What CE categories are required for licensed practical nurses in North Carolina?

General / board-approved electives (remaining hours): 30 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

North Carolina Nursing (LPN) CE category requirements

How the 30 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for licensed practical nurses in North Carolina, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

General / board-approved electives (remaining hours)

30h

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

Full requirements: North Carolina Nursing (LPN) CE requirements
When it's due: North Carolina Nursing (LPN) license renewal deadline
What it costs: North Carolina Nursing (LPN) license renewal fees
Audits & penalties: North Carolina Nursing (LPN) CE audits & penalties

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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