Connecticut
Registered Nurse CE & renewal requirements in Connecticut (2026)
2 contact hours per renewal, on a 12-month renewal cycle with Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing.
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Renewal cycle
12months
RN license renews annually, but the CE contact-hour requirement is assessed once every 6 years
Contact hours
2
2 contact hours per renewal — 2 contact hours required once per 6-year cycle (not every annual renewal), covering PTSD/suicide/depression/grief screening and suicide-prevention training
- PTSD/suicide risk/depression/grief screening
- Suicide prevention
Administering boardConnecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing
Verified against portal.ct.gov · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing
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- How often do registered nurses renew their license in Connecticut?
- RN license renews annually, but the CE contact-hour requirement is assessed once every 6 years
- How many contact hours do I need in Connecticut?
- 2 contact hours per renewal. 2 contact hours required once per 6-year cycle (not every annual renewal), covering PTSD/suicide/depression/grief screening and suicide-prevention training
- Where do I renew my Registered Nurse license in Connecticut?
- Through Connecticut Board of Examiners for 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.