If you’re looking to renew your California nursing license, here’s a quick summary of what you need. Click below to download your California nursing CE checklist.
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What do I need to renew my LVN/LPN license in California?
LVN/LPNs in California must complete thirty (30) hours of approved CE every two years. There are no mandatory courses.
What do I need to renew my RN license in California?
RNs in California must complete thirty (30) hours of approved CE every two years. There are no mandatory courses.
Implicit Bias Training Requirement for first-time renewals:
- In accordance with AB 1407 (Burke, Chapter 445, Statutes of 2021), starting January 1, 2023 a licensee still within the first 2 years of holding their license, immediately following their initial licensure, must complete one hour of direct participation in an implicit bias course offered by a continuing education provider approved by the Board of Registered Nursing. Approved CE Providers can be verified using the DCA License Search. This new requirement is codified in California Statute under Business and Profession Code 2811.5
What do I need to renew my APN license in California?
APNs in California must complete thirty (30) hours of approved CE every two years. There are no mandatory courses.
Implicit Bias Training Requirement for first-time renewals:
- In accordance with AB 1407 (Burke, Chapter 445, Statutes of 2021), starting January 1, 2023 a licensee still within the first 2 years of holding their license, immediately following their initial licensure, must complete one hour of direct participation in an implicit bias course offered by a continuing education provider approved by the Board of Registered Nursing. Approved CE Providers can be verified using the DCA License Search. This new requirement is codified in California Statute under Business and Profession Code 2811.5
Additional requirement for APNs with prescriptive authority:
- To retain privileges to furnish Schedule II substances, nurse practitioners in California, by the time of renewal, must complete a minimum 3-hour continuing education course that meets Board requirements.
NEW! DEA MATE Act requirements for California APNs
Beginning with DEA initial registrations or renewals starting June 27, 2023, all DEA-registered practitioners (with the exception of DVM-only license holders) must complete 8 hours of one-time training on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.
Important 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.
Colibri Healthcare, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. California Board of Registered Nursing (provider #CEP17480, expires 1/31/2026). Colibri Healthcare, LLC is approved as a continuing education provider by the CA Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (LVN Provider # V15058; PT Provider #V15020).
