Oregon CE Requirements for License Renewal

Oregon.jpegAs a nurse in the state of Oregon, you are required to earn continuing education to renew your active license.

Renewal Requirements

RN
  • Every two years:
    • 400 nursing practice hours
    • If less than 600 hours in prior 3 years, 20 hours of continuing education is required
    • If less than 800 hours in prior 4 years, 30 hours of continuing education is required
    • Less than 960 hours of practice in prior 5 years must apply for practice re-entry
  • Every renewal 
    • 2-hour cultural competence continuing education
  • One-time requirement
LPN
  • Every two years
    • 400 nursing practice hours
    • If less than 600 hours in prior 3 years, 20 hours of continuing education is required
    • If less than 800 hours in prior 4 years, 30 hours of continuing education is required
    • Less than 960 hours of practice in prior 5 years must apply for practice re-entry
  • Every renewal 
    • 2-hour cultural competence continuing education
  • One-time requirement
Advanced Practice 
  • Every two years
    • Must renew RN license and complete continuing education requirements if less than 400 hours of APRN practice in prior two years
  • For NPs licensed prior to January 2011, national certification is not required for renewal.
    • Instead, a minimum of 45 hours of continuing education in the population foci is required
  • Every renewal 
    • 2-hour cultural competence continuing education
  • One-time requirement

Visit the Oregon State Board of Nursing for more information on your renewal requirements.
 

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