Georgia Board of Nursing · RN

Georgia CE Requirements for Registered Nurses

30 hours. Every two years. Tied to your license anniversary.

Updated April 2026Sourced from GBN

Compiled by Atlas CME from official board sources · Last updated April 25, 2026

Mandatory topics

For RNs, 30 hours is the total CE requirement. No mandatory topics are listed for RNs in Georgia. Confirm topic requirements with Georgia Board of Nursing before the renewal cycle.

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Accepted credit

Georgia Board of Nursing accepts ANCC Contact Hour toward the CE requirement for RNs, along with other credit it approves.

Credit systemNotes
ANCC Contact Hour
CE from board-approved providers accepted. ANCC-accredited CE providers are among the most widely accepted nationally recognized sources.SourceO.C.G.A. § 43-26-9(c)[1]
Board-approved credit
CE completions must be tracked and reported to CE Broker (www.cebroker.com) per Georgia Board of Nursing requirements.SourceGa. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 410-13-.01(1)(a)[2]
Documentation & audit

RNs are responsible for retaining CE documentation and producing it on request. Requirements include course title, dates, hours, sponsoring organization, and accrediting body.

Waivers & exemptions

Maintenance of national certification or recertification by a board-recognized national certifying body satisfies the 30-hour CE requirement.

Completion of an accredited academic program of study in nursing or a related field, as recognized by the board, satisfies the continuing competency requirement.

Verification of competency by a licensed health care facility or physician's office (part of a health system), combined with at least 500 hours of nursing practice, satisfies the requirement.

Other board-approved activities demonstrating competency in the nursing field may satisfy the requirement at board discretion.

FAQ
How many CE hours do Georgia RNs need for license renewal?
Georgia RNs must complete 30 contact hours of CE from a board-approved provider during each biennial licensure period under O.C.G.A. § 43-26-9(b.1), effective beginning with the 2016 renewal cycle. One contact hour equals 60 minutes of instruction. Alternatively, nurses may satisfy the competency requirement through national certification maintenance, accredited academic coursework, employer competency verification with 500+ practice hours, or other board-approved competency demonstrations. CE must be reported to CE Broker at www.cebroker.com.
What are the alternatives to the 30-hour CE requirement in Georgia?
Georgia recognizes four alternative pathways to the 30-hour CE option. A nurse may satisfy the biennial continuing competency requirement by: (2) maintaining or earning current national certification from a board-recognized certifying body; (3) completing an accredited academic program in nursing or a related field recognized by the Board; (4) receiving employer competency verification from a licensed health care facility or health system physician's office combined with documentation of at least 500 nursing practice hours; or (5) completing other board-approved activities demonstrating competency. These pathways are equal alternatives — only one needs to be satisfied per renewal cycle.
Are there mandatory CE topics for Georgia RN renewal?
No. Georgia does not impose mandatory CE on specific clinical topics as a universal RN renewal requirement. The statute requires total competency hours or equivalent demonstrations, not prescribed topic content. Nurses choose CE subjects that align with their practice area and professional interests within the board-approved provider framework.
Is Georgia in the NLC nursing compact?
Yes. Georgia is a member of the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC). Eligible Georgia-licensed RNs hold a multistate license allowing practice in all NLC member states. CE and renewal requirements are determined by the nurse's home state — the state of primary residence. Georgia RNs residing in Georgia must satisfy the Georgia Board of Nursing's biennial competency requirements and track CE through CE Broker.
Where can I track CE hours and check my Georgia RN license renewal date?
Georgia requires CE hours to be tracked and reported through CE Broker at www.cebroker.com. Nurses can verify their license status using the Georgia Secretary of State's license verification tool at https://verify.sos.ga.gov/verification/. For renewal and CE questions, the Georgia Board of Nursing can be reached at (404) 424-9966 or (844) 753-7825.

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Sources & Citations

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.

  1. Georgia Board of Nursing — Nursing Continuing Education (search-indexed; capture georgia/rn/bon-ce-page)
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-07-03
  2. https://rules.sos.ga.gov/GAC/410-13
    Source

This page is provided for general educational purposes and reflects the best available information as of the last reviewed date above. CE requirements change. Atlas CME is not affiliated with the Georgia Board of Nursing, or any other state licensing board, licensing authority, or professional organization. Registered nurses are solely responsible for verifying their own current CE requirements directly with their state licensing board before relying on any information presented here.

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