Illinois RN (Registered Nurse) CE Requirements
What Illinois requires to renew your Registered Nurse license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
20
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Deadline
May 31 statewide
Requirements
- Sexual Harassment Prevention — 1 hour
- Implicit Bias Awareness — 1 hour
- General CE — 18 hours
Important Information
Registered nurses in Illinois need to complete a total of 20 hours of continuing education every two years, including one hour of Sexual Harassment Prevention and one hour of Implicit Bias Awareness; the rest can be general CE of your choosing.
Renewal periods in Illinois run two years and end on May 31 for every licensee. Complete all required hours before that date.
Official Source
Requirements often change — always consult the official website to confirm your requirements.
- Source: idfpr.illinois.gov
- Source: ilga.gov
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