Rhode Island Nursing CEU Requirements
Rhode Island RNs, LPNs, and APRNs are required to complete ten (10) hours of continuing education every 2 years. Learn more about Rhode Island license requirements below.
CE Requirements for Rhode Island Nursing License Renewal
Rhode Island RNs, LPNs, and APRNs are required to complete ten (10) hours of continuing education every 2 years. Two (2) of these hours must be on substance abuse. One (1) hour of continuing education on Alzheimer’s disease is required per career. APRNs with prescriptive authority must complete thirty (30) hours of continuing education in pharmacology every 6 years.
See Rhode Island Board of Nursing for more information.
All our courses are ANCC accredited and will help you satisfy your continuing education requirements.
Select your profession below to view the appropriate requirements:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there continuing education requirements for Rhode Island nurses?
Yes, Rhode Island RNs, LPNs, and APRNs are required to complete ten (10) hours of continuing education every 2 years.
When is the nurse re-licensure deadline for Rhode Island nurses?
Rhode Island licenses expire every 2 years and a renewal notice will be issued 60 days before expiration. Check the nursing portal for expiration date.
Are there any mandatory continuing education requirements for Rhode Island nurses?
Yes, of the ten (10) hours required, two (2) of these hours must be on substance abuse. One (1) hour of continuing education on Alzheimer’s disease is required per career. APRNs with prescriptive authority must complete thirty (30) hours of continuing education in pharmacology every 6 years.
For more detailed requirements, please visit the Rhode Island Nursing Board.
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Featured Rhode Island Courses
View featured courses for Rhode Island below. A sortable list of all Rhode Island courses is available here.
Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace N217B
Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances N223D
Chiropractic Care: Pediatrics N277C
Palliative and Hospice Care N183D
Empathy in the Clinician-Patient Relationship and in Telemedicine N350B
Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping N444B
Human Sexuality Across the Lifespan N519
Eating Disorders – A Focus on Hispanic Americans N467
Advance Directives and Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders N070C
Geriatrics Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders in the Older Adult N488
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Suicide Prevention N509
Accreditation Approval Statements
NurseCE4Less is nationally accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and has been providing nursing continuing education for well over a decade. Additionally, we maintain certification with the Florida Board of Nursing, California Board of Registered Nursing and are integrated with CE Broker for next day reporting in applicable states.