Are you an ANCC accredited provider?

Yes, we are accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC) via the Georgia Nurses Association.

How will I get credit toward my license renewal?

After each course is completed, we automatically issue a certificate of completion; if you have multiple licenses, you will receive a separate certificate for each license. We also report all course completions to CE Broker on your behalf.

Are your courses accredited?

Yes! All courses we offer are accredited to count toward license renewal. You can find a full list of our accreditations here.

Are AchieveCE courses convenient?

Absolutely! All of our courses included unlimited attempts with no time limits. They can also be taken on your desktop or mobile device, and in case you prefer to print out a copy, you can do so easily as well. We handle the navigation of your board's renewal requirements for you, and ensure that you receive credit for your work. If you have any questions, we offer easy-access human support 7-days-a-week for any questions you may have.

Do you really offer any free CE courses?

Yes! We offer a few courses at zero cost to you, which can be found here.

What if I'm not happy after purchase?

We are happy to provide a full refund as long as you make the refund request is within 30 days of the initial purchase and the course(s) have not been fully completed such that you have received a certificate or they have been reported to a tracking board. For refund requests, reach out to us at support@achievece.com

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State requirements for California Registered Nurses

Next Renewal Date

Last day of the birth month - even-numbered years for those born in even-numbered years, or odd-numbered years for those born in odd-numbered years

Total Hours Required

30 Hours

General Hours

30 General Hours

Required Courses

1 hour of Implicit Bias training
(required within the first 2 years after initial licensure)
6 hours gerontology/dementia care - only for nurse practitioners whose primary-care panels include ≥25 % patients aged 65+ (effective Jan 1, 2025; counts within the 30 hours)

Detailed Breakdown

California RN Standard Renewal Requirements: California Registered Nurses must complete 30 contact hours of continuing education every two years with courses taken through a BRN-approved provider to renew and maintain active licensure. Newly licensed RNs must complete a one-time, one-hour
implicit bias
course within two years of initial licensure; this requirement can be counted toward the 30-hour total. There are no topic mandates or in-person hour minimums outside of this, and CE may be completed online or in person.
CA BRN CE Requirements

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First-time renewal: RNs are exempt from the full CE requirement for the first renewal, but must complete 1 hour of implicit bias training within two years of initial licensure.
CA BRN CE Requirements

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Certification alternative: California does not accept national specialty certification in lieu of the 30 CE hours; you must complete the required coursework with a BRN-approved provider.
rn.ca.gov

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