North Carolina RN license renewal requirements

How many continuing education hours North Carolina Board of Nursing requires of registered nurses at renewal, what counts toward them, and where that comes from.

Independently verifiedagainst North Carolina Board of Nursing’s published requirements. The exact date and primary source are free with an account.About the source ↗

Total required

30 contact hours

every 2 years, at renewal — continuing competence (choose one of several board-listed options)

Applies to
Registered Nurses licensed in North Carolina
Renewal cycle
2 years

Renewal at a glance

How to renew your North Carolina RN license

  1. Confirm your renewal date

    Check the expiration date on your North Carolina RN license and begin before the board deadline.

  2. Complete the required education

    Complete 30 contact hours every 2 years, including any mandated subjects listed below.

  3. Keep your completion records

    Save course certificates and supporting documents in case the board requests proof or selects your renewal for audit.

  4. Renew through the official board

    Submit your renewal through North Carolina Board of Nursing and confirm that your renewed license is active.

The direct link to the official North Carolina source is free with an account.

Quick answers

North Carolina RN renewal questions

How many CE hours are required for North Carolina RN renewal?

North Carolina requires 30 contact hours every 2 years for this license.

How often does a North Carolina RN license renew?

The published renewal cycle is 2 years. Confirm your individual expiration date with North Carolina Board of Nursing.

Where should I verify the requirements before renewing?

Use the official source from North Carolina Board of Nursing. A free Currendo account shows the exact source link and the date these figures were last checked, below.

Source & verification

Where this comes from

Issuing board
North Carolina Board of Nursing
Primary source
The board’s own published document, linked in full — free with an account.
Last verified
Every figure on this page carries the date it was last checked — shown free with an account.
Re-checked
Every 90 days, and whenever the board posts a rule change. A page that falls behind says so at the top rather than presenting stale figures as current.
Not legal advice
Currendo publishes what the board publishes. Confirm with North Carolina Board of Nursing before you rely on it for a renewal deadline.

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