Massachusetts nursing CE courses

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

15CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: RN licenses renew on the licensee's birthday in even-numbered years; LPN licenses renew on the birthday in odd-numbered years.

Source: Massachusetts Board of Nursing

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho
Domestic and sexual violence training (one-time; no hour amount specified; BoardRequiredEvery renewalAll RNs
Diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with cognitive impairments, includingRequiredEvery renewalAll RNs

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

Controlled Substances (Opioids) - Safe and Effective Prescribing (Nursing CE) - 3 Hours

Biologix Solutions · 3h · text · California Board of Registered Nursing (Biologix Solutions LLC: California Board of Registered Nursing approved provider (CEP 15746); provider's published state-acceptance list includes the Massachusetts Board of Nursing.)

Note: Listed on Biologix's Massachusetts nursing page with price visible; text-based self-study with post-test (70% to pass). Includes pharmacology hours.

Working with LGBTQ Patients in Healthcare Settings - 2 Hours

Biologix Solutions · 2h · text · California Board of Registered Nursing (Biologix Solutions LLC: California Board of Registered Nursing approved provider (CEP 15746); provider's published state-acceptance list includes the Massachusetts Board of Nursing.)

Note: Listed on Biologix's Massachusetts nursing page with price visible; text-based self-study with post-test (70% to pass).

Hypertension and Stroke (NurseCE4Less)

NurseCE4Less · 2.5h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider (stated on each course listing).)

Note: Listed in NurseCE4Less's Cardiovascular and Heart Disease category with hours and price visible; text-based self-study, free with NurseCE4Less subscription or priced per course as shown. Provider URL is the category page since individual course pages are reached via add-to-cart.

Implicit Bias in Health Care

NetCE · 3h · text · ANCC (Jointly accredited by ACCME/ACPE/ANCC.)

Note: NetCE course listing shows ANCC credits and price without login; NetCE is jointly accredited by ACCME/ACPE/ANCC.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 15-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

Nursing CEU 15 Hours Package (Biologix)Bundle

Biologix Solutions · 15h · text · California Board of Registered Nursing (Biologix Solutions LLC: California Board of Registered Nursing approved provider (CEP 15746); provider's published state-acceptance list includes the Massachusetts Board of Nursing.)

Note: Listed on Biologix's Massachusetts nursing page with price visible; text-based self-study with post-test (70% to pass). 15-hour package tagged for Massachusetts (among KY, LA, ND, AR, ID); covers the full 15-hour biennial requirement.

Elite Nursing Passport Lite CE MembershipBundle

Elite Learning · 0h · self-paced · ANCC (Colibri Healthcare LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).)

$48.00per year; unlimited contact hours over 12 monthsView course →

Note: National membership: 100+ courses from an ANCC-accredited provider with state-required CE packages included, CE podcasts, and deadline tracking. Unlimited contact hours included with subscription.

Free options

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

Training for Licensed Professionals to Meet Chapter 260 RequirementsFree

Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Board-provided) · 2h · self-paced · Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (Board-provided training; the Board designates this training for the Chapter 260 domestic and sexual violence requirement. Third-party providers state they cannot satisfy this requirement.)

Freefree; account enrollment requiredView course →

Note: Official Board-provided online training (modules: Do No Harm, Sexual Violence, Domestic Violence, People Who Use Violence). The Board's rule states no specific hour amount; 2 hours is the commonly cited figure for the renewal requirement. Price listed as Free on the training site; login required to enroll.

Free Nursing CEUs from Nurse.comFree

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

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Rotating catalog of free courses; free Nurse.com account required to enroll and print certificate.

Free nursing CEUs from Wild IrisFree

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

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Wild Iris's free nursing CEU offerings (typically 1 ANCC contact hour each); free account required.

Medscape Education continuing education activities (free)Free

Medscape Education · 1h · self-paced · ANCC (Jointly accredited by ACCME/ACPE/ANCC; 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; verify per activity); free registration required. 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 Massachusetts RNs need?

Massachusetts registered nurses need 15 contact hours every 2 years.

What are the mandatory CE topics for Massachusetts RN renewal?

Requirements include Domestic and sexual violence training (one-time; no hour amount specified; Board (Required). See the mandated topics table above for the full list.

When is my Massachusetts RN license renewal deadline?

RN licenses renew on the licensee's birthday in even-numbered years; LPN licenses renew on the birthday in odd-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 Massachusetts Board of Nursing. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.