Maryland nursing CE courses

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

30CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: Licenses renew biennially not later than the 28th day of the licensee's birth month; odd birth year renews in odd-numbered years, even birth year in even-numbered years (per COMAR renewal schedule).

Source: Maryland Board of Nursing

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Implicit bias and structural racism training (one-time) (conditional)	Required	Every renewal	All RNs

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

Medical and Alternative Therapy for Acute and Chronic Pain Conditions (NurseCE4Less)

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

$25.00View course →

Note: Listed in NurseCE4Less's Pain Management 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.

Clostridioides Difficile (NurseCE4Less)

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

$25.00View course →

Note: Listed in NurseCE4Less's Infectious Disease and Control 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.

Forensic Nursing: An Overview

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

$15.00View course →

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 30-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

Maryland Implicit Bias and Structural Racism Training Bundle (2 courses)Bundle

Quality Interactions · 2h · self-paced · ANCC (Accredited CE: each course awards 1 CE credit hour from ACCME, ANCC, ACPE, ASWB, ADA, and CCMC.)

$55.00$55 for both courses (10% bundle savings applied)View course →

Note: Two approved 1-hour courses (implicit bias awareness + structural racism), 2 CE credits total; each awards 1 CE hour from ACCME, ANCC, ACPE, ASWB, ADA, CCMC. Maryland requires both trainings one-time at the first renewal after April 1, 2026; provider states its courses are on the state's approved-training list. Instant certificate and digital badge by email.

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.

CEUfast Unlimited AccessBundle

CEUfast · 0h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC-accredited provider; Iowa-based company with 290+ courses, most with audio.)

$39.00per year; unlimited access to full course libraryView course →

Note: Flat $39/year for the full 290+ course library (most with audio); instant certificates. Unlimited contact hours included with subscription.

Free options

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

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 Maryland RNs need?

Maryland registered nurses need 30 contact hours every 2 years.

What are the mandatory CE topics for Maryland RN renewal?

Requirements include Implicit bias and structural racism training (one-time) (conditional) (Required). See the mandated topics table above for the full list.

When is my Maryland RN license renewal deadline?

Licenses renew biennially not later than the 28th day of the licensee's birth month; odd birth year renews in odd-numbered years, even birth year in even-numbered years (per COMAR renewal schedule).

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

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