. Requirements include:
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| Louisiana |
RN | All/5,10,or 15 | ANCC | Determined by the number of hours worked. F/T 5 hours; P/T 10 hours annually; Inactive 15 Hrs annually |
| Louisiana |
LPN | No CE Required | ||
| Maine |
RN, LPN | No CE Required | ||
| Maryland |
RN, LPN | No CE Required | ||
| Massachusetts |
RN, LPN | 15/15 | ANCC | |
| Michigan |
RN, LPN | 25/25 | ANCC | Includes 1 hr Pain & Symptom Management (every renewal). Courses End-of-Life Issues & Pain Management and Pain: The Fifth Vital Sign meet the requirement. |
| Minnesota |
RN | 24/24 | ANCC | |
| Minnesota |
LPN | 12/12 | ANCC | |
| Mississippi |
RN, LPN | No CE Required | ||
| Missouri |
RN, LPN | No CE Required | ||
| Montana |
RN, LPN | 24/24 | ANCC | |
| Nebraska |
RN, LPN | 20/20 | ANCC | |
| Nevada |
RN, LPN | 30/30 | ANCC | Course #2028 Bioterrorism: Preparedness For Healthcare Professionals Exceeds Mandatory Requirement |
| Nevada |
CNA | 24/24 | ANCC | |
| New Hampshire |
RN, LPN | 30/30 | ANCC | |
| New Jersey |
RN, LPN | 30/30 | ANCC | Course #332 Legacy of Life:Organ & Tissue Donation Exceeds Mandatory Requirement |
| New Mexico |
RN, LPN | 30/30 | ANCC | |
| New York |
RN, LPN | No Limit | Provider # TP02050 | Nurses must complete Science of Infection Control Principles (valid through June 25, 2016) training every 4 years. This course also available to Physicians, Registered Physician Assistants and Credentialed/Affiliated Professionals. |
| North Carolina |
RN, LPN | All/15 or 30 | ANCC | |
| North Dakota |
RN, LPN | 12/12 | ANCC | |
| Ohio |
RN, LPN | 24/24 | ANCC | |
| Ohio |
OH Law | 1/1 (Cat. A) | Approver #M-08-052 | Includes 1 hr Ohio Nursing Law & Standards of Practice (every renewal) |
| Oklahoma |
RN, LPN | No CE Required | ||
| Oregon |
RN, LPN | No CE Required | ||
| Pennsylvania |
RN | 30/30 | ANCC | |
| Rhode Island |
RN, LPN | 10/10 | ANCC | |
| South Carolina |
RN, LPN | 30/30 | ANCC | |
| South Dakota |
RN, LPN | No CE Required | ||
| Tennessee |
RN, LPN | 5/5 | ANCC | |
| Texas |
RN, LVN | 20/20 | ANCC | All courses are Type 1 credit |
| Utah |
RN, LPN | All/15 or 30 | ANCC | Determined by the numbers of hours worked. |
| Vermont |
RN, LPN | No CE Required | ||
| Virgin Islands (US) |
RN, LPN | 10/15 | ANCC | |
| Virginia |
RN, LPN | No CE Required | ||
| Washington |
RN, LPN | All/45 | ANCC | Renewal every 3 years |
| West Virginia |
RN | 12/12 | ANCC | Renewal is every year. 3 hour chemical dependency/substance abuse disorders needed by 10/31/13 |
| West Virginia |
LPN | 24/24 | ANCC | renewal every 2 years. 3 hour chemical dependency/substance abuse disorders needed by 10/31/13. |
| Wisconsin |
RN, LPN | No CE Required | ||
| Wyoming |
RN, LPN | All/20 | ANCC | Determined by the number of hours worked. |
Iowa – Any nurse may submit an evaluation directly to the Iowa Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing Approval of an individual nursing continuing education provider does not constitute endorsement of offering content.
| Accredited Organizations | Hours Permitted by Self Study | Granted By |
|---|---|---|
| American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) | 100 CERP / 3 Years (Category A) | ANCC/SBN |
| Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) | 125 | ANCC |
| American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) | 80/2years | ANCC |
| American Electrology Association (AEA) | Varies by State | AEA Approved Provider |
| Physician's Assistants | 50 (Category 2) | NCCPA |
| National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA) | 50 / 2 Years | ANCC |
| U.S. Military Nurses | 30 | ANCC |
| California Psychiatric Technicians | 30 / 30 | Provider # CEP 1704 |
| California Respiratory Care Practitioners | 15 / 15 | Provider # CEP 1704 |
Florida - CE Broker![]() |
Varies by profession | Provider # 50-1408 |
| Rhode Island Respiratory Care Practitioners | 12 / 2 years/td> | ANCC |
| Rhode Island Occupational Therapists | 20 / 2 years (Category 2)< | ANCC |
| Texas Dept. Of Health Medical Radiologic Technicians |
12 / 24 Indirectly Related | ANCC/TDH Approved |
Respiratory Care Practitioners
As an ANCC accredited provider, the following Respiratory Therapy State Boards accept courses offered by the National Center: Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.
Nursing Home Administrators
With ANCC Accreditation, the American College of Healthcare Administrators accepts CE programs developed by the National Center (NCCE).



