Every CE requirement verified against official state nursing board sources. How RenewRN verifies the data →
Every CE requirement verified against official state nursing board sources. How RenewRN verifies the data →
How RenewRN compares
Most nurses track their license one of three ways: CE Broker (required in only 5states), a personal spreadsheet, or memory. None of those scale past a single license. Here's how this site fits in.
CE Broker is the official reporting system in only a minority of states. Spreadsheets do whatever you remember to make them do. RenewRN covers all 50 jurisdictions, including the mandatory topics most nurses don't learn about until renewal is two weeks away.
| Feature | RenewRN | CE Broker | Spreadsheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free (Pro optional) | Free–$39.99+/yr | Free |
| All 50 States + D.C. | Yes | Required in 5 states | Partial |
| Renewal Reminders | Yes | Partial | No |
| CE Hour Tracking | Yes | Yes | Partial |
| Compliance Reports | Yes | Partial | No |
| Multi-License Support | Yes, on the Pro plan | Pro+ tier | Partial |
| Mandatory Topic Alerts | Yes, on the Pro plan | Partial | No |
| Mobile Friendly | Yes | Yes | Partial |
| Certificate Storage | Yes | No | No |
Why people switch
Reinstating a lapsed license means board fees of up to $300, and you can't legally work the days you're lapsed. Several states require additional CE hours or a refresher course before they'll reissue. The free plan exists to make sure none of that happens to you.
One license, one renewal cycle? The free plan is enough.
Start free| Feature | RenewRN | CE Broker |
|---|---|---|
| States covered | All 50 + DC | Select states |
| Free tier | Yes | Limited |
| Multi-license tracking | Yes (Pro) | Pro+ tier |
| Renewal reminders | 90-day free; 5-step Pro | Basic |
| Mandatory topic alerts | Yes (Pro) | Partial |
If your state requires CE Broker for official CE reporting (Florida and Georgia are the most established, with several others), you must still report hours through their system. RenewRN isn't trying to replace that. It keeps your hours organized so when you report to CE Broker, you know exactly what to submit.
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