Georgia nursing CE requirements
Georgia RN CE requirement: 30 contact hours every 2 years, or a Board-recognized competency alternative. Georgia participates in CE Broker reporting.
Last reviewed Jun 11, 2026 Next regulatory review Dec 11, 2026 Effective Jan 1, 2024
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Georgia RN CE requirement: 30 contact hours every 2 years, or a Board-recognized competency alternative. Georgia participates in CE Broker reporting.
- Total hours
- 30
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Pharmacology
- No separate requirement
Mandatory topics
Prescribing/Controlled Substances (prescribers only)
as required
Special and one-time rules
- Georgia offers alternative competency options such as certification or academic credit.
Courses that satisfy these requirements
Root-cause thinking, safe handoffs and just-culture reporting to reduce preventable harm on your unit.
Scope of practice, delegation, documentation and ethical decision frameworks for everyday clinical dilemmas.
CE Broker (electronic reporting)
See my reporting statusPlaceholder citation: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 410-13 (admin-managed field).
Summary pending detailed compliance review.
Georgia Board of NursingWe summarize board rules in plain language and date every review. Always confirm with the board before you renew.
Georgia CE questions
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