What are Georgia's State CE Requirements?

Licensed Practical Nurses

• LPNs have 2 options for their biennial renewal:
• Complete 20 contact hours. Nursing CE Central provides a comprehensive course bundle meeting these requirements and can be taken here.
• Completion of an accredited academic program of study in registered professional nursing, as recognized by the board.

Registered Nurses

• RNs must complete one of 5 options for their biennial renewal:
• Completion of 30 contact hours. Nursing CE Central provides a comprehensive course bundle meeting these requirements and can be taken here.
• Maintenance or recertification of a nationally board-recognized certification in their area of specialty.
• Completion of an accredited academic program of study in nursing or a related field as recognized by the Board
• (500) hours practiced as evidenced by employer certification on a form approved by the Board.
• Completion of a Board-approved reentry program or graduation from a nursing education program.

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

• APRNs are required to meet the continuing competency requirements for RN renewal AND maintain certification in their area of specialty.
• Under a Nurse Protocol Agreement, APRNs must complete pharmacology-related continuing education annually, as required by their delegating physician.
• APRNs authorized to prescribe hydrocodone, oxycodone, or related compounds must complete 1 hour of continuing education biennially on their proper use. This course is provided by Nursing CE Central and can be taken here.

https://sos.ga.gov/page/nursing-continuing-education

If you are an RN or LVN, a one-time payment of $49.99 includes unlimited access to all of Nursing CE Central's RN / LVN course offerings for an entire year. This means you can take as many courses as you need to renew your Georgia RN / LPN license, and you have the freedom to take even more courses to further expand your knowledge. We've even created the Georgia RN Renewal Bundle which includes all 30 contact hours and the Georgia LPN Renewal Bundle which contain all 20 contact hours in one, convenient bundle. (both included with enrollment)

If you are ready to begin your continuing education for your Georgia RN/ LVN license renewal, click here to enroll now!

Nursing CE Central is directly accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the Georgia Board of Nursing accepts and honors this national accreditation.

If you are ready to begin your continuing education for your Georgia license renewal, click here to enroll now!

For further information on your renewal requirements, click here for a link to the Georgia Board of Nursing website.