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California RN CE requirements and approved online courses
30 contact hours every 2 years for registered nurses licensed by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Here is exactly what counts — and the courses that satisfy it.
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California RN requirements at a glance
- Total contact hours
- 30 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Pharmacology
- Counts toward total
- Reporting
- Self-report
| Mandatory topic | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Implicit Bias (one-time for newer licensees) | one-time | — |
- Courses must be from a CE provider recognized by the Board (provider number appears on your certificate).
- Retain course certificates for at least four years in case of audit.
Source: Placeholder citation: 16 CCR §1451 et seq. (admin-managed field). · last verified 2026-06-30. California Board of Registered Nursing
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General CE for registered nurses
Matched on your license, not on California's rules. Check your own renewal requirements before you count these hours.
3 contact hours3 contact hours nursing continuing education course: Nursing Informatics: Data Quality, Workflow Design and the Safety of the Systems Nurses Work In.
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3 contact hoursIn nursing practice, every patient encounter is an opportunity not just to provide individual care, but also to consider the broader health of a community. This nursing continuing-education course discusses population-focused community health nursing.
3 contact hoursThis course clarifies what hyperbaric oxygen therapy is and provides a foundational understanding of the physics influencing treatment and patient safety.
4 contact hoursThis course is designed for all nurses seeking to enhance their understanding and management of immune responses and allergic conditions. It provides a comprehensive exploration of the immune system's role in allergy, enabling nurses to accurately assess patient histories, distinguish between various reactions, and identify critical signs.
3 contact hoursBuild nursing skill in recognizing ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, TIA, and stroke mimics and initiating evidence-based emergency care.
2 contact hoursThis course prepares nurses to support safe, person-centered diabetes care across monitoring, medication education, acute event recognition, complication prevention, and team coordination.
California RN CE questions
- How many CE hours does a RN need in California?
- 30 contact hours every 2 years. California RN CE requirement: 30 contact hours every 2 years from a recognized provider. There is no blanket pharmacology mandate for RNs; keep certificates for four years because California does not use CE Broker.
- Is online CE accepted for RN renewal in California?
- Yes. California accepts continuing education completed online from an approved provider. Our courses are self-paced, mobile-first and issue a certificate the moment you pass the post-test.
- How is CE reported in California?
- User self-report at renewal; retain certificates 4 years Keep your certificates — we also give you an audit-ready export to self-report.
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