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

Rhode Island Advanced Practice Registered Nurse CEUs

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State requirements for Rhode Island Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

Next Renewal Date

March 1 of either even- or odd-numbered years, depending on license issuance

Total Hours Required

10 Hours

General Hours

8 General Hours

Required Courses

2 hours in
Substance Abuse
1 hour in
Alzheimer's Disease
(one-time only, not every renewal)
30 hours in pharmacology every 6 years (APRNs with prescriptive authority)

Detailed Breakdown

Rhode Island APRN Standard Renewal Requirements: Rhode Island APRNs must renew their licenses every two years by March 1. They are required to complete 10 contact hours of approved continuing education, which must include 2 hours on
substance abuse
. APRNs must maintain national certification as part of renewal and are subject to a one-time 1-hour
Alzheimer’s disease
education requirement. Those authorized to prescribe must provide evidence of 30 hours of pharmacology CE every 6 years. No in-person CE hour minimum is specified. Details are provided by the
Rhode Island Department of Health Board of Nursing
.

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First-time renewal: All newly licensed APRNs must meet the full CE requirements, including substance abuse and national certification; no exemptions are listed (
Rhode Island Department of Health
).

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Certification alternative: National APRN certification must be maintained and does not substitute any continuing education hour requirements.

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Other Certifications that nurses hold that needs to be renewed: APRNs must maintain additional specialty or population-focused certifications as required by their certifying bodies or employers, independently of state license renewal.

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