Georgia RN CE Courses (2026)
To renew your RN license in Georgia you need to satisfy the Georgia Board of Nursing (Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 30 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 Georgia requires for RN renewal
| CE hours required | 30 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | CE Broker |
| Governing body | Georgia Board of Nursing (Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division) |
Georgia gives RNs five continuing-competency options each biennium and only one must be met. Option 1 is 30 CE contact hours from a Board-approved provider. Alternatives include a recognized national certification, an accredited academic nursing course (2+ credit hours), employer-verified competency with 500+ practice hours in the period, or a Board-approved reentry program (O.C.G.A. 43-26-9).
Full RN renewal guide for Georgia (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Georgia RN CE course providers
- Nurse.com CE
Large catalog of accredited nursing CE, including state-mandated topic courses.
- Elite Learning — Nursing CE
State-specific RN CE packages bundled around each state's renewal requirements.
- CEUfast
ANCC-accredited unlimited-CE subscription accepted in most states.
- Wild Iris Medical Education
Individual accredited nursing CE courses, including pharmacology and ethics.
- Western Schools
RN CE course bundles organized by state renewal rules.
Georgia RN CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my RN license in Georgia?
Georgia requires about 30 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Georgia gives RNs five continuing-competency options each biennium and only one must be met. Option 1 is 30 CE contact hours from a Board-approved provider. Alternatives include a recognized national certification, an accredited academic nursing course (2+ credit hours), employer-verified competency with 500+ practice hours in the period, or a Board-approved reentry program (O.C.G.A. 43-26-9).
Do online RN CE courses count in Georgia?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Georgia Board of Nursing (Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division) and the completion is reported through CE Broker. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Georgia RN CE?
Georgia uses CE Broker to track RN continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Georgia Board of Nursing (Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.