Illinois CE Requirements

IL Board of Nursing continuing education rules

IL
RN HOURS20per 2-year cycle
LPN HOURS20per 2-year cycle
APRN HOURS50per 2-year cycle

Renewal Deadline

Licenses renew every 2 years. Current cycle: June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2026.

Mandatory Topics

Cultural Competency

Required every renewal period beginning with renewals on or after January 1, 2025.

1h
Implicit Bias Awareness

Required every renewal period.

1h
Sexual Harassment Prevention

Required every renewal period.

1h

Additional Notes

Nurses who work with children in their professional capacity must complete mandated reporter training at least every 6 years. APRNs require 50 hours total. Prescribing APRNs must include pharmacotherapy hours.

State Board of Nursing

https://nursing.illinois.gov

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