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Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education · 2-year renewal cycle · Last verified 2026-02-05
| Renewal Cycle | Every 2 years |
| Total CE Hours (RN) | 10 contact hours |
| Renewal Fee (RN) | $135 |
| Compact State (NLC) | Yes — NLC member |
| License Types | RN, APRN, LPN, CNA |
Rhode Island requires all nurses to complete 10 contact hours of continuing education every 2-year renewal cycle, with 2 of those hours focused on substance abuse. Licenses expire on March 1, and renewal notices are sent 60 days prior. Rhode Island rejoined the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) effective January 1, 2024, allowing eligible nurses to hold a multistate license for practice across all compact states. A hardship extension of up to 6 months may be available in certain circumstances.
This data is verified against the Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education — last checked 2026-02-05. If anything looks off, let me know.
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RN
10
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $135
APRN
10
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $145
LPN
10
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $45
CNA
12
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $35
| Category | Hours | Required | License Types | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General CE | 10 | Required | RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA | 10 contact hours of continuing education every 2-year licensing cycle |
| Substance Abuse CE | 2 | Required | RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA | 2 of the 10 required hours must be on the topic of substance abuse (included in total) |
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Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education
https://health.ri.gov/licensing/nursesAlways confirm requirements directly with the Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education before making decisions about your license renewal.
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