There are a number of factors to take into consideration when planning your continuing education for nurse registration/license renewal. Each state has its own specifications. Some allow nurses to substitute practice hours for contact hours. However, it can take hundreds of practice hours to achieve the number of required hours for CE.

In contrast, 24-30 contact hours every two years will fulfill licensing or registration requirements in many states. You can easily meet this minimum by taking a few hours at a time as the opportunity arises. Just be careful to select accredited courses that are recognized as valid in your state.

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