District of Columbia nursing CE courses

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

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

Renewal: Licenses expire June 30 of even-numbered years.

Source: District of Columbia Board of Nursing

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
LGBTQ cultural competency (2 hours)	2 hours	Every renewal	All RNs
Public-health-priority topics (2.5 hours)	2.5 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.

End-of-Life, Palliative, and Hospice Care

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

$42.00View course →

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

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.

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.

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.

Improving Cultural Competency for Behavioral Health ProfessionalsFree

HHS Office of Minority Health (Think Cultural Health) · 5h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC-accredited; approved for nurses (about 5 contact hours).)

FreeFree, federally funded; Login.gov account required for credit.View course →

Note: Free federal course on CLAS standards and culturally competent care; aligns with DC's Director topic 'Implicit bias, cultural competence, and CLAS in health care.'

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 District of Columbia RNs need?

District of Columbia registered nurses need 24 contact hours every 2 years.

What are the mandatory CE topics for District of Columbia RN renewal?

Requirements include LGBTQ cultural competency (2 hours) (2 hours). See the mandated topics table above for the full list.

When is my District of Columbia RN license renewal deadline?

Licenses expire June 30 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 District of Columbia Board of Nursing. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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