How many CE hours do nurses need in Delaware?

Registered Nurses (RN) in Delaware need 30 continuing education hours every 2 years for license renewal.

What are the mandatory CE topics in Delaware?

Mandatory CE topics in Delaware include: General Continuing Education, Substance Abuse, Abuse and Violence, Practice Requirement, Nursys e-Notify Registration.

What is the renewal cycle for nursing licenses in Delaware?

Nursing licenses in Delaware must be renewed every 2 years. The Delaware Board of Nursing oversees license renewals.

What license types does Delaware regulate?

Delaware regulates the following nursing license types: RN, APRN, LPN, CNA.

Delaware RN License Renewal Requirements

Delaware Board of Nursing · 2-year renewal cycle · Last verified 2026-02-05

Quick Facts

Renewal Cycle	Every 2 years
Total CE Hours (RN)	30 contact hours
Renewal Fee (RN)	$170
Compact State (NLC)	Yes — NLC member
License Types	RN, APRN, LPN, CNA

Delaware requires active RNs, LPNs, and APRNs to complete 30 contact hours of continuing education per renewal cycle, including 3 mandatory hours in substance abuse. RN licenses expire on September 30 of odd-numbered years, while LPN licenses expire on February 28 of even-numbered years. In addition to CE, nurses must meet a practice hour requirement and register with Nursys e-Notify. Delaware is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, enabling multistate license holders to practice across compact states.

This data is verified against the Delaware Board of Nursing — last checked 2026-02-05. If anything looks off, let me know.

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How to Renew Your Delaware Nursing License

1Log in to DELPROS (Delaware Professional Regulation Online Services) at delpros.delaware.gov
2Select your nursing license type and click Renew
3Attest to completing 30 CE hours, including 3 hours in substance abuse
4Attest to meeting the practice hour requirement
5Confirm your Nursys e-Notify registration and provide workforce data
6Pay the renewal fee ($170 for RN, LPN, or APRN)
7Submit the application before your license expiration date

Visit the Delaware Board of Nursing website for the official renewal portal.

CE Hours by License Type

hours / 2 years

Renewal fee: $170

APRN

hours / 2 years

Renewal fee: $170

LPN

hours / 2 years

Renewal fee: $170

CNA

hours / 2 years

Renewal fee: $25

CE Requirements

Category	Hours	Required	License Types	Description
General Continuing Education	30	Required	RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA	30 contact hours of continuing education during the renewal period for active RNs, LPNs, and APRNs.
Substance Abuse	3	Required	RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA	3 hours of the 30 contact hours must be in substance abuse (included in the 30-hour total).
Abuse and Violence	1	Required	RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA	1 contact hour on the topic of abuse and violence from an approved provider (included in the 30-hour total).
Practice Requirement	0	Required	RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA	Nurses must have practiced at least 1,000 hours in the past 5 years or 400 hours in the past 2 years.
Nursys e-Notify Registration	0	Required	RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA	All nurses must register and maintain an account with the free Nursys e-Notify service as a renewal requirement for workforce data collection.

Important Deadlines

Renewal Due: February 28, May 31, or September 30 of odd-numbered years (RN/APRN, depends on when license was issued); February 28 of even-numbered years (LPN)
Grace Period: Late renewal applications may be filed within 2 months after expiration with a late fee equal to 50% of the renewal fee. This is not a grace period — nurses may not practice until the license is renewed to active status.
CE Completion Window: All CE must be completed during the 2-year period immediately preceding the renewal date
Record Retention: Keep CE certificates for at least 4 years in case of audit by the Delaware Board of Nursing

Important Notes

• Delaware requires 30 CE hours per renewal cycle, including 3 hours in substance abuse
• RN licenses expire on September 30 of odd-numbered years; LPN licenses expire on February 28 of even-numbered years
• APRN licenses expire on the same date as the Delaware RN license
• Nurses must also meet a practice hour requirement (1,000 hours in 5 years or 400 hours in 2 years)
• Nursys e-Notify registration is required for all renewals
• Delaware is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state
• A late renewal period of 2 months is available after expiration with a late fee (50% of renewal fee)
• This information is for guidance only. Always verify requirements with the Delaware Board of Nursing.

CE Providers & Renewal

Approved CE Providers

ANCCState Board of Nursing

Renew Online

Late Fees & Reinstatement

Late Renewal Fees

RN: $50
LPN: $50

Reinstatement Fees

RN: $150
LPN: $150

CE Audit Information

State board may conduct random CE audits. Retain all CE certificates for at least 4 years.

Board Resources

Delaware Board of Nursing

https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/nursing/

Sources

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How to Renew Your Delaware Nursing License

1Log in to DELPROS (Delaware Professional Regulation Online Services) at delpros.delaware.gov

2Select your nursing license type and click Renew

3Attest to completing 30 CE hours, including 3 hours in substance abuse

4Attest to meeting the practice hour requirement

5Confirm your Nursys e-Notify registration and provide workforce data

6Pay the renewal fee ($170 for RN, LPN, or APRN)

7Submit the application before your license expiration date

Visit the Delaware Board of Nursing website for the official renewal portal.

CE Requirements

Category	Hours	Required	License Types	Description
General Continuing Education	30	Required	RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA	30 contact hours of continuing education during the renewal period for active RNs, LPNs, and APRNs.
Substance Abuse	3	Required	RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA	3 hours of the 30 contact hours must be in substance abuse (included in the 30-hour total).
Abuse and Violence	1	Required	RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA	1 contact hour on the topic of abuse and violence from an approved provider (included in the 30-hour total).
Practice Requirement	0	Required	RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA	Nurses must have practiced at least 1,000 hours in the past 5 years or 400 hours in the past 2 years.
Nursys e-Notify Registration	0	Required	RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA	All nurses must register and maintain an account with the free Nursys e-Notify service as a renewal requirement for workforce data collection.

Important Deadlines

Renewal Due: February 28, May 31, or September 30 of odd-numbered years (RN/APRN, depends on when license was issued); February 28 of even-numbered years (LPN)
Grace Period: Late renewal applications may be filed within 2 months after expiration with a late fee equal to 50% of the renewal fee. This is not a grace period — nurses may not practice until the license is renewed to active status.
CE Completion Window: All CE must be completed during the 2-year period immediately preceding the renewal date
Record Retention: Keep CE certificates for at least 4 years in case of audit by the Delaware Board of Nursing

Important Notes

• Delaware requires 30 CE hours per renewal cycle, including 3 hours in substance abuse

• RN licenses expire on September 30 of odd-numbered years; LPN licenses expire on February 28 of even-numbered years

• APRN licenses expire on the same date as the Delaware RN license

• Nurses must also meet a practice hour requirement (1,000 hours in 5 years or 400 hours in 2 years)

• Nursys e-Notify registration is required for all renewals

• Delaware is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state

• A late renewal period of 2 months is available after expiration with a late fee (50% of renewal fee)

• This information is for guidance only. Always verify requirements with the Delaware Board of Nursing.