CE Requirements for Nurses in North Carolina

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Requirements specific to Nurses in North Carolina

RNs and LPNs are required to complete 30 hours of CE to renew a license.
APRNs are required to complete 50 hours of CE to renew a license
- APRNs with prescriptive authority must complete the Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances module

North Carolina nursing licenses must be renewed before the last day of the licensee's birth month

Nursing CE Courses for Nurses in North Carolina

Complete these courses towards your North Carolina nursing CE requirements.

Over 100 hours of CE for one low price
A Nurse's Role in the American Opioid Epidemic Nursing CE Course	1.0 ANCC contact hours	Recommended	Start Course
Anemia: Diagnosing, Classifying, and Managing Anemia in Adults Nursing CE Course	4.0 ANCC contact hours	Recommended	Start Course
Celiac Disease Nursing CE Course	2.0 ANCC contact hours	Recommended	Start Course
Substance Abuse and Addiction Nursing CE Course	5.0 ANCC contact hours	Recommended	Start Course
Hospital Acquired Infections Nursing CE Course	3.0 ANCC contact hours	Recommended	Start Course
Cardiovascular Health and Prescribing for the Diabetic Patient Nursing CE Course	1.5 ANCC contact hours 1.0 AANP contact hours 0.5 Pharmacology hours	Recommended	Start Course

*Each professional is accountable for understanding his or her accrediting/licensing body’s standards and requirements. While we try to routinely update information on this page, we are not responsible for its accuracy and information is subject to change without notice.

You can learn more at North Carolina's Board of Nursing Website