Rhode Island LPN CE Courses (2026)
To renew your LPN license in Rhode Island you need to satisfy the Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education (Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Health Professionals Regulation)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 10 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.
What Rhode Island requires for LPN renewal
| CE hours required | 10 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education (Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Health Professionals Regulation) |
LPNs must complete 10 continuing education contact hours during the two-year period preceding renewal (10 contact hours = 1 CEU), per RI regulation 216-RICR-40-05-3 Section 3.5. Of these, at least 2 hours must address substance abuse, and a separate one-time (per career) 1-hour CE on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias is required, per the Department of Health nurses page. CE must come from approved providers such as ANCC-accredited bodies or other recognized professional nursing organizations. The licensee signs an attestation of CE completion at renewal and retains documentation for possible audit. No alternative practice-hours/competency pathway in lieu of CE is provided in the regulation.
Full LPN renewal guide for Rhode Island (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Rhode Island LPN CE course providers
- Nurse.com CE
Accredited nursing CE for LPNs/LVNs, including state-mandated topic courses.
- Elite Learning — Nursing CE
State-specific LPN/LVN CE packages built around each state's renewal rules.
- CEUfast
ANCC-accredited unlimited-CE subscription accepted for LPNs in most states.
- Wild Iris Medical Education
Individual accredited nursing CE courses for LPNs/LVNs.
Rhode Island LPN CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my LPN license in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island requires about 10 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. LPNs must complete 10 continuing education contact hours during the two-year period preceding renewal (10 contact hours = 1 CEU), per RI regulation 216-RICR-40-05-3 Section 3.5. Of these, at least 2 hours must address substance abuse, and a separate one-time (per career) 1-hour CE on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias is required, per the Department of Health nurses page. CE must come from approved providers such as ANCC-accredited bodies or other recognized professional nursing organizations. The licensee signs an attestation of CE completion at renewal and retains documentation for possible audit. No alternative practice-hours/competency pathway in lieu of CE is provided in the regulation.
Do online LPN CE courses count in Rhode Island?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education (Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Health Professionals Regulation). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Rhode Island LPN CE?
Rhode Island generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education (Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Health Professionals Regulation).
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education (Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Health Professionals Regulation). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.