District of Columbia · Nursing

District of Columbia RN Continuing Education Requirements

What Registered Nurses need to renew their license in District of Columbia.

Total CE required24 contact hours

Renewal cycleevery 2 years (24 months)

LicenseRegistered Nurse (RN)

Governing boardDistrict of Columbia Board of Nursing

Good to know: 24 contact hrs. Public-health-priority requirement = ~10% of hours (about 3 hrs, incl. HIV/AIDS or Director's topics). Plus LGBTQ cultural competency 2 hrs. DC is mid-transition to birth-month/year renewals.

Compiled from official sources. Cross-checked against the District of Columbia Board of Nursing and reputable CE providers. Last reviewed July 10, 2026. Always confirm current rules on the official page.

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District of Columbia RN Continuing Education Requirements

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