North Dakota nursing CE requirements
RN license renewal · checked against the board on 2026-10-29
- Contact hours
- 12
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Required topics
- None
North Dakota RNs need 12 contact hours every 2 years.
Also required
- 400 hours of nursing practice in the preceding 4 years (waived after a refresher course in the past year, or graduation from a nursing program in the past 4 years)
Good to know
No CE before the first renewal after licensure by exam.
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RN rules only; advanced-practice, LPN and first-renewal rules can differ. Boards change their rules, so confirm with the North Dakota Board of Nursing before you renew. General information, not legal advice. RN PocketPal does not award CE credit.