California Nursing (RN) CE audits & penalties

What happens if a registered nurse misses CE requirements in California, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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A $90 penalty applies for failure to timely renew. An expired license may not be used to practice nursing, and reinstatement of a lapsed license costs $350.Verify with board

How compliance is checked

Retain CE records for four years from course completion (CCR section 1451(d), per the BRN's official 2022 sunset background response); the board audits a percentage of renewals.

Official source: California Board of Registered Nursing

Full requirements: California Nursing (RN) CE requirements
When it's due: California Nursing (RN) license renewal deadline
Know what counts: California Nursing (RN) CE category requirements
What it costs: California Nursing (RN) license renewal fees

⚠️Don't learn this the hard way. Penalties are set by the board and can change — verify against the official source before relying on this summary.

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California Nursing (RN) CE audits & penalties

How compliance is checked

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