How many CE hours do nurses need in Alabama?

Registered Nurses (RN) in Alabama need 24 continuing education hours every 2 years for license renewal.

What are the mandatory CE topics in Alabama?

Alabama has no blanket mandatory CE topics beyond the total hour requirement, but some apply conditionally: Mandatory New Licensee Course (see the requirements table for who and when).

What is the renewal cycle for nursing licenses in Alabama?

Nursing licenses in Alabama must be renewed every 2 years. The Alabama Board of Nursing oversees license renewals.

What is the RN renewal fee in Alabama?

The RN renewal fee in Alabama is $100. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount on the Alabama Board of Nursing portal before submitting.

When are nursing licenses due for renewal in Alabama?

Alabama nursing licenses are due december 31 of even-numbered years (rn/aprn); december 31 of odd-numbered years (lpn).

Is Alabama part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?

Yes. Alabama is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so an NLC multistate license allows practice in all compact states.

Does Alabama require CE Broker for tracking continuing education?

No. Alabama does not require CE Broker, though some nurses use it voluntarily to track CE across multiple states.

What license types does Alabama regulate?

Alabama regulates the following nursing license types: RN, APRN, LPN.

How many CE hours do LPNs need in Alabama?

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in Alabama need 24 continuing education hours every 2 years for license renewal. The LPN renewal fee is $100.

What does APRN renewal require in Alabama?

APRNs in Alabama complete 24 CE hours every 2 years for board renewal. The APRN renewal fee is $75. Alabama also requires 6 hours of Pharmacology CE (APRN) per renewal cycle (see the requirements table for details on who it applies to). Renewal deadlines in Alabama differ by license type: December 31 of even-numbered years (RN/APRN); December 31 of odd-numbered years (LPN). Your national certification renews separately with its certifying body on its own cycle.

Alabama RN License Renewal Requirements

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As of 2026, Alabama RNs must complete 24 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew. The RN renewal fee is $100.

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Renewal cycle	Every 2 years
Total CE hours (RN)	24 contact hours
Renewal fee (RN)	$100
Compact state (NLC)	Yes, NLC member · check your eligibility
License types	RN, APRN, LPN

Alabama requires all RNs, LPNs, and APRNs to complete 24 hours of Board-approved continuing education per renewal cycle. The renewal period runs from September 1 through December 31 of the applicable year, with RN and APRN licenses renewing on even-numbered years and LPN licenses on odd-numbered years. Alabama is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, allowing multistate license holders to practice across all compact states. The Board offers free CE courses through its website to help nurses meet their requirements.

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How to Renew Your Alabama Nursing License

1Log in to the Alabama Board of Nursing online portal at abn.alabama.gov
2Navigate to the Renewal section and select your license type
3Verify that you have completed 24 contact hours of approved CE within the last 24 months
4Review your CE Record in the My Profile section to confirm compliance
5Pay the renewal fee ($100 for RN/LPN single-state; $200 for multistate; $75 for APRN) plus the $3.50 transaction fee
6Submit the application before December 31 at 4:30 p.m.

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CE Hours by License Type

Alabama ranks #29 of 51 for RN renewal burden, in the middle in the country.See the CE Burden Index

Type	CE hours	Renewal fee
RN	24 / 2 yrs	$100
APRN	24 / 2 yrs	$75
LPN	24 / 2 yrs	$100

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APRN renewal in Alabama. 6 hours of Pharmacology CE (APRN) apply per renewal cycle (details in the requirements table below). Renewal deadlines here differ by license type; see Important Deadlines below. The board is only one clock: your national certification and any DEA registration renew on their own cycles. Full Alabama APRN renewal guide

CE Requirements

Category	Hours	Required	Types	Description
General Continuing Education	24	Required	RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	24 contact hours of Board-approved continuing education completed within the last 24 months prior to renewal.
Mandatory New Licensee Course	4	Conditional	RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	Newly licensed nurses must complete 4 contact hours of Board-provided CE on Board functions, the Nurse Practice Act, regulations, professional conduct, and accountability (included in the 24-hour total).
Pharmacology CE (APRN)	6	Required	APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	Of the 24 required CE hours, 6 must carry pharmacology credit for advanced practice nurses. CRNPs and CNMs with prescriptive authority must make those 6 hours specific to their prescriptive practice area; CRNAs must also complete 6 pharmacology hours. This is a subset of the 24-hour total, not additional. (Source: Alabama Board of Nursing renewal requirements, abn.alabama.gov.)

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs): Alabama CNA renewal is handled by the state nurse-aide registry, not the Board of Nursing, and follows a work-hours / in-service model rather than the CE above. Check your state nurse-aide registry for CNA requirements.

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Important Deadlines

Renewal Due: December 31 of even-numbered years (RN/APRN); December 31 of odd-numbered years (LPN)
Grace Period: No formal grace period. If the license expires on December 31, practicing on an expired license is prohibited. Reinstatement through the ABN portal is required with a reinstatement fee.
CE Completion Window: All CE must be completed during the 2-year period immediately preceding the renewal date
Record Retention: Keep CE certificates for at least 4 years in case of audit by the Alabama Board of Nursing

Important Notes

• Alabama requires 24 CE hours for all license types (RN, LPN, APRN) per renewal cycle
• RN and APRN licenses renew on even-numbered years; LPN licenses renew on odd-numbered years
• The renewal period opens September 1 and closes December 31 at 4:30 p.m.
• Newly licensed nurses must complete a 4-hour Mandatory course from the Board
• Alabama is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state
• Free Board-provided CE courses are available through the ABN website
• This information is for guidance only. Always verify requirements with the Alabama Board of Nursing.
• Alabama does NOT use CE Broker. The Board of Nursing maintains its own Individual CE Record in My ABN, and ABN-approved providers report completions directly to the Board.
• APRNs must include 6 of their 24 CE hours in pharmacology; CRNPs/CNMs with prescriptive authority must make those 6 hours specific to their prescriptive practice area.

CE Providers & Renewal

Approved CE Providers

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Late Fees & Reinstatement

Late Renewal Fees

RN: $100
LPN: $100

Reinstatement Fees

RN: $250
LPN: $250

Already lapsed? The Alabama re-entry guide covers refresher rules, costs by lapse length, and the path back.

First-Time Licensee Exemption

First-time licensees are exempt from CE for their initial renewal cycle

CE Audit Information

Alabama Board of Nursing may conduct random CE audits.

Frequently asked questions about Alabama nursing renewal

How many CE hours do nurses need in Alabama?: Registered Nurses (RN) in Alabama need 24 continuing education hours every 2 years for license renewal.
What are the mandatory CE topics in Alabama?: Alabama has no blanket mandatory CE topics beyond the total hour requirement, but some apply conditionally: Mandatory New Licensee Course (see the requirements table for who and when).
What is the renewal cycle for nursing licenses in Alabama?: Nursing licenses in Alabama must be renewed every 2 years. The Alabama Board of Nursing oversees license renewals.
What is the RN renewal fee in Alabama?: The RN renewal fee in Alabama is $100. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount on the Alabama Board of Nursing portal before submitting.
When are nursing licenses due for renewal in Alabama?: Alabama nursing licenses are due december 31 of even-numbered years (rn/aprn); december 31 of odd-numbered years (lpn).
Is Alabama part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?: Yes. Alabama is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so an NLC multistate license allows practice in all compact states.
Does Alabama require CE Broker for tracking continuing education?: No. Alabama does not require CE Broker, though some nurses use it voluntarily to track CE across multiple states.
What license types does Alabama regulate?: Alabama regulates the following nursing license types: RN, APRN, LPN.
How many CE hours do LPNs need in Alabama?: Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in Alabama need 24 continuing education hours every 2 years for license renewal. The LPN renewal fee is $100.
What does APRN renewal require in Alabama?: APRNs in Alabama complete 24 CE hours every 2 years for board renewal. The APRN renewal fee is $75. Alabama also requires 6 hours of Pharmacology CE (APRN) per renewal cycle (see the requirements table for details on who it applies to). Renewal deadlines in Alabama differ by license type: December 31 of even-numbered years (RN/APRN); December 31 of odd-numbered years (LPN). Your national certification renews separately with its certifying body on its own cycle.

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https://www.abn.alabama.gov/

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As of 2026, Alabama RNs must complete 24 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew. The RN renewal fee is $100.

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Quick Facts

Renewal cycle	Every 2 years
Total CE hours (RN)	24 contact hours
Renewal fee (RN)	$100
Compact state (NLC)	Yes, NLC member · check your eligibility
License types	RN, APRN, LPN

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Response deadline, retention rules, board address, and the rejections that get nurses dinged.

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How to Renew Your Alabama Nursing License

1Log in to the Alabama Board of Nursing online portal at abn.alabama.gov
2Navigate to the Renewal section and select your license type
3Verify that you have completed 24 contact hours of approved CE within the last 24 months
4Review your CE Record in the My Profile section to confirm compliance
5Pay the renewal fee ($100 for RN/LPN single-state; $200 for multistate; $75 for APRN) plus the $3.50 transaction fee
6Submit the application before December 31 at 4:30 p.m.

Visit the Alabama Board of Nursing website for the official renewal portal.

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CE Hours by License Type

Alabama ranks #29 of 51 for RN renewal burden, in the middle in the country.See the CE Burden Index

Type	CE hours	Renewal fee
RN	24 / 2 yrs	$100
APRN	24 / 2 yrs	$75
LPN	24 / 2 yrs	$100

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CE Requirements

Category	Hours	Required	Types	Description
General Continuing Education	24	Required	RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	24 contact hours of Board-approved continuing education completed within the last 24 months prior to renewal.
Mandatory New Licensee Course	4	Conditional	RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	Newly licensed nurses must complete 4 contact hours of Board-provided CE on Board functions, the Nurse Practice Act, regulations, professional conduct, and accountability (included in the 24-hour total).
Pharmacology CE (APRN)	6	Required	APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	Of the 24 required CE hours, 6 must carry pharmacology credit for advanced practice nurses. CRNPs and CNMs with prescriptive authority must make those 6 hours specific to their prescriptive practice area; CRNAs must also complete 6 pharmacology hours. This is a subset of the 24-hour total, not additional. (Source: Alabama Board of Nursing renewal requirements, abn.alabama.gov.)

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Important Deadlines

Renewal Due: December 31 of even-numbered years (RN/APRN); December 31 of odd-numbered years (LPN)
Grace Period: No formal grace period. If the license expires on December 31, practicing on an expired license is prohibited. Reinstatement through the ABN portal is required with a reinstatement fee.
CE Completion Window: All CE must be completed during the 2-year period immediately preceding the renewal date
Record Retention: Keep CE certificates for at least 4 years in case of audit by the Alabama Board of Nursing

Important Notes

• Alabama requires 24 CE hours for all license types (RN, LPN, APRN) per renewal cycle
• RN and APRN licenses renew on even-numbered years; LPN licenses renew on odd-numbered years
• The renewal period opens September 1 and closes December 31 at 4:30 p.m.
• Newly licensed nurses must complete a 4-hour Mandatory course from the Board
• Alabama is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state
• Free Board-provided CE courses are available through the ABN website
• This information is for guidance only. Always verify requirements with the Alabama Board of Nursing.
• Alabama does NOT use CE Broker. The Board of Nursing maintains its own Individual CE Record in My ABN, and ABN-approved providers report completions directly to the Board.
• APRNs must include 6 of their 24 CE hours in pharmacology; CRNPs/CNMs with prescriptive authority must make those 6 hours specific to their prescriptive practice area.

CE Providers & Renewal

Approved CE Providers

ANCCAlabama Board of NursingAlabama Board of Nursing approved providers (ABNP)

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Late Fees & Reinstatement

Late Renewal Fees

RN: $100
LPN: $100

Reinstatement Fees

RN: $250
LPN: $250

Already lapsed? The Alabama re-entry guide covers refresher rules, costs by lapse length, and the path back.

First-Time Licensee Exemption

First-time licensees are exempt from CE for their initial renewal cycle

CE Audit Information

Alabama Board of Nursing may conduct random CE audits.

Frequently asked questions about Alabama nursing renewal

How many CE hours do nurses need in Alabama?: Registered Nurses (RN) in Alabama need 24 continuing education hours every 2 years for license renewal.
What are the mandatory CE topics in Alabama?: Alabama has no blanket mandatory CE topics beyond the total hour requirement, but some apply conditionally: Mandatory New Licensee Course (see the requirements table for who and when).
What is the renewal cycle for nursing licenses in Alabama?: Nursing licenses in Alabama must be renewed every 2 years. The Alabama Board of Nursing oversees license renewals.
What is the RN renewal fee in Alabama?: The RN renewal fee in Alabama is $100. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount on the Alabama Board of Nursing portal before submitting.
When are nursing licenses due for renewal in Alabama?: Alabama nursing licenses are due december 31 of even-numbered years (rn/aprn); december 31 of odd-numbered years (lpn).
Is Alabama part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?: Yes. Alabama is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so an NLC multistate license allows practice in all compact states.
Does Alabama require CE Broker for tracking continuing education?: No. Alabama does not require CE Broker, though some nurses use it voluntarily to track CE across multiple states.
What license types does Alabama regulate?: Alabama regulates the following nursing license types: RN, APRN, LPN.
How many CE hours do LPNs need in Alabama?: Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in Alabama need 24 continuing education hours every 2 years for license renewal. The LPN renewal fee is $100.
What does APRN renewal require in Alabama?: APRNs in Alabama complete 24 CE hours every 2 years for board renewal. The APRN renewal fee is $75. Alabama also requires 6 hours of Pharmacology CE (APRN) per renewal cycle (see the requirements table for details on who it applies to). Renewal deadlines in Alabama differ by license type: December 31 of even-numbered years (RN/APRN); December 31 of odd-numbered years (LPN). Your national certification renews separately with its certifying body on its own cycle.

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Alabama Board of Nursing

https://www.abn.alabama.gov/

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