Below is exactly what Delaware Board of Nursing requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.
Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed April 25, 2026
For RNs, 30 hours is the total CME requirement. Delaware also requires a set of one-time topics that count toward the 30-hour total.
“At least 3 of these contact hours must be in the area of substance abuse.”
“At least one hour on the recognition of and response to suspected or known sexual abuse, physical abuse, exploitation, trafficking, or domestic violence of vulnerable persons.”
Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Delaware Medical Association, or AAFP. ACGME residency or fellowship time accrues toward the requirement. Teaching or presenting accredited CME can satisfy a portion of required hours.
| Credit system | Notes |
|---|---|
ANCC Contact Hour | CE must be earned through board-approved methods or approved providers. ANCC-accredited CE qualifies.Sourcehttps://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/nursing/continuing-education-and-audit-information/[1] |
Board-approved credit | All CE must be earned through methods or providers approved by the Delaware Board of Nursing. See 24 Del. Admin. Code 1900 for the list of approved methods.Sourcehttps://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/nursing/continuing-education-and-audit-information/[1] |
Physicians are responsible for retaining CME documentation and producing it on request. Requirements include course title, dates, hours, sponsoring organization, and accrediting body.
For initial RN renewal: nurses licensed on or after October 1 of odd years but before June 1 of odd years are required to complete 0 contact hours for their first renewal cycle.
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Every mandatory topic and conditional requirement above cites the underlying statute or rule. Numbered references below correspond to the bracketed citations next to each requirement.
“Active Registered Nurse (RN) – you must complete 30 contact hours during your renewal period. At least 3 of these contact hours must be in the area of substance abuse. At least one hour on the recognition of and response to suspected or known sexual abuse, physical abuse, exploitation, trafficking, or domestic violence of vulnerable persons.”DEBON CE Page
“At least 3 of these contact hours must be in the area of substance abuse.”24 Del. Admin. Code 1900; Del. Code tit. 24, § 1906(a)(18)
“At least one hour on the recognition of and response to suspected or known sexual abuse, physical abuse, exploitation, trafficking, or domestic violence of vulnerable persons.”Del. Code tit. 24, § 1906(a)(18) · Effective 2025-10-01