District of Columbia Nursing CE Requirements

Everything you need to know about completing continuing education for District of Columbia 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
2
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 District of Columbia

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

LGBTQ cultural competency training

2 hours · every cycle

HIV/AIDS

2 hours · every cycle

When Is My District of Columbia Renewal Deadline?

District of Columbia renewal deadlines follow this pattern: Jun 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 District of Columbia Board of Nursing immediately to learn about late-renewal or reinstatement options.

Take Your District of Columbia CEUs at CE Ready

CE Ready is an ANCC-accredited continuing education provider (Provider P0986) with course bundles built specifically for District of Columbia nurses. Their packages cover both the total contact-hour requirement and every mandatory topic listed above.

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CE Requirements in Other States

ConnecticutNo fixed hrs · 1 yearDelaware30 hrs · 2 yearsFlorida24 hrs · 2 yearsGeorgiaNo fixed hrs · 2 years

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my nursing license in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia requires 24 contact hours per 2 years renewal cycle for RNs.
What are the mandatory CE topics for District of Columbia nurses?
District of Columbia requires 2 mandatory topics: LGBTQ cultural competency training (2 hrs, each cycle); HIV/AIDS (2 hrs, each cycle).
Does District of Columbia use CE Broker?
No. District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia?
District of Columbia licenses expire on June 30 on a 2 years renewal cycle.

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