Nurses · Rhode Island · Continuing education
Rhode Island Nursing CE Requirements & License Renewal (2026)
01 In short
- RN10 continuing education hours every 2 years; renewal by March 1.
- LPN10 continuing education hours every 2 years; renewal by March 1.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Rhode Island RN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 10continuing education hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Mar 1
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By March 1
- Accepted credit
- Nursing-practice courses presented or approved by ANCC or its local chapter, other recognized professional nursing organizations, a board-approved school/department of nursing, or other bodies approved by the Board
- Audits & records
- Licensee signs a CE attestation at renewal; keep documentation at least 4 years; subject to random audit.
Good to know. Licenses expire March 1 every other year (odd/even assignment by license number); renewal application due before Feb 15. Hardship: one 6-month extension possible. The RIDOH nurse page (blocked to automated reading) was not checked for any topic requirement.
Source: rules.sos.ri.gov · 216-RICR-40-05-3, §3.5 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Rhode Island LPN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 10continuing education hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Mar 1
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By March 1
- Accepted credit
- Nursing-practice courses presented or approved by ANCC or its local chapter, other recognized professional nursing organizations, a board-approved school/department of nursing, or other bodies approved by the Board
- Audits & records
- Licensee signs a CE attestation at renewal; keep documentation at least 4 years; subject to random audit.
Good to know. Licenses expire March 1 every other year (odd/even assignment by license number); renewal application due before Feb 15. Hardship: one 6-month extension possible. The RIDOH nurse page (blocked to automated reading) was not checked for any topic requirement.
Source: rules.sos.ri.gov · 216-RICR-40-05-3, §3.5 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a nurse license in Rhode Island?
Use the license lookup of the Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education (RI Department of Health) (health.ri.gov/licensing/nurses); 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 Rhode Island?
RN: 10 continuing education hours every 2 years. LPN: 10 continuing education hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for nurses in Rhode Island?
RN: Nursing-practice courses presented or approved by ANCC or its local chapter, other recognized professional nursing organizations, a board-approved school/department of nursing, or other bodies approved by the Board. LPN: Nursing-practice courses presented or approved by ANCC or its local chapter, other recognized professional nursing organizations, a board-approved school/department of nursing, or other bodies approved by the Board.
When is the renewal deadline for nurses in Rhode Island?
RN: Licenses renew by March 1 (2 years cycle). LPN: Licenses renew by March 1 (2 years cycle).
How do nurses report CE in Rhode Island?
RN: By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit. LPN: By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.