Alabama Nursing CE Requirements

Everything you need to know about completing continuing education for Alabama nursing license renewal — required hours, mandatory topics, deadlines, and where to take your CEUs online.

24 hrs
RN CE hours
per 2 years
2 years
Renewal cycle
Per state board
0
Mandatory topics
every renewal
Yes
CE Broker reporting
Auto-reported

Check Your Nursing CE Compliance

Find out exactly how many continuing education hours you need to renew your license — including any state-mandated topics like opioids, domestic violence, or implicit bias.

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When Is My Alabama Renewal Deadline?

Alabama renewal deadlines follow this pattern: Dec 31. Use the calculator above to estimate your specific deadline based on your last renewal date. The state board issues a courtesy renewal notice, but the legal responsibility for renewing on time is yours.

Practicing nursing on an expired license is a violation of state law. If your renewal lapses, contact the Alabama Board of Nursing immediately to learn about late-renewal or reinstatement options.

Find a Alabama-approved CE provider

CE Ready does not currently ship a Alabama CEU package. Look for an ANCC-accredited provider, or check the Alabama Board of Nursing for approved providers.

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CE Requirements in Other States

AlaskaNo fixed hrs · 2 yearsArizonaNo fixed hrs · 4 years

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my nursing license in Alabama?
Alabama requires 24 contact hours per 2 years renewal cycle for RNs.
What are the mandatory CE topics for Alabama nurses?
Alabama does not mandate specific CE topics beyond the general contact-hour total. Nurses may choose any board-approved subjects.
Does Alabama use CE Broker?
Yes. Alabama is a CE Broker state. Approved CE providers automatically report your completed hours to the board — you do not need to submit paper certificates. CE Ready, our partner platform, reports to CE Broker on your behalf.
When is the nursing license renewal deadline in Alabama?
Alabama licenses expire on December 31 on a 2 years renewal cycle.

Sources

  • Alabama Board of Nursing, CE rules, accessed 2026.
  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), accreditation criteria, 2026.
  • CE Broker electronic CE tracking system.
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