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 Illinois Registered Nurses

Next Renewal Date

May 31, 2026 - every even-numbered years

Total Hours Required

20 Hours

General Hours

18 General Hours

Required Courses

1 hour
Sexual-Harassment Prevention
1 hour
Implicit Bias Awareness
1 hour
Alzheimer’s/Dementia care
for RNs who treat adults 26 +

Detailed Breakdown

Illinois Registered Nurse Standard Renewal Requirements: Illinois RNs must renew their licenses every two years by May 31 of even-numbered years and complete 20 hours of approved continuing education. Within these hours, mandatory topics include one hour each of
implicit bias training
,
sexual harassment prevention
, and (for nurses caring for adults 26 or older)
Alzheimer’s/dementia care
. National specialty certification may satisfy half of the CE requirement. Official details and all rule updates are on the
Illinois Nursing Licensure CE page
.

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First-time renewal: Newly licensed Illinois RNs are exempt from the 20-hour CE requirement at their first renewal.
idfpr.illinois.gov

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Certification alternative: National specialty certification may be accepted for up to 10 CE hours if Board-approved.
Illinois Nursing Licensure CE

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Other Certifications that nurses hold that needs to be renewed: Any national, advanced, or specialty certifications must be maintained individually and may count for CE if approved by the Board.
Illinois Nursing Licensure CE

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