Georgia Board of Nursing · RN

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

Below is exactly what Georgia Board of Nursing requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from GBN~5 min read

Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed April 25, 2026

Mandatory topics

Georgia has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 30-hour total.

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Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Georgia 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 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(b.1)[1]
Board-approved credit
CE completions must be tracked and reported to CE Broker (www.cebroker.com) per Georgia Board of Nursing requirements.SourceO.C.G.A. § 43-26-9(b.1)[1]
Documentation & audit

Physicians are responsible for retaining CME 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
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)
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-23

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

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