Connecticut nursing CE courses

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

2CE hours every 6 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: Licenses renew annually. The 2-hour requirement is once every six years, not per annual renewal.

Source: Connecticut Board of Nursing

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Screening for PTSD, suicide risk, depression/grief and suicide prevention	2 hours	Every renewal	All RNs

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

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.)

$24.00View course →

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.)

$18.00View course →

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.)

$10.00View course →

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

Forensic Nursing: An Overview

NetCE · 2h · text · ANCC (Jointly accredited by ACCME, ACPE, and ANCC. Course #37104.)

$15.00or included in NetCE unlimited planView course →

Note: Forensic nursing overview including sexual assault evidence collection; released 02/01/2024, expires 01/31/2027.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 2-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

Nurse.com CE Membership (Standard)Bundle

Nurse.com (Relias) · 2h · 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. Note: CT requires only 2 hours every 6 years, so a membership is overkill for the mandate alone -- best value if you also want general CE.

Nursing CEU Bundle - 30 ANCC HoursBundle

Wild Iris Medical Education · 30h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)

$99.00Save $79 vs. purchasing courses individually.View course →

Note: 30-contact-hour renewal package including Obesity in America, Diabetes Type 2, Diabetes Care: Prevention and Clinical Care of Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Diabetes in Children and Adolescents, and PTSD. Instant online certificates.

Free options

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

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Connecticut RNs need?

Connecticut registered nurses need 2 contact hours every 6 years.

What are the mandatory CE topics for Connecticut RN renewal?

Requirements include Screening for PTSD, suicide risk, depression/grief and suicide prevention (2 hours). See the mandated topics table above for the full list.

When is my Connecticut RN license renewal deadline?

Licenses renew annually. The 2-hour requirement is once every six years, not per annual renewal.

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 Connecticut Board of Nursing. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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