Connecticut Nursing CE & License Renewal Requirements (2026)
Connecticut does not require general CE hours to renew an RN license; you do need 2 contact hours of specified topics every 6 years. Renewal: ANNUAL, in birth month (first birth month after issuance). CE reporting: No upload: you attest at renewal and keep your certificates in case of audit. Verified against the Connecticut board of nursing on 2026-10-16.
Hours
No general hrs; 2 contact hrs every 6 yrs
Cycle & deadline
ANNUAL, in birth month (first birth month after issuance)
LPN / LVN
same (LPN included)
Reporting
Attest; keep records 3 yrs
Last verified 2026-10-16 · Source: Connecticut board of nursing · Checked against the full official board page
Connecticut CE requirements by license type
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| RN | No general hrs; 2 contact hrs every 6 yrs |
| LPN / LVN | same (LPN included) |
Required (mandatory) topics in Connecticut
| Required topic |
|---|
| 2 hrs PTSD/suicide risk/depression/grief screening + suicide prevention, every 6 yrs |
Connecticut license renewal deadline & cycle
ANNUAL, in birth month (first birth month after issuance)
How to renew your Connecticut nursing license
- Check your expiration date on your board portal or Nursys.com.
- Complete your CE: No general hrs; 2 contact hrs every 6 yrs.
- Report or record CE: Attest; keep records 3 yrs.
- Submit the renewal application and fee on the Connecticut board site.
- Keep certificates in case of audit.
Renewal fees & late renewal
RN renewal fee: not yet verified by us. Check your board's renewal page for the current fee.
Late renewal: late fees and lapse rules vary; check your board's renewal page. Don't practice on an expired license.
Is Connecticut a Nurse Licensure Compact state?
Yes. Connecticut is a full Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so a multistate license from another compact home state lets you practice here.
Where to take Connecticut-approved CE
Use providers accredited by ANCC or approved by your board, and check that courses cover the required topics above.
Connecticut nursing CE FAQ
How many CE hours does a Connecticut RN need?
No general hrs; 2 contact hrs every 6 yrs.
When does a Connecticut nursing license expire?
ANNUAL, in birth month (first birth month after issuance).
What mandatory CE topics does Connecticut require?
Required topics: 2 hrs PTSD/suicide risk/depression/grief screening + suicide prevention, every 6 yrs.
Does Connecticut use CE Broker or require CE reporting?
Attest; keep records 3 yrs.
Do Connecticut LPNs/LVNs need CE?
same (LPN included).
Is Connecticut a compact (NLC) state?
Yes. Connecticut is a full Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so a multistate license from another compact home state lets you practice here.
Sources & verification
Official source: https://portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing--investigations/registered-nurse/continuing-education
Last verified: 2026-10-16. Re-fetched official page Oct 16, 2026; key figures present.