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CE Requirements for RNs
Total Hours Required: 30 | Elective Hours: 30 | Renewal Cycle in Years: 2All RNs in the State of California who wish to maintain an active license are required to complete 30 hours of continuing education for license renewal.
Within the first two years of licensure, RNs must complete:- 1 hour of direct participation in an approved course covering implicit bias. This course cannot be taken on Nurse.com
CE Requirements for LPNs
Total Hours Required: 30 | Elective Hours: 30 | Renewal Cycle in Years: 2All LPNs in the State of California who wish to maintain an active license are required to complete 30 hours of continuing education for license renewal.
Within the first two years of licensure, LPNs must complete:- 1 hour of direct participation in an approved course covering implicit bias. This course cannot be taken on Nurse.com
CE Requirements for APRNs
Total Hours Required: 30 | Elective Hours: 30 | Renewal Cycle in Years: 2All APRNs in the State of California who wish to maintain an active license are required to complete 30 hours of continuing education for license renewal.
Within the first two years of licensure, APRNs must complete:- 1 hour of direct participation in an approved course covering implicit bias. This course cannot be taken on Nurse.com
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Requirements for Successful Completion
Learners will receive one certificate for completion for the entire package. If separate certificates for each educational activity are needed, Relias suggests the Standard Membership which provides a robust offering of educational topics. The Standard Membership allows the learner to align their educational experience with their own professional development needs.
Learners must view all the content in its entirety to successfully complete the package and receive their certificate. After each activity, a question will ask how likely each course is to be recommended which will provide Relias data on how relevant the content is to the current market.
NOTE: One overall evaluation survey is included in the renewal package. Learners must view all courses and complete the evaluation survey to receive the CE certificate.
Credit Claiming and Reporting
Relias sends your completion data to CEBroker. Learner’s license/certification profile must have correct licensure information entered to receive their CE certificate and be reported accurately.
Disclaimer: Relias may provide interactions and knowledge checks within the activity to increase engagement and test knowledge comprehension. It is important to note that some states require specific content to have a post-test to validate a change in knowledge or behavior.
State packages are designed to help nurses meet their foundational CE and special topic requirements for their state. Please check your state board requirements for additional CE needs.
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Single certificate for total credit hours upon completion of all courses included in the package. (Individual courses do not carry CE credit.)
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Full access to our library of 1,000+ courses. Ideal for APRNs or travel nurses who need to meet multiple state requirements.
$149.99
Free state renewal packages with all required courses and no test required*
Free access to 1,000+ accredited CE courses, including premium courses over 1.5 contact hours
25-hours Advanced Practice Pharmacology course ($259 value)
Certificates upon course completion
License renewal reminders and free CE alerts
One-year access included with subscription
*State packages do not require tests except in states where tests are mandatory, or on state-required topics. Nurse.com makes every effort to provide a course for every state-required topic; some newer requirements may not be available yet. Contact Nurse.com for assistance. Member discounts exclude Self-Paced Certification Test Prep.
Frequently Asked Questions on California
Do college courses count as CEUs for nurses?
The number of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) required to become and remain a Registered Nurse (RN) varies by state and specific licensing boards. Find the CE requirements for your state here: https://www.nurse.com/state-nurse-ce-requirements
Conversion and Definition:
1 CEU is equivalent to 10 contact hours. Contact hours are a measure of actual time spent in educational activities, where one contact hour typically equals 60 minutes of instruction.
Verification and Compliance:
Many states allow nurses to choose from a variety of educational activities to earn CEUs, including online courses, seminars, and workshops. It's essential to ensure that these courses are accredited and recognized by the state's nursing board.
How many CEUs are needed to become an RN?
The number of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) required to become and remain a Registered Nurse (RN) varies by state and specific licensing boards. Find the CE requirements for your state here: https://www.nurse.com/state-nurse-ce-requirements
Conversion and Definition:
1 CEU is equivalent to 10 contact hours. Contact hours are a measure of actual time spent in educational activities, where one contact hour typically equals 60 minutes of instruction.
Verification and Compliance:
Many states allow nurses to choose from a variety of educational activities to earn CEUs, including online courses, seminars, and workshops. It's essential to ensure that these courses are accredited and recognized by the state's nursing board.
Are contact hours the same as CEUs?
The number of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) required to become and remain a Registered Nurse (RN) varies by state and specific licensing boards. Find the CE requirements for your state here: https://www.nurse.com/state-nurse-ce-requirements
Conversion and Definition:
1 CEU is equivalent to 10 contact hours. Contact hours are a measure of actual time spent in educational activities, where one contact hour typically equals 60 minutes of instruction.
Verification and Compliance:
Many states allow nurses to choose from a variety of educational activities to earn CEUs, including online courses, seminars, and workshops. It's essential to ensure that these courses are accredited and recognized by the state's nursing board.
Why should I sign up for a free membership from Nurse.com?
Signing up for a free membership from Nurse.com provides access to over 1,000 CE courses, the latest nursing news, and networking opportunities. Enjoy exclusive discounts on courses and career development tools, such as resume building and job searching. The personalized learning dashboard helps track your progress and manage CE credits. Engage with a supportive community through events and discussions. Enhance your expertise with specialty courses tailored to various nursing fields.
What is the difference between an Unlimited CE account and a registered user account?
The number of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) required to become and remain a Registered Nurse (RN) varies by state and specific licensing boards. Find the CE requirements for your state here: https://www.nurse.com/state-nurse-ce-requirements
Conversion and Definition:
1 CEU is equivalent to 10 contact hours. Contact hours are a measure of actual time spent in educational activities, where one contact hour typically equals 60 minutes of instruction.
Verification and Compliance:
Many states allow nurses to choose from a variety of educational activities to earn CEUs, including online courses, seminars, and workshops. It's essential to ensure that these courses are accredited and recognized by the state's nursing board.
Will all my history remain intact within my profile?
The number of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) required to become and remain a Registered Nurse (RN) varies by state and specific licensing boards. Find the CE requirements for your state here: https://www.nurse.com/state-nurse-ce-requirements
Conversion and Definition:
1 CEU is equivalent to 10 contact hours. Contact hours are a measure of actual time spent in educational activities, where one contact hour typically equals 60 minutes of instruction.
Verification and Compliance:
Many states allow nurses to choose from a variety of educational activities to earn CEUs, including online courses, seminars, and workshops. It's essential to ensure that these courses are accredited and recognized by the state's nursing board.
Who do I contact if I need support?
The number of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) required to become and remain a Registered Nurse (RN) varies by state and specific licensing boards. Find the CE requirements for your state here: https://www.nurse.com/state-nurse-ce-requirements
Conversion and Definition:
1 CEU is equivalent to 10 contact hours. Contact hours are a measure of actual time spent in educational activities, where one contact hour typically equals 60 minutes of instruction.
Verification and Compliance:
Many states allow nurses to choose from a variety of educational activities to earn CEUs, including online courses, seminars, and workshops. It's essential to ensure that these courses are accredited and recognized by the state's nursing board.
What if I only am able to complete half a course?
The number of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) required to become and remain a Registered Nurse (RN) varies by state and specific licensing boards. Find the CE requirements for your state here: https://www.nurse.com/state-nurse-ce-requirements
Conversion and Definition:
1 CEU is equivalent to 10 contact hours. Contact hours are a measure of actual time spent in educational activities, where one contact hour typically equals 60 minutes of instruction.
Verification and Compliance:
Many states allow nurses to choose from a variety of educational activities to earn CEUs, including online courses, seminars, and workshops. It's essential to ensure that these courses are accredited and recognized by the state's nursing board.