State of Connecticut
Connecticut.
Updated 2026
Contact hours
For RN renewal, none required
0
Mandatory topics
For RN renewal, topics
0
Online CE
For RN renewal, fully accepted
Yes
¶ Connecticut does not require general continuing education hours for RN license renewal, one of the few states without mandatory CE for registered nurses.
Nursing in Connecticut.
Connecticut has approximately 58,000 licensed registered nurses serving a population of 3.6 million. The state is home to Yale New Haven Health System, Hartford HealthCare, and several other major health networks. Connecticut's proximity to New York City means many nurses commute across state lines or work in competitive labor markets with strong union representation.
Connecticut does not require general continuing education hours for RN license renewal. The state relies on initial education standards and certification maintenance. However, Connecticut does require nurses who prescribe controlled substances to complete training in prescribing controlled substances and recognizing and screening for substance use disorders.
Common practice settings
Academic Medical Centers
Yale New Haven Hospital and other teaching facilities offer nurses exposure to advanced practice and research opportunities.
Community Hospitals
Smaller hospitals throughout Connecticut serve local communities and often provide loan repayment incentives for nurses.
Home Health and Hospice
Connecticut's aging population creates demand for skilled home health and hospice nursing services.
Renewal tips
01
Maintain any specialty certifications with their associated CE requirements.
02
Keep records of employer-provided training for your professional portfolio.
03
If you prescribe controlled substances, complete the required prescriber training.
04
Consider CE in geriatric care given Connecticut's older-than-average population.
The requirements, by license
Every license type,side by side.
Hours, cycles, mandatory topics, exemptions. Switch between RN, LPN, APRN and the four advanced-practice specialties.
License
RN
Registered nurse.
Contact hours
0
none required
Renewal cycle
1
year
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Required
Mandatory topics
No mandatory topics for RN renewal.
Notes
- Connecticut does not require continuing education for RN renewal.
- Annual renewal.
License
LPN
LPN / LVN.
Contact hours
0
none required
Renewal cycle
1
year
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Required
Mandatory topics
No mandatory topics for LPN renewal.
Notes
- Connecticut does not require continuing education for LPN renewal.
- Annual renewal.
License
APRN
APRN, general.
Contact hours
0
none required
Renewal cycle
1
year
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Required
Mandatory topics
No mandatory topics for APRN renewal.
Notes
- Must maintain national certification which requires CE.
- Annual renewal.
Additional requirements
License
NP
Nurse practitioner.
Contact hours
0
none required
Renewal cycle
1
year
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Required
Mandatory topics
No mandatory topics for NP renewal.
Notes
- Must maintain national certification which requires CE.
- Annual renewal.
Additional requirements
License
CNS
Clinical nurse specialist.
Contact hours
0
none required
Renewal cycle
1
year
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Required
Mandatory topics
No mandatory topics for CNS renewal.
Notes
- Must maintain national certification which requires CE.
- Annual renewal.
Additional requirements
License
CNM
Certified nurse-midwife.
Contact hours
0
none required
Renewal cycle
1
year
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Required
Mandatory topics
No mandatory topics for CNM renewal.
Notes
- Must maintain national certification which requires CE.
- Annual renewal.
Additional requirements
License
CRNA
Nurse anesthetist.
Contact hours
0
none required
Renewal cycle
1
year
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Required
Mandatory topics
No mandatory topics for CRNA renewal.
Notes
- Must maintain national certification which requires CE.
- Annual renewal.
Additional requirements
In context. Connecticut does not require general CE for RN license renewal. Compared with neighbors, New York requires 4 hours, while Massachusetts requires 15 hours. As a Nurse Licensure Compact state, Connecticut allows nurses to practice across state lines with a multistate license.
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