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CE Requirements

Connecticut Registered Nurse Continuing Education Requirements

See required hours, mandatory topics and exceptions for your renewal.

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Continuing education †

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Required CE topics †

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Records and audits †

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Renewal cycle and due date †

  • Most Connecticut RN licenses expire in the first birth month after they’re issued, and are renewed annually after that.

    Applies when: Connecticut RN renewal schedule.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Registered nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) can renew their license online. Most licenses expire in the first birth month after they’re issued, and are renewed annually after that
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    Could not confirm from the available official evidence.

  • eLicense can show whether the provider license is active.

    Applies when: Connecticut license status verification.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Are you applying for or renewing a license? Find out if your provider license is active on eLicense.

Renewal steps

  • RN renewals can be completed online through Connecticut's eLicense portal.

    Applies when: Current renewal method for Connecticut RNs.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Nurses can renew their license online in Connecticut through the eLicense portal.

  • Registered nurses can renew their license online.

    Applies when: RN scope for the online renewal page.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Registered nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) can renew their license online.

  • eLicense can be used to confirm whether the provider license is active.

    Applies when: Status verification step for Connecticut renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Find out if your provider license is active on eLicense.

Renewal fees

  • $110.00

    Applies when: Connecticut RN renewal application fee.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Registered Nurse Licensure Fees: Initial Application Fee: · $180.00 Renewal Application Fee: · $110.00 Reinstatement Fee: · $180.00

  • $180.00

    Applies when: Connecticut RN reinstatement fee.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Registered Nurse Licensure Fees: Initial Application Fee: · $180.00 Renewal Application Fee: · $110.00 Reinstatement Fee: · $180.00

  • $15.00

    Applies when: RN renewal at retired status, if the licensee qualifies for retired renewal status.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Registered Nurse: | $15.00 |

Late, expired or inactive licenses

  • 60 days before expiration through 90 days after expiration.

    Applies when: Eligibility window for retired nurse renewal status.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Is in the renewal period (60 days before expiration and 90 days after);

  • The licensee does not intend to practice nursing for monetary compensation for at least 3 years.

    Applies when: Meaning of retired from the profession for retired renewal status.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Retired from the profession means that the licensee does not intend to practice nursing for monetary compensation for at least 3 years; such person may provide volunteer services.

  • A later request for a full, unrestricted license requires reinstatement of a lapsed license appropriate to the profession.

    Applies when: If a nurse renews at retired status and later seeks full active status.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      A licensee who has renewed at a retired status and, in the future, wishes to obtain a full, unrestricted license is required to meet the requirements for reinstatement of a lapsed license appropriate to the profession.

Board and official links

  • Connecticut Department of Public Health handles RN licensing and renewal information.

    Applies when: Official Connecticut RN licensing source.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Registered Nurse Licensure
    2. 2. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Renew a DPH license in Connecticut. Get information on online renewals, plus fees, status, grace periods, and more

  • The official renewal page says nurses can renew online through the eLicense portal.

    Applies when: Official renewal instructions for Connecticut nurses.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. portal.ct.gov ↗
      Nurses can renew their license online in Connecticut through the eLicense portal.