Delaware Nursing CE Requirements

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

30 hrs
RN CE hours
per 2 years
2 years
Renewal cycle
Per state board
1
Mandatory topics
every renewal
No
CE Broker reporting
Self-document

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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Mandatory CE Topics in Delaware

In addition to the total contact-hour requirement, Delaware requires every renewing nurse to complete coursework on these specific topics. Most ANCC-accredited bundles cover them as part of a state-specific package.

Substance abuse / chemical dependency

3 hours · every cycle

When Is My Delaware Renewal Deadline?

Delaware 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 Delaware Board of Nursing immediately to learn about late-renewal or reinstatement options.

Find a Delaware-approved CE provider

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

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CE Requirements in Other States

ColoradoNo fixed hrs · 2 yearsConnecticutNo fixed hrs · 1 yearDistrict of Columbia24 hrs · 2 yearsFlorida24 hrs · 2 years

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my nursing license in Delaware?
Delaware requires 30 contact hours per 2 years renewal cycle for RNs.
What are the mandatory CE topics for Delaware nurses?
Delaware requires 1 mandatory topic: Substance abuse / chemical dependency (3 hrs, each cycle).
Does Delaware use CE Broker?
No. Delaware 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 Delaware?
Delaware licenses expire on September 30 on a 2 years renewal cycle.

Sources

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