Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
- There is no CE requirement for Connecticut RNs and LPNs
- APRNs must complete 50 hours of CE every 2 years
- 5 hours must be in pharmacotherapeutics
- At least 2 hours of training must address mental health conditions common to veterans and family members of veterans.
- Must complete at least 1 hour in the following topics:
- HIV
- Risk Management
- Sexual Assault
- Domestic Violence
- Cultural Competency
- Substance abuse, including, but not limited to, prescribing controlled substances and pain management
CE Requirements for Nurses in Connecticut
Which Nurse Type Best Defines You?
Requirements specific to Nurses in Connecticut
Nursing CE Courses for Nurses in Connecticut
Complete these courses towards your Connecticut nursing CE requirements.
| Over 100 hours of CE for one low price | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health for Veterans |
2.0 ANCC contact hours |
Required | Start Course |
| HIV/AIDs |
6.0 ANCC contact hours |
Required | Start Course |
| Pain Management |
5.0 ANCC contact hours |
Required | Start Course |
| Domestic and Community Violence |
3.0 ANCC contact hours |
Required | Start Course |
| Cultural Competency with Religious, Ethnic, and LGBTQ+ Considerations |
2.0 ANCC contact hours |
Required | Start Course |
| Substance Abuse and Addiction |
5.0 ANCC contact hours |
Required | Start Course |
| Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances |
4.0 ANCC contact hours 1.5 AANP contact hours 1.25 Pharmacology hours |
Required | Start Course |
| Pain Management |
5.0 ANCC contact hours |
Recommended | Start Course |
| Palliative Care |
3.0 ANCC contact hours |
Recommended | Start Course |
| Domestic and Community Violence |
3.0 ANCC contact hours |
Recommended | Start Course |
| Marijuana and CBD: Effective Treatment and Use |
2.0 ANCC contact hours 1.1 AANP contact hours 1.1 Pharmacology hours |
Recommended | Start Course |
| Cultural Competency with Religious, Ethnic, and LGBTQ+ Considerations |
2.0 ANCC contact hours |
Recommended | Start Course |
| Bioterrorism |
4.0 ANCC contact hours |
Recommended | Start Course |
*Each professional is accountable for understanding his or her accrediting/licensing body’s standards and requirements. While we try to routinely update information on this page, we are not responsible for its accuracy and information is subject to change without notice.
You can learn more at Connecticut's Board of Nursing Website