Utah
Registered Nurse CE & renewal requirements in Utah (2026)
30 contact hours per renewal, on a 24-month renewal cycle with Utah State Board of Nursing (DOPL).
Renewal cycle
Every 24 months
Biennial; RN licenses expire January 31 of odd years
Continuing education
30 contact hours per renewal
Satisfy ONE per cycle: 400 hrs of licensed practice (no CE), OR 200 hrs practice + 15 CE hrs, OR 30 CE hrs alone. Every renewal also requires a DOPL-approved suicide-prevention module. DEA registrants need 4 hrs controlled-substance-prescribing CE.
- Suicide prevention (module every renewal)
- Controlled-substance prescribing (4 hrs, DEA registrants only)
Source: Utah State Board of Nursing (DOPL) · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit Utah State Board of Nursing (DOPL)
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- How often do registered nurses renew their license in Utah?
- Biennial; RN licenses expire January 31 of odd years
- How many contact hours do I need in Utah?
- 30 contact hours per renewal. Satisfy ONE per cycle: 400 hrs of licensed practice (no CE), OR 200 hrs practice + 15 CE hrs, OR 30 CE hrs alone. Every renewal also requires a DOPL-approved suicide-prevention module. DEA registrants need 4 hrs controlled-substance-prescribing CE.
- Where do I renew my Registered Nurse license in Utah?
- Through Utah State Board of Nursing (DOPL). 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.