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RI Nursing License Renewal Checklist
Never miss your Rhode Island LPN or RN license renewal. This free checklist covers CE requirements, RICBN portal steps, and everything you need before your renewal window closes.
⚡ RI Nursing CE Quick Facts
Always verify current requirements directly with RICBN at health.ri.gov — rules can change between renewal cycles.
7-Step Renewal Checklist:
Know your renewal deadline
RI nursing licenses expire on your birth month, every 2 years. Log into the RICBN portal (health.ri.gov/nursing) to see your current license expiration date.
Track your CE hours throughout the cycle
RI LPNs and RNs need 10 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle. 2 of those hours must be in pharmacology. Keep certificates of completion — RICBN can audit them.
Find approved CE providers
CE must be from accredited providers approved by ANCC, ACNPCE, or state boards. Online CE is accepted. Platforms like Nurse.com, Relias, and CE4Nurses offer RI-approved courses.
Log into the RICBN renewal portal
Go to health.ri.gov → Professional Licensing → Nursing. Log in with your license number and date of birth. Renewal can be completed online 60–90 days before expiration.
Complete all renewal attestations
You will need to attest to completing CE requirements and disclose any criminal convictions or disciplinary actions since your last renewal. Have your CE certificates ready.
Pay the renewal fee
Pay the current RICBN renewal fee by credit/debit card online. Fee amounts change — verify the current fee at health.ri.gov before payment.
Print or save your renewed license
After payment and processing, download and save your renewed license from the RICBN portal. Your license number stays the same; the expiration date updates.
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RI Nurse License Renewal Tracker — $9
The Google Sheets renewal tracker built specifically for Rhode Island nurses. Auto-calculates your CE hours, tracks hours by category, logs your CE certificate dates, and shows you exactly how many hours you still need. One template, every renewal cycle.
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