Nurses · Delaware · Continuing education
Delaware Nursing CE Requirements & License Renewal (2026)
01 In short
- RN30 contact hours every 2 years, including 3 h substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act), 1 h child abuse recognition & reporting; renewal in odd-numbered years.
- LPN24 contact hours every 2 years, including 3 h substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act), 1 h child abuse recognition & reporting; renewal by February 28 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Delaware RN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Set date, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Other
- Renewal deadline
- In odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Contact hours earned through a Board-approved method or from an approved provider
- New licensees
- Hours for the first renewal depend on when the license was first issued (table on the board's renewal page).
- Audits & records
- Random audits; certificates and practice verification are uploaded to DELPROS only when selected for audit.
- Renew online
- delpros.delaware.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act) | 3 | every renewal |
| Child abuse recognition & reporting | 1 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Separate practice requirement for active licensees: 1,000 practice hours in the last 5 years or 400 hours in the last 2 years, or a refresher course completed within 2 years.
Good to know. CE is entered in the DELPROS CE tracker before renewal. The 1-hour topic covers recognizing and responding to abuse, exploitation, trafficking or domestic violence of vulnerable persons (children, elders, disabled) or the related reporting duties. RN periods end Feb 28, May 31 or Sep 30 of odd years.
Source: dpr.delaware.gov · Delaware Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations, Section 9.2.1.1.1 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Delaware LPN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 24contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Feb 28, even yrs
- Reporting
- Other
- Renewal deadline
- By February 28 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Contact hours earned through a Board-approved method or from an approved provider
- New licensees
- Hours for the first renewal depend on when the license was first issued (table on the board's renewal page).
- Audits & records
- Random audits; certificates and practice verification are uploaded to DELPROS only when selected for audit.
- Renew online
- delpros.delaware.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act) | 3 | every renewal |
| Child abuse recognition & reporting | 1 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Separate practice requirement for active licensees: 1,000 practice hours in the last 5 years or 400 hours in the last 2 years, or a refresher course completed within 2 years.
Good to know. CE is entered in the DELPROS CE tracker before renewal. The 1-hour topic covers recognizing and responding to abuse, exploitation, trafficking or domestic violence of vulnerable persons (children, elders, disabled) or the related reporting duties. LPN period ends Feb 28 of even years.
Source: dpr.delaware.gov · Delaware Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations, Section 9.2.1.1.1 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How do I verify a nurse license in Delaware?
Use the license lookup of the Delaware Board of Nursing (Division of Professional Regulation) (dpr.delaware.gov/boards/nursing); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
How many CE hours do nurses need in Delaware?
RN: 30 contact hours every 2 years. LPN: 24 contact hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for nurses in Delaware?
RN: Contact hours earned through a Board-approved method or from an approved provider. LPN: Contact hours earned through a Board-approved method or from an approved provider.
When is the renewal deadline for nurses in Delaware?
RN: Licenses renew in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle). LPN: Licenses renew by February 28 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).