How many CE hours does a Oregon Registered Nurse need to renew?

Oregon Registered Nurse licensees must complete the required number of continuing education hours every 2 year(s) to renew their license.

Are there required topics for Oregon Registered Nurse CE?

Yes. Required topics include: Pain Management (1 hour), Cultural Competency (2 hours).

When is the Oregon Registered Nurse license renewal deadline?

Renewal is due at the end of your birth month.

Which board oversees Oregon Registered Nurse licensing?

The Oregon State Board of Nursing oversees Oregon Registered Nurse licensure. More information is available at https://www.oregon.gov/osbn/pages/competency-requirements.aspx.

Oregon Registered Nurse CE Renewal Requirements

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Deadline: Based on birth month

Required Every Renewal

Pain Management1 hr

Required as of January 1, 2026; must be completed within last 36 months; course available through Oregon Pain Management Commission

Cultural Competency2 hrs

Required as of January 1, 2026; must be completed within last 48 months; course available through Oregon Health Authority CCCE

Conditional Requirements

General Continuing Education20 hrs

Beginning January 1, 2028; includes pain management and cultural competency hours.

Board Notes

As of January 1, 2026, CE hours are required instead of practice hours: 1 hour pain management (within 36 months) and 2 hours cultural competency (within 48 months). Starting January 1, 2028, 20 total CE hours will be required per renewal cycle.

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Data last verified: May 10, 2026