Colorado Nursing CE Requirements

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

None
RN CE hours
Continued competency
2 years
Renewal cycle
Per state board
0
Mandatory topics
every renewal
No
CE Broker reporting
Self-document

Note: Colorado uses a Continued Competency Program in lieu of fixed CE hours.

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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 Colorado Renewal Deadline?

Colorado renewal deadlines follow this pattern: Sep 30. 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 Colorado Board of Nursing immediately to learn about late-renewal or reinstatement options.

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CE Requirements in Other States

Arkansas15 hrs · 2 yearsCalifornia30 hrs · 2 yearsConnecticutNo fixed hrs · 1 yearDelaware30 hrs · 2 years

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my nursing license in Colorado?
Colorado does not mandate a fixed number of CE hours. Nurses must satisfy the board's continued-competency requirement, which may include practice hours, certification, or voluntary CE. Verify the current options at https://dpo.colorado.gov/Nursing.
What are the mandatory CE topics for Colorado nurses?
Colorado does not mandate specific CE topics beyond the general contact-hour total. Nurses may choose any board-approved subjects.
Does Colorado use CE Broker?
No. Colorado does not use CE Broker. Keep your certificates of completion for at least 2 years in case your board audits your renewal.
When is the nursing license renewal deadline in Colorado?
Colorado licenses expire on September 30 on a 2 years renewal cycle.

Sources

  • Colorado Board of Nursing, CE rules, accessed 2026.
  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), accreditation criteria, 2026.
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