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title: What You Need to Know Before You Renew Your Rhode Island Nursing License
description: If you are a RN or a LPN in Rhode Island, you are required to complete 10 contact hours every two years. 2 of those hours must be in Substance Abuse. Approved online courses are acceptable.
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# **What You Need to Know Before You Renew Your Rhode Island Nursing License**

Cynira Clay - March 12, 2019

If you are a RN or a LPN in Rhode Island, you are required to complete 10 CE hours every two years. 2 of those hours must be in substance abuse. The remaining 8 CE hours can be taken in any course that you feel will benefit your career and education.

You can check out these ANCC-accredited courses to meet your remaining Rhode Island CE requirements: 

- [Substance Abuse and Addiction](https://www.nursingce.com/ceu-courses/substance-abuse-and-addiction) (5 Contact Hours)
- [Medical Errors](https://www.nursingce.com/ceu-courses/medical-errors) (5 Contact Hours) 
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- [Mental Health Pharmacology](https://www.nursingce.com/ceu-courses/mental-health-pharmacology) (3 Contact Hours)
- [Pain Management](https://www.nursingce.com/ceu-courses/pain-management) (5 Contact Hours)

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