California
Registered Nurse CE & renewal requirements in California (2026)
30 contact hours per renewal, on a 24-month renewal cycle with California Board of Registered Nursing.
Verified & sourcedSee citation below
Renewal cycle
24months
Biennial, expires last day of birth month
Contact hours
30
30 contact hours per renewal — 30 contact hours per 2-year cycle; must include 1 hour of implicit bias CE within the first 2 years following initial licensure (SB 464). First renewal exempt from the 30-hour requirement but not implicit bias.
- Implicit bias (1 hour, within first 2 years post-licensure)
Administering boardCalifornia Board of Registered Nursing
Verified against rn.ca.gov · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit California Board of Registered Nursing
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- How often do registered nurses renew their license in California?
- Biennial, expires last day of birth month
- How many contact hours do I need in California?
- 30 contact hours per renewal. 30 contact hours per 2-year cycle; must include 1 hour of implicit bias CE within the first 2 years following initial licensure (SB 464). First renewal exempt from the 30-hour requirement but not implicit bias.
- Where do I renew my Registered Nurse license in California?
- Through California Board of Registered Nursing. We verified these details on 2026-07-05 — always confirm with the board before your deadline.
- Is this page official?
- No — RenewBird is an independent organizational tool, not the licensing board. This page cites its source and check date; use it to plan, then confirm with your board.