How many CE hours do nurses need in Connecticut?

Connecticut does not require a set number of CE hours for RN renewal; nurses meet renewal through the board's continuing-competency requirements.

What are the mandatory CE topics in Connecticut?

Mandatory CE topics in Connecticut include: Mental Health Screening & Suicide Prevention.

What is the renewal cycle for nursing licenses in Connecticut?

Nursing licenses in Connecticut must be renewed every year. The Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing oversees license renewals.

What is the RN renewal fee in Connecticut?

The RN renewal fee in Connecticut is $110. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount on the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing portal before submitting.

When are nursing licenses due for renewal in Connecticut?

Connecticut nursing licenses are due last day of your birth month each year (annual renewal).

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

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

Does Connecticut require CE Broker for tracking continuing education?

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

What license types does Connecticut regulate?

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

How many CE hours do LPNs need in Connecticut?

Connecticut does not require a set number of CE hours for LPN renewal; LPNs meet renewal through the board's continuing-competency requirements.

What does APRN renewal require in Connecticut?

APRNs in Connecticut complete 50 CE hours every year for board renewal. The APRN renewal fee is $130. Connecticut also requires 5 hours of APRN Pharmacotherapeutics per renewal cycle (see the requirements table for details on who it applies to). Your national certification renews separately with its certifying body on its own cycle.

Connecticut RN License Renewal Requirements

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As of 2026, Connecticut requires no continuing-education hours for RN renewal. The RN renewal fee is $110 every year.

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Renewal cycle	Every year
Total CE hours (RN)	No fixed CE-hour mandate
Renewal fee (RN)	$110
Compact state (NLC)	Yes, NLC member · check your eligibility
License types	RN, APRN, LPN
Typical pay	See nurse salary by state

Connecticut has one of the lightest CE requirements for RNs and LPNs in the country: just 2 contact hours once every 6 years on mental health screening and suicide prevention. However, licenses must be renewed annually by the last day of the nurse's birth month. APRNs have a more substantial requirement of 50 CE hours every 2 years. Connecticut joined the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) effective October 1, 2025, allowing eligible nurses to hold a multistate license. A 90-day grace period allows continued practice while completing a late renewal.

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How to Renew Your Connecticut Nursing License

1Log in to the Connecticut eLicense portal at elicense.ct.gov
2Select your nursing license and click Renew
3Attest that you have satisfied the continuing education requirements
4If applicable, confirm completion of the 2-hour mental health screening and suicide prevention CE
5Pay the renewal fee ($110 for RN, $70 for LPN, $130 for APRN)
6Submit the application before the last day of your birth month

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CE Hours by License Type

Connecticut ranks #38 of 51 for RN renewal burden, in the middle in the country.See the CE Burden Index

Type	CE hours	Renewal fee
RN	0 / yr	$110
APRN	50 / yr	$130
LPN	0 / yr	$70

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APRN renewal in Connecticut. 5 hours of APRN Pharmacotherapeutics apply per renewal cycle (details in the requirements table below). The board is only one clock: your national certification and any DEA registration renew on their own cycles. Full Connecticut APRN renewal guide

CE Requirements

Category	Hours	Required	Types	Description
Mental Health Screening & Suicide Prevention	2	Required	RNLPN	2 contact hours once every 6 years on screening for PTSD, risk of suicide, depression and grief, plus suicide prevention training. Required for actively practicing RNs and LPNs renewing after January 1, 2022.
APRN Continuing Education	50	Required	APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	50 contact hours of CE every 2 years for APRNs licensed after October 1, 2014. Must include mandatory sub-topics: 5 hours pharmacotherapeutics, 2 hours veterans mental health (once every 6 years), and 1 hour each in HIV/AIDS, risk management, sexual assault, domestic violence, cultural competency, and substance abuse.
APRN Pharmacotherapeutics	5	Required	APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	5 hours of pharmacotherapeutics required for APRNs (included in the 50-hour APRN total).
APRN Veterans Mental Health	2	Required	APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	2 hours on mental health conditions common to veterans and military service members (included in the 50-hour APRN total). Required during the first CE-required renewal period, then at least once every 6 years thereafter, not every 2-year renewal cycle.
APRN Mandatory Sub-Topics	6	Required	APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	1 hour each in HIV/AIDS, risk management, sexual assault, domestic violence, cultural competency, and substance abuse (6 hours total, all included in the 50-hour APRN total).

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs): Connecticut 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: Last day of your birth month each year (annual renewal)
Grace Period: 90-day grace period following license expiration. Nurses may continue to practice during this period while renewing. On the 91st day, the license becomes void and reinstatement is required ($180 for RN, $150 for LPN, $200 for APRN).
Record Retention: Keep CE certificates for at least 3 years in case of audit by the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing

Important Notes

• Connecticut RN and LPN licenses renew annually, one of the few states with annual renewal
• RN/LPN CE requirement is minimal: only 2 hours once every 6 years on specific topics
• APRN CE requirements are separate and more extensive at 50 hours every 2 years
• Licenses expire on the last day of the nurse's birth month each year
• A 90-day grace period allows continued practice after expiration while renewing
• Connecticut joined the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) effective October 1, 2025
• This information is for guidance only. Always verify requirements with the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing.

CE Providers & Renewal

Approved CE Providers

ANCCState Board of Nursing

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Late Fees & Reinstatement

Reinstatement Fees

RN: $180
LPN: $150

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

First-Time Licensee Exemption

First-time licensees have a reduced CE requirement of 50% for initial renewal

CE Audit Information

Connecticut RNs attest to CE at renewal; the Department may request records within 45 days.

Frequently asked questions about Connecticut nursing renewal

How many CE hours do nurses need in Connecticut?: Connecticut does not require a set number of CE hours for RN renewal; nurses meet renewal through the board's continuing-competency requirements.
What are the mandatory CE topics in Connecticut?: Mandatory CE topics in Connecticut include: Mental Health Screening & Suicide Prevention.
What is the renewal cycle for nursing licenses in Connecticut?: Nursing licenses in Connecticut must be renewed every year. The Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing oversees license renewals.
What is the RN renewal fee in Connecticut?: The RN renewal fee in Connecticut is $110. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount on the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing portal before submitting.
When are nursing licenses due for renewal in Connecticut?: Connecticut nursing licenses are due last day of your birth month each year (annual renewal).
Is Connecticut part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?: Yes. Connecticut is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so an NLC multistate license allows practice in all compact states.
Does Connecticut require CE Broker for tracking continuing education?: No. Connecticut does not require CE Broker, though some nurses use it voluntarily to track CE across multiple states.
What license types does Connecticut regulate?: Connecticut regulates the following nursing license types: RN, APRN, LPN.
How many CE hours do LPNs need in Connecticut?: Connecticut does not require a set number of CE hours for LPN renewal; LPNs meet renewal through the board's continuing-competency requirements.
What does APRN renewal require in Connecticut?: APRNs in Connecticut complete 50 CE hours every year for board renewal. The APRN renewal fee is $130. Connecticut also requires 5 hours of APRN Pharmacotherapeutics per renewal cycle (see the requirements table for details on who it applies to). Your national certification renews separately with its certifying body on its own cycle.

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Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing

https://portal.ct.gov/dph/public-health-hearing-office/board-of-examiners-for-nursing/

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As of 2026, Connecticut requires no continuing-education hours for RN renewal. The RN renewal fee is $110 every year.

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Quick Facts

Renewal cycle	Every year
Total CE hours (RN)	No fixed CE-hour mandate
Renewal fee (RN)	$110
Compact state (NLC)	Yes, NLC member · check your eligibility
License types	RN, APRN, LPN
Typical pay	See nurse salary by state

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Connecticut CE Audit Response Guide

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

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Step-by-step walkthrough, common mistakes, and tips for a smooth renewal

How to Renew Your Connecticut Nursing License

1Log in to the Connecticut eLicense portal at elicense.ct.gov
2Select your nursing license and click Renew
3Attest that you have satisfied the continuing education requirements
4If applicable, confirm completion of the 2-hour mental health screening and suicide prevention CE
5Pay the renewal fee ($110 for RN, $70 for LPN, $130 for APRN)
6Submit the application before the last day of your birth month

Visit the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing website for the official renewal portal.

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CE Hours by License Type

Connecticut ranks #38 of 51 for RN renewal burden, in the middle in the country.See the CE Burden Index

Type	CE hours	Renewal fee
RN	0 / yr	$110
APRN	50 / yr	$130
LPN	0 / yr	$70

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CE Requirements

Category	Hours	Required	Types	Description
Mental Health Screening & Suicide Prevention	2	Required	RNLPN	2 contact hours once every 6 years on screening for PTSD, risk of suicide, depression and grief, plus suicide prevention training. Required for actively practicing RNs and LPNs renewing after January 1, 2022.
APRN Continuing Education	50	Required	APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	50 contact hours of CE every 2 years for APRNs licensed after October 1, 2014. Must include mandatory sub-topics: 5 hours pharmacotherapeutics, 2 hours veterans mental health (once every 6 years), and 1 hour each in HIV/AIDS, risk management, sexual assault, domestic violence, cultural competency, and substance abuse.
APRN Pharmacotherapeutics	5	Required	APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	5 hours of pharmacotherapeutics required for APRNs (included in the 50-hour APRN total).
APRN Veterans Mental Health	2	Required	APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	2 hours on mental health conditions common to veterans and military service members (included in the 50-hour APRN total). Required during the first CE-required renewal period, then at least once every 6 years thereafter, not every 2-year renewal cycle.
APRN Mandatory Sub-Topics	6	Required	APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	1 hour each in HIV/AIDS, risk management, sexual assault, domestic violence, cultural competency, and substance abuse (6 hours total, all included in the 50-hour APRN total).

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Important Deadlines

Renewal Due: Last day of your birth month each year (annual renewal)
Grace Period: 90-day grace period following license expiration. Nurses may continue to practice during this period while renewing. On the 91st day, the license becomes void and reinstatement is required ($180 for RN, $150 for LPN, $200 for APRN).
Record Retention: Keep CE certificates for at least 3 years in case of audit by the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing

Important Notes

• Connecticut RN and LPN licenses renew annually, one of the few states with annual renewal
• RN/LPN CE requirement is minimal: only 2 hours once every 6 years on specific topics
• APRN CE requirements are separate and more extensive at 50 hours every 2 years
• Licenses expire on the last day of the nurse's birth month each year
• A 90-day grace period allows continued practice after expiration while renewing
• Connecticut joined the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) effective October 1, 2025
• This information is for guidance only. Always verify requirements with the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing.

CE Providers & Renewal

Approved CE Providers

ANCCState Board of Nursing

Renew Online

Late Fees & Reinstatement

Reinstatement Fees

RN: $180
LPN: $150

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

First-Time Licensee Exemption

First-time licensees have a reduced CE requirement of 50% for initial renewal

CE Audit Information

Connecticut RNs attest to CE at renewal; the Department may request records within 45 days.

Frequently asked questions about Connecticut nursing renewal

How many CE hours do nurses need in Connecticut?: Connecticut does not require a set number of CE hours for RN renewal; nurses meet renewal through the board's continuing-competency requirements.
What are the mandatory CE topics in Connecticut?: Mandatory CE topics in Connecticut include: Mental Health Screening & Suicide Prevention.
What is the renewal cycle for nursing licenses in Connecticut?: Nursing licenses in Connecticut must be renewed every year. The Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing oversees license renewals.
What is the RN renewal fee in Connecticut?: The RN renewal fee in Connecticut is $110. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount on the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing portal before submitting.
When are nursing licenses due for renewal in Connecticut?: Connecticut nursing licenses are due last day of your birth month each year (annual renewal).
Is Connecticut part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?: Yes. Connecticut is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so an NLC multistate license allows practice in all compact states.
Does Connecticut require CE Broker for tracking continuing education?: No. Connecticut does not require CE Broker, though some nurses use it voluntarily to track CE across multiple states.
What license types does Connecticut regulate?: Connecticut regulates the following nursing license types: RN, APRN, LPN.
How many CE hours do LPNs need in Connecticut?: Connecticut does not require a set number of CE hours for LPN renewal; LPNs meet renewal through the board's continuing-competency requirements.
What does APRN renewal require in Connecticut?: APRNs in Connecticut complete 50 CE hours every year for board renewal. The APRN renewal fee is $130. Connecticut also requires 5 hours of APRN Pharmacotherapeutics per renewal cycle (see the requirements table for details on who it applies to). Your national certification renews separately with its certifying body on its own cycle.

Sources & Board Resources

Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing

https://portal.ct.gov/dph/public-health-hearing-office/board-of-examiners-for-nursing/

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