What are the mandatory CE topics for Illinois nurses?

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training: 1 contact hours (Every renewal) | Implicit Bias Awareness Training: 1 contact hours (Every renewal) | Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias (direct care of adults 26+): 1 contact hours (Every renewal)

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Q: How many CE contact hours are required for Illinois (IL) RN license renewal?

20 contact hours every 2 years. APRNs require 80 contact hours per 2-year cycle (including 20 hours of pharmacotherapeutics, of which 10 hours cover opioid/substance abuse prescribing). Governing board: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

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Single-State License (Non-Compact)Renews Every 2 Years

Standard RN CE Hours

20 Contact Hrs

Per 2-year renewal cycle

State-Mandated Topic Hours

3 Hours

Across 3 specific state rule(s)

General Elective CE Hours

17 Hours

Board-approved clinical or specialty courses

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) — Mandatory Topic & Competency Breakdown

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Every renewal1 hr

Implicit Bias Awareness Training

Every renewal1 hr

Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias (direct care of adults 26+)

Every renewal1 hr

Illinois Board & APRN Rule Note: APRNs require 80 contact hours per 2-year cycle (including 20 hours of pharmacotherapeutics, of which 10 hours cover opioid/substance abuse prescribing).

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