Nursing CEUs & License Renewal
Stay current with continuing education requirements, license renewal processes, and mandatory certifications for nursing practice.
🔄 License Renewal Requirements by State
High-Requirement States
California: 30 CEUs every 2 years
Florida: 24 CEUs every 2 years + 2 hours domestic violence
Texas: 20 CEUs every 2 years
New York: 24 CEUs every 3 years
Moderate-Requirement States
Illinois: 20 CEUs every 2 years
Pennsylvania: 30 hours every 2 years
Ohio: 24 CEUs every 2 years
Michigan: 25 hours every 2 years
No CEU Requirements
Colorado, Connecticut, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, South Carolina, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin
Note: Requirements may still apply for specialty certifications
Top CEU Providers & Online Education
Convenient, accredited continuing education options to meet your state requirements and advance your knowledge.
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Free CEUs, ANCC accredited, wide variety of topics
Affordable courses, state-specific requirements, mobile-friendly
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Comprehensive courses, excellent reviews, affordable pricing
State-specific courses, bulk pricing, employer partnerships
💡 CEU Completion Tips
- Track Early: Don't wait until renewal deadline
- State Requirements: Verify specific state mandates
- Free Options: Use employer-provided or free courses first
- Relevant Topics: Choose courses related to your practice area
- Certificate Storage: Keep digital and physical copies
- Expiration Dates: Some CEUs have time limits
- Documentation: Maintain detailed completion records
🚨 Essential Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Provider: American Heart Association (AHA)
Duration: 2 years
Requirements: Mandatory for most nursing positions
Cost: $45-$75
Format: Blended learning (online + hands-on) or instructor-led
- Adult, child, and infant CPR
- AED use and safety
- Choking relief techniques
- Team-based resuscitation
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Provider: AHA or AAOS
Duration: 2 years
Prerequisites: Current BLS certification
Cost: $165-$250
Required for: ICU, ER, PACU, OR, telemetry units
- Advanced airway management
- Pharmacology and IV access
- ECG interpretation
- Post-cardiac arrest care
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Provider: American Heart Association
Duration: 2 years
Prerequisites: Current BLS certification
Cost: $165-$250
Required for: Pediatric units, PICU, NICU, emergency departments
- Pediatric assessment and recognition
- Respiratory and shock management
- Cardiac arrest algorithms
- Team dynamics and communication
💻 Online Certification & Renewal Resources
Convenient online options for certification renewal and training to fit your busy nursing schedule.
🔄 Certification Renewal
HeartCode ACLS, BLS, PALS online portions with skills check
Hospital education departments, community colleges, fire departments
Many hospitals provide on-site certification classes
On-site training at healthcare facilities
📅 Renewal Timeline
- 6 Months Before: Check expiration dates, plan renewal schedule
- 3 Months Before: Register for classes, complete online portions
- 1 Month Before: Complete skills verification, submit documentation
- Expired Certification: May require full initial course, not just renewal
- Grace Period: Some employers allow 30-day grace period
📚 Specialty Training Requirements
Critical Care Training
AACN Essentials: Critical care orientation programs
Duration: 6-12 weeks typically
Content: Hemodynamics, ventilator management, pharmacology
Emergency Department Training
ENA Requirements: Trauma, triage, and emergency protocols
Additional: TNCC (Trauma), ENPC (Pediatric Emergency)
Duration: 8-16 weeks orientation
Operating Room Training
AORN Standards: Perioperative nursing orientation
Duration: 6-12 months typically
Content: Sterile technique, instrumentation, patient positioning
🏥 Employer Requirements
- Annual Competencies: Skills validation and testing
- Safety Training: Fire safety, infection control, workplace violence
- HIPAA Training: Annual privacy and security education
- Equipment Training: New technology and device education
- Quality Initiatives: Patient safety and quality improvement
- Cultural Competency: Diversity and inclusion training
💰 Funding Your Education
Many hospitals pay for required certifications and CEUs
Annual stipends for continuing education
Educational expenses may be tax-deductible
Member discounts on courses and certifications
📱 Mobile Learning & Apps
CEU Mobile Apps
- Medscape CME: Free medical education on mobile
- NursingCE Mobile: State-approved courses on smartphone
- ANCC Learn: Professional development courses
- Sigma Learning: Evidence-based nursing education
Certification Prep Apps
- ACLS Mastery: Practice tests and algorithms
- BLS Simulator: CPR practice and timing
- PALS Prep: Pediatric emergency scenarios
- Code Team Trainer: Resuscitation practice
Learning Management
- CE Broker: Track and manage continuing education
- Learning Express: Certificate storage and tracking
- ProTrainings: Online certification courses
- HealthStream: Healthcare education platform
📊 Stay Organized & Compliant
Tools and resources to help you track requirements, deadlines, and maintain compliance with nursing education mandates.