North Carolina Nursing (LPN) CE requirements
Licensed Practical Nurse — license renewal requirements, sourced from the official board.
30CE hours every 2 yearsVerify with board
Renewal: Licenses expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month every two years.
Details
North Carolina continued competence requires one of eight options under 21 NCAC 36.0232; the common CE route is 30 contact hours. The official Board page is jointly titled for RN/LPN and the rule applies to both.
Official source: North Carolina Board of Nursing - RN/LPN Continuing Competence
⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.
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