Georgia LPN CE Courses (2026)

To renew your LPN license in Georgia you need to satisfy the Georgia Board of Nursing (Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 20 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What Georgia requires for LPN renewal

CE hours required	20 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	24 months
CE tracking system	CE Broker
Governing body	Georgia Board of Nursing (Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division)

Per Board Rule 410-13-.02, an LPN must satisfy continuing competency each biennial renewal by ONE of two options: (1) completion of 20 continuing education contact hours from a Board-approved provider, OR (2) completion of an accredited academic program of study in registered professional nursing recognized by the Board. This 20-hour LPN requirement is lower than the RN requirement (30 hours / additional pathways). No specific mandatory CE topic is dictated by the rule for LPNs. Documentation must be submitted to CE Broker and retained for audit (4+ years).

Full LPN renewal guide for Georgia (deadlines, fees & CE) →

Georgia LPN CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the Georgia Board of Nursing (Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division) before purchasing.

Nurse.com CE
Accredited nursing CE for LPNs/LVNs, including state-mandated topic courses.
Elite Learning — Nursing CE
State-specific LPN/LVN CE packages built around each state's renewal rules.
CEUfast
ANCC-accredited unlimited-CE subscription accepted for LPNs in most states.
Wild Iris Medical Education
Individual accredited nursing CE courses for LPNs/LVNs.

Georgia LPN CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my LPN license in Georgia?

Georgia requires about 20 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Per Board Rule 410-13-.02, an LPN must satisfy continuing competency each biennial renewal by ONE of two options: (1) completion of 20 continuing education contact hours from a Board-approved provider, OR (2) completion of an accredited academic program of study in registered professional nursing recognized by the Board. This 20-hour LPN requirement is lower than the RN requirement (30 hours / additional pathways). No specific mandatory CE topic is dictated by the rule for LPNs. Documentation must be submitted to CE Broker and retained for audit (4+ years).

Do online LPN CE courses count in Georgia?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Georgia Board of Nursing (Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division) and the completion is reported through CE Broker. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Georgia LPN CE?

Georgia uses CE Broker to track LPN continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Georgia Board of Nursing (Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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LPN CE courses in another state

All states: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) renewal