Oregon LPN CE Courses (2026)

To renew your LPN license in Oregon you need to satisfy the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN)'s continuing education (CE) requirement . 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 Oregon requires for LPN renewal

CE hours required	No single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN)

Oregon verifies continued competency rather than a single fixed CE-hour total for LPNs at the current time. Effective Jan 1, 2026 the prior nursing-practice-hours requirement was eliminated. Every renewal an LPN must document mandatory topic education: at least one hour of pain management within the past 36 months (via the Oregon Pain Management Commission) and two hours of cultural competency within the past 48 months (Oregon Health Authority approved). A general 20-hour-per-cycle continuing education requirement for LPNs is scheduled to take effect Jan 1, 2028 (in addition to the pain management and cultural competency hours). Reinstatement of lapsed licenses requires escalating CE hours (20 up to 60) depending on how long the license has been expired.

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

Oregon 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 Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) 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.

Oregon LPN CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Oregon does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for LPN renewal. Oregon verifies continued competency rather than a single fixed CE-hour total for LPNs at the current time. Effective Jan 1, 2026 the prior nursing-practice-hours requirement was eliminated. Every renewal an LPN must document mandatory topic education: at least one hour of pain management within the past 36 months (via the Oregon Pain Management Commission) and two hours of cultural competency within the past 48 months (Oregon Health Authority approved). A general 20-hour-per-cycle continuing education requirement for LPNs is scheduled to take effect Jan 1, 2028 (in addition to the pain management and cultural competency hours). Reinstatement of lapsed licenses requires escalating CE hours (20 up to 60) depending on how long the license has been expired.

Do online LPN CE courses count in Oregon?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Oregon LPN CE?

Oregon generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN). 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