District of Columbia
Registered Nurse CE & renewal requirements in District of Columbia (2026)
24 contact hours per renewal, on a 24-month renewal cycle with District of Columbia Board of Nursing.
Renewal cycle
Every 24 months
Biennial; transitioning to birth-month expiration for credentials issued on/after June 16, 2024
Continuing education
24 contact hours per renewal
24 contact hours per 2-year cycle, including at least 3 hours HIV/AIDS or Director's Topics and 2 hours LGBTQ cultural competency; 10% of hours must be in designated public health priorities
- HIV/AIDS or Director's Topics (3 hrs)
- LGBTQ cultural competency (2 hrs)
- Public health priorities (10% of hours)
Source: District of Columbia Board of Nursing · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit District of Columbia Board of Nursing
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- How often do registered nurses renew their license in District of Columbia?
- Biennial; transitioning to birth-month expiration for credentials issued on/after June 16, 2024
- How many contact hours do I need in District of Columbia?
- 24 contact hours per renewal. 24 contact hours per 2-year cycle, including at least 3 hours HIV/AIDS or Director's Topics and 2 hours LGBTQ cultural competency; 10% of hours must be in designated public health priorities
- Where do I renew my Registered Nurse license in District of Columbia?
- Through District of Columbia Board of Nursing. We verified these details on 2026-07-05 — always confirm with the board before your deadline.
- Is this page official?
- No — Credlark is an independent organizational tool, not the licensing board. This page cites its source and check date; use it to plan, then confirm with your board.