Physicians: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit,Nurses: ANCC NCPD contact hoursIQ,Pharmacists: ACPE CPE contact hours,Physician Associates: AAPA Category 1 Credit,Dentists: ADA-CERP CME credit,Psychologists: APA CME Credit,Social Workers: ASWB-ACE Credit,Dietitians: CDR CPEUs,Optometrists: COPE credit hours,Interprofessional Continuing Education:IPCE

Continuing education requirements for:District Of Columbia Registered Nurse (RN)

License Renewal Cycle: Every 2 years

Total Credits: 24

State Board Contact Information

Website: dchealth.dc.gov/bon

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General CE Requirements

  • Total Credits: 19

  • Frequency: Every 2 years

Specialty Requirements

  • Public Health Priority Topics

    • Total Credits: 3

    • Frequency: Every 1 renewal cycle

    • Special Note: Education on public health priority topics including: HIV/AIDS, opioid prescribing, abuse/neglect reporting, human trafficking, domestic violence, sexual health, ethics, smoking/tobacco, emergency preparedness, vaccinations, implicit bias, and other topics designated by the Director

  • LGBTQ or Cultural Awareness

    • Total Credits: 2

    • Frequency: Every 1 renewal cycle

    • Special Note: Education on LGBTQ issues or cultural awareness

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Last updated: July 16, 2025

Registered Nurse Requirements by State