What CE categories are required for licensed practical nurses in Virginia?

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

Virginia Nursing (LPN) CE category requirements

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

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Required categories

General / board-approved electives (remaining hours)

30h

Virginia continued competence (18VAC90-20-221) requires at least one of nine learning activities and applies to RNs and LPNs identically; the CE routes are 30 contact hours, or 15 contact hours plus 640 hours of active practice as a nurse. The 30-hour CE route is shown here.

Official source: Virginia Department of Health Professions - Board of Nursing Continued Competency (RN/LPN)

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

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

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