Oregon Nursing CE & License Renewal Requirements (2026)
To renew, Oregon registered nurses need no CE hours yet; a 20-hour-per-2-years CE requirement begins Jan 1, 2028. The board also requires 2 mandatory topics (listed below). Renewal: Biennial. CE reporting: No upload: you attest at renewal and keep your certificates in case of audit. Verified against the Oregon board of nursing on 2026-10-16.
Hours
Transitioning: 20 CE hrs/2 yrs requirement begins Jan 1 2028 (practice hrs dropped 2026)
Cycle & deadline
Biennial
LPN / LVN
same as RN (pain mgmt + cultural competency)
Reporting
No - attest at renewal, keep records for audit
Last verified 2026-10-16 · Source: Oregon board of nursing · Checked against the full official board page
Oregon CE requirements by license type
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| RN | Transitioning: 20 CE hrs/2 yrs requirement begins Jan 1 2028 (practice hrs dropped 2026) |
| LPN / LVN | same as RN (pain mgmt + cultural competency) |
Required (mandatory) topics in Oregon
| Required topic |
|---|
| 1 hr pain mgmt (36 mo) |
| 2 hrs cultural competency (48 mo) |
Oregon license renewal deadline & cycle
Biennial
How to renew your Oregon nursing license
- Check your expiration date on your board portal or Nursys.com.
- Complete your CE: Transitioning: 20 CE hrs/2 yrs requirement begins Jan 1 2028 (practice hrs dropped 2026).
- Report or record CE: No - attest at renewal, keep records for audit.
- Submit the renewal application and fee on the Oregon 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 Oregon
No - attest at renewal, keep records for audit
Is Oregon a Nurse Licensure Compact state?
No. Oregon is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact; you need a Oregon license to practice there.
Where to take Oregon-approved CE
Use providers accredited by ANCC or approved by your board, and check that courses cover the required topics above.
Oregon nursing CE FAQ
How many CE hours does a Oregon RN need?
Transitioning: 20 CE hrs/2 yrs requirement begins Jan 1 2028 (practice hrs dropped 2026).
When does a Oregon nursing license expire?
Biennial.
What mandatory CE topics does Oregon require?
Required topics: 1 hr pain mgmt (36 mo); 2 hrs cultural competency (48 mo).
Does Oregon use CE Broker or require CE reporting?
No - attest at renewal, keep records for audit.
Do Oregon LPNs/LVNs need CE?
same as RN (pain mgmt + cultural competency).
Is Oregon a compact (NLC) state?
No. Oregon is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact; you need a Oregon license to practice there.
Sources & verification
Official source: https://www.oregon.gov/osbn/Pages/Competency-Requirements.aspx
Last verified: 2026-10-16. Re-fetched official page Oct 16, 2026; key figures present.