Massachusetts nursing CE requirements
RN license renewal · checked against the board on 2026-10-29
- Contact hours
- 15
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Required topics
- 2
Massachusetts RNs need 15 contact hours every 2 years.
Required topics
- Domestic and sexual violence training (at least one training, M.G.L. c.112 s.264)
- Alzheimer's/dementia and cognitive impairment training (once; no set hours; RNs who serve adult populations)
Good to know
No CE required for the first renewal.
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Open the CEU trackerFree courses for these topicsOfficial source
- https://www.mass.gov/info-details/mandatory-continuing-education-for-nurses
- https://www.mass.gov/how-to/renew-your-nursing-license
- https://www.mass.gov/info-details/chapter-260-training-in-domestic-sexual-violence
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RN rules only; advanced-practice, LPN and first-renewal rules can differ. Boards change their rules, so confirm with the Massachusetts Board of Nursing before you renew. General information, not legal advice. RN PocketPal does not award CE credit.