Yes — accepted under our ANCC accreditation.

Rhode Island | Nursing | Nurses

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education

Impact CE's distance-learning courses meet the continuing education requirements of the Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education, accepted under our ANCC approval.

Browse 132 Accepted Courses See Mandatory Requirements
Total Hours Required
10 CE credit hours every 2 years
May Be Online / Home Study
All 10 100% of the cycle, no cap
Mandatory Requirements
3 substance abuse, diagnosis, treatment and care of alzheimer's, treatment or management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorder
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132 including every mandatory requirement

Mandatory Requirements

These hours count toward your 10 CE credit hours, but must cover specific content.

2 CE credit hours

Substance Abuse

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1 CE credit hour

Diagnosis, treatment and care of Alzheimer's

Effective August 1, 2019, every nurse has to complete one hour (per career) of CEU training regarding Alzheimer’s disease. 

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8 CE credit hours

treatment or management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorder

Any new or renewing Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)-registered practitioners, with the exception of veterinarians, must complete at least eight hours of education on the treatment or management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorder. 

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Credentials This Covers

Every credential below carries the same requirements.

  • Registered Nurse
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Each requires 10 CE credit hours to renew.

About This Approval

10 contact hours per 2-year cycle. APRN must also hold current national certification. Renewal/CE requirements: https://health.ri.gov/licensing/nurses

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Board Contact

Board
Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education
Official Page
www.nursys.com

Phone: 401-222-5960
Email: [email protected]

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