Alabama nursing CE courses

Curated courses matched to Alabama’s RN renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.

24CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: RN licenses expire December 31 of even-numbered years.

Source: Alabama Board of Nursing

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho
Board-provided CE on Board functions, Nurse Practice Act, regulations, professio4 hoursEvery renewalAll RNs

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

Diabetes Type 2: Prevention, Symptoms, and Treatment

Wild Iris Medical Education · 7h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)

Note: Comprehensive T2D course: causes, prevention, screening criteria, treatment, complications, long-term plan of care. Aligns with DC's public-health domain 'Chronic Disease Management' (diabetes).

End-of-Life, Palliative, and Hospice Care

Wild Iris Medical Education · 7h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)

Note: Palliative vs hospice care, ethical/legal principles, pain management, special populations, communication, final-hours and postmortem care.

Medical Error Prevention and Root Cause Analysis

NetCE · 2h · text · ANCC (Jointly accredited by ACCME/ACPE/ANCC. Course #91334.)

$15.00or included in NetCE unlimited planView course →

Note: Current edition released 09/01/2026; 2 ANCC contact hours; medical-error prevention and root cause analysis.

Fall Prevention: Interventions for Balance Problems and Risks

Wild Iris Medical Education · 3h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)

Note: Fall prevention in clinical and community settings: balance components, risk factors, impacts on patients/caregivers, and risk-mitigation strategies.

Health Behavior Change

Wild Iris Medical Education · 2h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)

Note: Change models, communication strategies, and tools to help patients adopt healthier behaviors; aligns with DC's public-health domain 'Chronic Disease Management' (lifestyle change management).

Dementia: Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care

Wild Iris Medical Education · 1h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)

Note: Alzheimer's diagnosis, management, care, and communication strategies, including pharmacologic and medical treatments.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 24-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

Nurse.com CE Membership (Standard)Bundle

Nurse.com (Relias) · 24h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC-accredited courses; Relias/Nurse.com is the largest US nursing CE brand.)

$49.99Premium membership ($149.99/yr) includes all courses + state renewal packages free.View course →

Note: Standard membership: access to all online courses 1.5 contact hours or less (includes state-required courses), 50% off courses over 1.5 hours and state renewal packages. 500+ courses.

CEUfast Unlimited AccessBundle

CEUfast · 24h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC-accredited provider; Iowa-based company with 290+ courses, most with audio.)

$39.00$39/year unlimited, as listed on CEUfast's site.View course →

Note: One-year unlimited access to the full CEUfast course library (270+ courses with audio); instant certificates; cross-device syncing. Budget pick for covering a full renewal cycle.

Free options

Accredited free courses. Note: free options rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.

Alabama Board of Nursing Mandatory Class (Board-Provided CE)Free

Alabama Board of Nursing · 4h · self-paced · Alabama Board of Nursing (Board-provided CE per Ala. Admin. Code 610-X-4-.08 and 610-X-10-.02; only the Board-provided class satisfies this requirement -- no commercial substitute.)

FreeFree; login with AL license number + last 4 of SSN.View course →

Note: Required at FIRST renewal only (nurses licensed by examination after 10/1/2002). Covers Board functions, Nurse Practice Act, regulations, professional conduct, and accountability. Take via ABN site: Alabama Nursing Resource Center > Nursing CE tab. Returning nurses do not need this.

Novel Coronaviruses, including COVID-19 (free course)Free

Wild Iris Medical Education · 1h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)

FreeFree; one free course currently offered; account signup required.View course →

Note: Wild Iris's currently offered free nursing CEU (1 ANCC contact hour); certificate delivered via email after passing a short test and evaluation.

Free Nursing CEUs (e.g., Communicating With Patients; Quality Management and Data Evaluation)Free

Nurse.com (Relias) · 1h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC-accredited free courses, available in all 50 states.)

FreeFree; free Nurse.com account required.View course →

Note: Rotating catalog of free ANCC courses (hours set to 1 as representative; verify per course); free Nurse.com account required to enroll and print certificate.

Medscape Education continuing education activities (free)Free

Medscape Education · 1h · self-paced · ANCC (Medscape, LLC accredited by ANCC as a provider of continuing nursing education; offers ANCC contact hours for RNs.)

FreeFree; registration required (free).View course →

Note: Thousands of free activities (credit typically 0.25-1.5 contact hours each; set to 1h as representative, verify per activity); URL points to Medscape's official help article confirming ANCC nurse credit since individual activity pages sit behind login.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Alabama RNs need?

Alabama registered nurses need 24 contact hours every 2 years.

What are the mandatory CE topics for Alabama RN renewal?

Requirements include Board-provided CE on Board functions, Nurse Practice Act, regulations, professio (4 hours). See the mandated topics table above for the full list.

When is my Alabama RN license renewal deadline?

RN licenses expire December 31 of even-numbered years.

Disclaimer: CECourse is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any course provider listed on this page. We do not control provider pricing, course availability, content, accreditation status, or board reporting — all of which may change without notice. Course listings are curated for convenience and were last verified on 10-06-2026. Requirements change — always verify current mandates with the Alabama Board of Nursing. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.