Does an ANCC-accredited course count in every state?

ANCC accreditation is accepted for general CE hours in nearly every state. The catch: state-mandatory topics (Florida's domestic violence requirement, California's implicit bias requirement, Texas nursing jurisprudence, etc.) usually require a course written specifically for that state's rule, not just any ANCC-accredited course on the same topic.

Why does the same provider show different verdicts in different states?

Each state Board of Nursing publishes its own approved-provider list. Most accept ANCC accreditation broadly, but some (notably Florida) also maintain state-specific provider lists for state-mandatory topics. The verdict reflects which list the provider falls on for the chosen state.

What if my CE provider isn't in the dropdown?

Pick 'Provider not in this list' for the safe-default guidance: confirm the provider lists ANCC or board-approved accreditation on their homepage, cross-reference with your state's approved-provider list, and avoid providers without explicit accreditation.

Does the tool guarantee my course will count?

No. The authoritative source is always your state Board of Nursing. The checker tells you the most likely answer based on the provider's accreditation and the state's accepted-provider list, then links you directly to the board and the provider's state-specific approval page so you can verify before paying.

Do workplace in-services or BLS/ACLS count as CE?

Usually not. Most state boards exclude workplace in-services (unless from an approved provider) and certifications like BLS/ACLS (those are competencies, not CE). When in doubt, look for the ANCC or state-board approval number on the certificate. If it isn't there, the hours probably don't count.

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Pick the state you're licensed in and the CE provider you're considering. The checker returns a verdict, the state mandatory-topic caveats, and direct links to the authoritative approval pages, so you don't pay for hours that won't count.

Pick your state and the CE provider you're considering. The checker returns a verdict, the state mandatory-topic caveats, and direct links to the authoritative approval pages.

The two-step rule that explains every verdict

State Boards of Nursing approve CE in two layers. Layer 1: accreditation. The provider has to hold accreditation that the state recognizes, usually ANCC, sometimes the state board's own approval, sometimes accreditation from a specialty body like AACN. Most major providers carry ANCC, and ANCC is accepted broadly. Layer 2: course content. For state-mandatory topics (Florida's domestic violence requirement, California's implicit bias, Texas's nursing jurisprudence, every state's own version), the specific course has to be written to that state's rule. An ANCC-accredited general course on the same topic usually doesn't satisfy a state-specific mandate.

Why this matters for state-mandatory topics

Audit reviewers are strict about state-mandatory topics. A general ANCC-accredited course titled “Recognizing Domestic Violence” may not satisfy Florida's 2-hour rule unless the course is specifically written for Florida's requirement and cites the relevant statute. Providers usually flag state-specific courses with the state name in the title or a state-approval badge. Confirm before you pay.

What about CE Broker?

States that mandate CE Broker reporting (Florida, Georgia, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and West Virginia) require your hours to be on file with CE Broker by your renewal date, separate from your CE actually counting toward your renewal. Many providers auto-report to CE Broker; others leave it to you. The verdict above flags this when it applies to your state.

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The two-step rule that explains every verdict

Why this matters for state-mandatory topics

What about CE Broker?