Free CE for Nurses / Ohio
Ohio RNs must complete 24 contact hours of continuing education every 2-year renewal period, including at least 1 hour of Category A content covering Ohio nursing law and rules.
✓ Verified against the Ohio Board of Nursing on July 30, 2026
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Category A: Ohio nursing law and rules (Chapter 4723) | 1 | every renewal; counts within the 24; must be approved by the board, an OBN approver, or a nationally accredited provider |
RN licenses renew in odd-numbered years (application due September 15; unrenewed licenses expire November 1). The CE reporting period runs July 1 through June 30 of odd years. No CE is required for the first renewal after licensure by examination; nurses licensed by endorsement for a year or less need only 12 hours. CE approved by ANCC or another nationally recognized accreditation system, another state's board, or an OBN approver all count.
Yes — Ohio accepts continuing education from nationally accredited providers, so courses from an accredited provider like the ones on Pulse count toward your renewal.
Ohio Board of Nursing
https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/rule-4723-14-03
Requirements change. Confirm all figures on the board site above before relying on them.
Pulse offers free, accredited CE for RNs and LPNs. Local healthcare organizations cover the cost — you pay nothing, and the hours apply toward your Ohio requirement (subject to the board rules above).
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