North Carolina Nursing CE Requirements & License Renewal
Meet your North Carolina nursing CE requirements with ease. If you’d like a refresher on what’s needed to renew your license, see the requirements below.
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North Carolina : APN
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NEW! DEA MATE ACT:
Beginning with DEA initial registrations or renewals starting June 27, 2023, all DEA-registered practitioners (with the exception of DVM-only license holders) are required to complete 8 hours of one-time training on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.
Mandatory Subjects:
- 20 hours - Advanced practice nursing population focus of the NP role
Additional Requirements for Prescribers:
Safe Prescribing Practices – 1 contact hour every annual renewal period
Possession of a current national certification by a national credentialing body shall be deemed in compliance with the CE requirement
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
Roster
Governing Agency
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North Carolina : LVN-LPN
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One of the following is required as a prerequisite to license renewal:
- 15 Contact Hours of continued education and 640 hours of active practice within previous 2 years
- National Certification or Re-certification by a National Credentialing Body recognized by the Board
- 30 Contact Hours of continued education
- Completion of a Board-Approved Refresher Course
- Completion of a minimum of two (2) semester hours of post-licensure academic education related to nursing practice
- 15 Contact Hours of continued education and completion of a nursing project as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator to include statement of problem, project objectives, methods, date of completion and summary of findings
- 15 Contact Hours of continued education and Authoring or Co-Authoring a nursing-related article, paper, book or book chapter
- 15 Contact Hours of continued education and developing and conducting a nursing continuing education presentation or presentations totaling a minimum of five contact hours, including program brochure or course syllabi, objectives, date and location of presentation, and approximate number of attendees
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
Roster
Governing Agency
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North Carolina : RN
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One of the following is required as a prerequisite to license renewal:
- 15 Contact Hours of continued education and 640 hours of active practice within previous 2 years
- National Certification or Re-certification by a National Credentialing Body recognized by the Board
- 30 Contact Hours of continued education
- Completion of a Board-Approved Refresher Course
- Completion of a minimum of two (2) semester hours of post-licensure academic education related to nursing practice
- 15 Contact Hours of continued education and completion of a nursing project as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator to include statement of problem, project objectives, methods, date of completion and summary of findings
- 15 Contact Hours of continued education and Authoring or Co-Authoring a nursing-related article, paper, book or book chapter
- 15 Contact Hours of continued education and developing and conducting a nursing continuing education presentation or presentations totaling a minimum of five contact hours, including program brochure or course syllabi, objectives, date and location of presentation, and approximate number of attendees
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
Roster
Governing Agency
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FAQs
Generally, renewing your license online will require the following steps.
1. Check renewal requirements: Verify the specific requirements for renewing your license. This might involve completing continuing education (CE) hours or demonstrating that you've maintained certain skills.
2. Complete CE or other requirements: Many healthcare professions require a set number of CE credits for renewal. This can typically be completed through online courses, workshops, or conferences. Some licenses might have other requirements, such as clinical practice hours or competency assessments.
3. Prepare your documentation: Gather any necessary proof of your continuing education or other credentials required by the licensing board. This could include course certificates, employer verification of hours worked, etc.
4. Submit your renewal application: Log into the relevant licensing authority’s website and complete the online renewal application.
5. Pay the required renewal fee.
Most states require licensed professionals to complete some continuing education in order to maintain their license. Check with your state board to determine your specific requirements.
Elite Learning has one of the largest online CE libraries in the nation, including mandatory topics that meet your North Carolina Nursing requirements. View our full library here.
In many states, you can complete all or a portion of your CE hours online. Check with your state regulatory board for any restrictions on online CE in your state.
Completed CE certificates are tracked in your Elite dashboard. You can access and download these certificates at any time in case of an audit by the state board.
If you miss the deadline for CE completion or license renewal, check with your state regulatory board for next steps.
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.