California Nursing Continuing Education
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California Nursing Continuing Education
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California Nursing Continuing Education Packages
These CE packages were designed specifically to help you meet your California nursing license renewal requirements.
Nursing Continuing Education Course Options
Explore the full library of nursing continuing education courses, covering a wide variety of topics and specialties.
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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 California Nursing License Renewal course book for RNs and LVNs 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
California requires 30 contact hours of continuing education every 2-year renewal cycle for RNs, LVNs, APNs, and Psychiatric Technicians. All 30 hours can be elective topics of your choosing.
For general renewals, California does not require specific mandatory CE topics. However, first-time renewals (within the first 2 years of licensure) require 1 hour of Implicit Bias training per AB 1407, effective January 1, 2023. APNs with Schedule II furnishing privileges need an additional 3-hour CE course.
Yes. California has no online limitations for nursing continuing education. All 30 hours can be completed through Board-approved online CE providers, including independent and home study courses.
California nursing licenses renew every 2 years based on your individual birth month, so expiration dates vary by nurse. Check your license status on the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) website at rn.ca.gov to confirm your specific expiration date and ensure all 30 CE hours are completed before it.
Both California LVNs and RNs need the same 30 contact hours per renewal cycle. However, LVN courses must be approved by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT), while RN courses must be approved by the BRN. Make sure you’re taking courses approved for your specific license type.
The California BRN conducts random CE audits. If audited, you must provide certificates of completion for all 30 required hours. Keep your CE records for at least 4 years. Failure to produce documentation may result in disciplinary action, including fines or license suspension.
California APNs need 30 hours total, plus a 3-hour course for Schedule II furnishing authority. Those registered with the DEA must also complete a one-time 8-hour MATE Act training on opioid and substance use disorder treatment and management.
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