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 Licensed Practical Nurse CEUs

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State requirements for Rhode Island Licensed Practical 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)

Detailed Breakdown

Rhode Island Licensed Practical Nurse Standard Renewal Requirements: Rhode Island LPNs must complete 10 contact hours of Board-approved continuing education every two years by March 1 to renew their license. At least 2 of these hours must be in
substance abuse
topics, and a one-time 1-hour CE in
Alzheimer’s disease
is also required per career. There is no in-person CE requirement, and all courses must be approved by the Board or ANCC (
Rhode Island Department of Health
).

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First-time renewal: No exemption; all LPNs, including at first renewal, must meet the full 10-hour CE requirement with required topics (
Rhode Island Department of Health
).

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Certification alternative: National certification does not substitute for state-mandated CE hours or required topics.

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Other Certifications that nurses hold that needs to be renewed: LPNs must maintain any specialty or IV certifications as required by employers or certifying bodies independently from state licensure renewal.

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