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Ohio Nursing CE & License Renewal Requirements
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RN CE hours / competency
24 contact hrs / 2 yrs incl 1 hr Category A
LPN requirement
24 contact hrs incl 1 Category A (same as RN)
Renewal cycle & deadline
Biennial; first renewal after NCLEX exempt
CE Broker / upload
No - attest at renewal, keep records for audit (keep 6 yrs)
Required topics
1 hr Category A (Ohio law/rules)
Sources
Official source: Ohio board of nursing
Last checked: 2026-10-16
Confidence: ✓ Checked against the full official board page
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