Illinois Nursing Continuing Education
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Don’t Miss the May 31, 2026 Illinois License Renewal Deadline
Illinois nurses are required to complete all continuing education and renew their license by May 31, 2026. Start or finish your CE today to ensure a smooth, on-time renewal.
Illinois Nursing Continuing Education
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Illinois Nursing Continuing Education Packages
These CE packages were designed specifically to meet your Illinois nursing license renewal requirements.
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Mandatory Courses
These topics are required by the state of Illinois for nursing license renewal.
Alzheimer's Disease and Dementias: Insights for Early Detection and Care Planning
Preventing and Dealing with Sexual Harassment in the Workplace for Illinois Professionals
Nursing Continuing Education Course Options
Explore the full library of nursing continuing education courses, covering a wide variety of topics and specialties.
The Western Schools In-Depth CE Series
Browse advanced courses from our sister company, Western Schools, that dive deeply into topics critical to patient care and professional development, all while fulfilling your CE requirements.
In-Depth Course Bundles
Whether you need to expand your knowledge in your current area of specialty, gain a better understanding of issues impacting nursing practice, or simply learn something new, these course bundles are designed to give you in-depth information to enhance your skills.
Mailed CE Course Book
Get the Illinois Nursing License Renewal course book mailed directly to you by clicking the card below and adding to your cart. If the book cannot be added to your cart, that means we’re out of stock at the moment. But you can still get started right away! Once you click the card below, you’ll see instructions on how to download a PDF of the course book.
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FAQs
Illinois RNs and LPNs both need 20 contact hours of continuing education every 2-year renewal cycle. Of those, 5 hours must be in mandatory topics and 15 hours are electives. APNs require 50 hours per cycle.
Illinois requires CE in several mandatory topics: Sexual Harassment Prevention (1 hr), Implicit Bias Training (1 hr), Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis and Care (1 hr, if serving adults 26+), Mandated Reporter Training (1 hr, within 3 months of initial licensure and every 6 years after), and Cultural Competency (1 hr, for renewals on or after January 1, 2025).
Illinois RN and APN licenses expire on May 31, 2026, and LPN licenses expire on January 31, 2027. All required CE hours must be completed before your expiration date. Illinois nursing licenses renew on a fixed biennial schedule — RNs and APNs in even years, LPNs in odd years.
Yes. Illinois has no online limitations for continuing education. You can complete all 20 required contact hours through approved online CE courses, including the mandatory topics.
Yes. As of recent legislative changes, Illinois requires 1 hour of Implicit Bias Training for RNs, LPNs, and APNs as part of the mandatory CE requirements each renewal cycle.
Illinois APNs need 50 total CE hours per renewal cycle, including 10 hours in Opioid Prescribing, 20 hours in Pharmacotherapeutics, plus the same mandatory topics required of RNs. APNs registered with the DEA must also complete a one-time 8-hour MATE Act training on substance use disorder treatment.
No roster submission is required. However, you should retain certificates of completion for at least 4 years, as the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) may audit your records at any time.
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