Rhode Island nursing CE requirements
RN license renewal · checked against the board on 2026-10-29
- Contact hours
- 10
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Required topics
- 2
Rhode Island RNs need 10 contact hours every 2 years.
Required topics
- 2 h substance abuse, every renewal (within the 10)
- 1 h Alzheimer's disease and cognitive impairment (once; statutory deadline Oct 1, 2023)
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- https://health.ri.gov/licensing/nurses
- https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/216-40-05-3
- https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE23/23-1.7/23-1.7-5.htm
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RN rules only; advanced-practice, LPN and first-renewal rules can differ. Boards change their rules, so confirm with the Rhode Island Board of Nursing before you renew. General information, not legal advice. RN PocketPal does not award CE credit.