District of Columbia RN (Registered Nurse) CE Requirements
What the District of Columbia requires to renew your Registered Nurse license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
24
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Deadline
Last day of your birth month
Requirements
- LGBTQ+ cultural competency — 2 hours
- DC Health public health priorities — 3 hours
- General CE — 19 hours
Important Information
Registered nurses in the District of Columbia need to complete a total of 24 hours of continuing education every two years, including two hours of LGBTQ+ cultural competency and three hours of DC Health public health priorities; the rest can be general CE of your choosing.
Your renewal period runs two years and ends on the last day of your birth month — not your birthday itself. Complete all required hours before that date.
Official Source
Requirements often change — always consult the official website to confirm your requirements.
- Source: Board of Nursing (dchealth.dc.gov)
- Source: Washington DC RN License Renewal Requirements (nurse.com)
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