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Rhode Island RN CE requirements 2026

Rhode Island RN: 10 CE hours per 2 years. Topic buckets from our live catalog — verify with your board.

NursingRN10 hours2 years cycle

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Tracking aid only — not legal advice. Always confirm with Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education Office of Health Professionals Regulation.

Total hours (catalog)

Renewal cycle

2 years

Regulator

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education Office of Health Professionals Regulation

Topic and category requirements

Buckets from our catalog (ethics, supervision, etc.). Empty min/max usually means the board names a requirement without a numeric floor in our row — check the source link.

Requirement	Hours	Notes
Maximum Hours via Online	≤ 10	Home Study
Minimum Hours in Substance Abuse	≥ 2	—
Minimum Hours in Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care of Patients with Cognitive Impairments including, but not limited to, Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia	≥ 1	once · Once in a lifetime

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FAQ

How many CE hours does a RN need in Rhode Island?

Our catalog currently shows 10 hours over a 2 years renewal cycle for RN in Rhode Island. Boards change rules — confirm on the regulator site before renewing.

Is this official board guidance?

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