Georgia Nursing CE & License Renewal Requirements (2026)
To renew, Georgia registered nurses need one of five options, such as 30 CE hours, a national certification, or 500 practice hours. Renewal: Biennial. CE reporting: Submit CE documentation to CE Broker. Verified against the Georgia board of nursing on 2026-10-16.
Hours
One option: 30 CE hrs / certification / accredited program / 500 practice hrs / other approved
Cycle & deadline
Biennial; renew by Jan 31 of expiration year (late thru Feb 28)
LPN / LVN
20 hrs or RN academic program, biennial
Reporting
YES - submit CE documentation to CE Broker
Last verified 2026-10-16 · Source: Georgia board of nursing · Checked against the full official board page
Georgia CE requirements by license type
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| RN | One option: 30 CE hrs / certification / accredited program / 500 practice hrs / other approved |
| LPN / LVN | 20 hrs or RN academic program, biennial |
Required (mandatory) topics in Georgia
None specified by the board.
Georgia license renewal deadline & cycle
Biennial; renew by Jan 31 of expiration year (late thru Feb 28)
How to renew your Georgia nursing license
- Check your expiration date on your board portal or Nursys.com.
- Complete your CE: One option: 30 CE hrs / certification / accredited program / 500 practice hrs / other approved.
- Report or record CE: YES - submit CE documentation to CE Broker.
- Submit the renewal application and fee on the Georgia 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 Georgia a Nurse Licensure Compact state?
Yes. Georgia is a full Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so a multistate license from another compact home state lets you practice here.
Where to take Georgia-approved CE
Use providers accredited by ANCC or approved by your board, and check that courses cover the required topics above.
Georgia nursing CE FAQ
How many CE hours does a Georgia RN need?
One option: 30 CE hrs / certification / accredited program / 500 practice hrs / other approved.
When does a Georgia nursing license expire?
Biennial; renew by Jan 31 of expiration year (late thru Feb 28).
What mandatory CE topics does Georgia require?
No specific mandatory topics are listed by the board.
Does Georgia use CE Broker or require CE reporting?
YES - submit CE documentation to CE Broker.
Do Georgia LPNs/LVNs need CE?
20 hrs or RN academic program, biennial.
Is Georgia a compact (NLC) state?
Yes. Georgia 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://sos.ga.gov/page/nursing-continuing-education
Last verified: 2026-10-16. Re-read official page Oct 16, 2026; values match.