California nursing CE requirements
RN license renewal · checked against the board on 2026-10-29
- Contact hours
- 30
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Required topics
- 1
California RNs need 30 contact hours every 2 years.
Required topics
- 1 h implicit bias (once, within the first 2 years of licensure, since Jan 1, 2023)
Good to know
First renewal after passing NCLEX is exempt from the 30 h, but not from the 1 h implicit bias course.
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RN rules only; advanced-practice, LPN and first-renewal rules can differ. Boards change their rules, so confirm with the California Board of Nursing before you renew. General information, not legal advice. RN PocketPal does not award CE credit.