Texas Board of Nursing CE Requirements

The Texas Board of Nursing requires RNs and LVNs to complete 20 contact hours of continuing education every two-year renewal period, plus certain topics for some nurses.

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What the Texas Board of Nursing requires

RNs and LVNs complete 20 contact hours every two-year licensing period.

Nursing jurisprudence and nursing ethics: at least 2 contact hours every third two-year licensing period.

Older adult or geriatric populations: at least 2 contact hours every licensing period if your practice includes these patients.

Forensic evidence collection: at least 2 contact hours within two years of starting in an emergency room setting (one time only).

Human trafficking prevention: an HHSC-approved course.

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All-Access includes every course for $29.99 for the whole year, renewing yearly until you cancel, so you can cover all 20 hours in one place. Single courses are $5 per credited contact hour.

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Texas Board of Nursing CE Requirements: common questions

How many CE hours does the Texas Board of Nursing require?
20 contact hours every two-year renewal period for RNs and LVNs.
Does Texas require jurisprudence and ethics CE?
Yes — at least 2 contact hours every third two-year licensing period.
Is there a free course?
One: Improving Interprofessional Communication and Collaboration (1 contact hour). Everything else needs All-Access or a single-course purchase.