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California RN requires 30 hours per 2 years. Source: State of California Board of Registered Nursing, last checked .
Published by Continuing Education Tracking App.
California RN: 30 hours per 2 years, from the cited board or certifier source. First renewal after the licensing exam is exempt except 1 hour. Confirm on the regulator site before renewing.
Tracking aid only — not legal advice. Always confirm with State of California Board of Registered Nursing.
30 hours
Source: State of California Board of Registered Nursing, last checked October 8, 2026.
First renewal after the licensing exam is exempt except 1 hour. First renewal after passing the national licensing examination is exempt from the 30-hour CE requirement except 1 hour of implicit bias (BPC 2811.5; CCR 1451).
2 years
State of California Board of Registered Nursing
Category floors from the cited board or certifier source. Empty min/max means the source names a requirement without a numeric floor in our row.
| Requirement | Value | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total hours | 30 hours | — | State of California Board of Registered Nursing |
| Renewal cycle | 2 years | 24 months | State of California Board of Registered Nursing |
| Maximum Hours via Online | ≤ 30 | Home Study | State of California Board of Registered Nursing |
| Minimum Hours in Implicit Bias | ≥ 1 | First renewal only · once · Required during the first two years after initial licensure / first renewal after NCLEX. BPC 2811.5. | State of California Board of Registered Nursing |
State of California Board of Registered Nursing Last verified against board source October 8, 2026.
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