Maryland RN CE Courses (2026)
To renew your RN license in Maryland you need to satisfy the Maryland Board of Nursing'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 Maryland requires for RN renewal
| CE hours required | No single fixed hour count — see details |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | Maryland Board of Nursing |
Maryland uses a continued-competency standard, not fixed CE contact hours: at renewal a nurse attests to either 1,000 hours of active nursing practice within the past five years (direct care, supervision, teaching, or administration) or completion of a board-approved refresher course. One-time attestations also apply — implicit-bias training (first renewal after 4/1/2022) and structural-racism training (first renewal after 4/1/2026).
Full RN renewal guide for Maryland (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Maryland RN CE course providers
- Nurse.com CE
Large catalog of accredited nursing CE, including state-mandated topic courses.
- Elite Learning — Nursing CE
State-specific RN CE packages bundled around each state's renewal requirements.
- CEUfast
ANCC-accredited unlimited-CE subscription accepted in most states.
- Wild Iris Medical Education
Individual accredited nursing CE courses, including pharmacology and ethics.
- Western Schools
RN CE course bundles organized by state renewal rules.
Maryland RN CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my RN license in Maryland?
Maryland does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for RN renewal. Maryland uses a continued-competency standard, not fixed CE contact hours: at renewal a nurse attests to either 1,000 hours of active nursing practice within the past five years (direct care, supervision, teaching, or administration) or completion of a board-approved refresher course. One-time attestations also apply — implicit-bias training (first renewal after 4/1/2022) and structural-racism training (first renewal after 4/1/2026).
Do online RN CE courses count in Maryland?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Maryland Board of Nursing. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Maryland RN CE?
Maryland generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Maryland Board of Nursing. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
Official Maryland Board of Nursing site →
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