Ohio Nursing CE & License Renewal Requirements (2026)
To renew, Ohio registered nurses need 24 contact hrs / 2 yrs incl 1 hr Category A. The board also requires 1 mandatory topic (listed below). Renewal: Biennial. CE reporting: No upload: you attest at renewal and keep your certificates in case of audit. Verified against the Ohio board of nursing on 2026-10-16.
Hours
24 contact hrs / 2 yrs incl 1 hr Category A
Cycle & deadline
Biennial; first renewal after NCLEX exempt
LPN / LVN
24 contact hrs incl 1 Category A (same as RN)
Reporting
No - attest at renewal, keep records for audit (keep 6 yrs)
Last verified 2026-10-16 · Source: Ohio board of nursing (OAC Chapter 4723-14) · Checked against the full official board page
Ohio CE requirements by license type
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| RN | 24 contact hrs / 2 yrs incl 1 hr Category A |
| LPN / LVN | 24 contact hrs incl 1 Category A (same as RN) |
Required (mandatory) topics in Ohio
| Required topic |
|---|
| 1 hr Category A (Ohio law/rules) |
Ohio license renewal deadline & cycle
Biennial; first renewal after NCLEX exempt
How to renew your Ohio nursing license
- Check your expiration date on your board portal or Nursys.com.
- Complete your CE: 24 contact hrs / 2 yrs incl 1 hr Category A.
- Report or record CE: No - attest at renewal, keep records for audit (keep 6 yrs).
- Submit the renewal application and fee on the Ohio 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.
CE Broker / reporting in Ohio
No - attest at renewal, keep records for audit (keep 6 yrs)
Is Ohio a Nurse Licensure Compact state?
Yes. Ohio is a full Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so a multistate license from another compact home state lets you practice here.
Where to take Ohio-approved CE
Use providers accredited by ANCC or approved by your board, and check that courses cover the required topics above.
Ohio nursing CE FAQ
How many CE hours does a Ohio RN need?
24 contact hrs / 2 yrs incl 1 hr Category A.
When does a Ohio nursing license expire?
Biennial; first renewal after NCLEX exempt.
What mandatory CE topics does Ohio require?
Required topics: 1 hr Category A (Ohio law/rules).
Does Ohio use CE Broker or require CE reporting?
No - attest at renewal, keep records for audit (keep 6 yrs).
Do Ohio LPNs/LVNs need CE?
24 contact hrs incl 1 Category A (same as RN).
Is Ohio a compact (NLC) state?
Yes. Ohio 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://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/rule-4723-14-03
Rule: OAC Chapter 4723-14
Last verified: 2026-10-16. Re-fetched official page Oct 16, 2026; key figures present.