RN CE hours / competency
10 hrs / 2 yrs
LPN requirement
10 hrs / 2 yrs incl 2 hrs substance abuse; LPN expires Mar 1 every other year
Renewal cycle & deadline
Biennial
CE Broker / upload
Attest; keep 4 yrs
Required topics
2 hrs substance abuse
Sources
Official source: Rhode Island board of nursing
Last checked: 2026-10-16
Confidence: ✓ Checked against the full official board page
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