--- title: What Are Massachusetts Nursing CE Requirements? description: As a RN and LPN in Massachusetts, you are required to complete 15 CE hours every two years. If you are a APRN in Massachusetts, you are required to complete 15 CE hours every two years and maintain a national certification. image: https://nce-content.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/post/image/132/What_Are_Massachusetts_Nursing_CE_Requirements_.jpg --- [![Nursing CE](https://info.nursingce.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NursingCE_March2019/images/header_logo.png?width=959&height=281&name=header_logo.png "Nursing CE")](https://www.nursingce.com/) - [CE Courses](https://www.nursingce.com/ceu-courses) - [CE Packages](https://www.nursingce.com/shop/bundles) - [CE Requirements](https://www.nursingce.com/ceu-requirements) - [Blog](https://www.nursingce.com/pharmacology-ceu-for-advanced-practice-nurses) - [Free CE](https://www.nursingce.com/free-nursing-ceus) - [Blog](https://info.nursingce.com/en-us/blog) - [Login](https://www.nursingce.com/signin) - [Register](https://www.nursingce.com/registration/account) - [CE Courses](https://www.nursingce.com/ceu-courses) - [CE Requirements](https://www.nursingce.com/ceu-requirements) - [Pricing](https://www.nursingce.com/pricing) - [Blog](https://www.nursingce.com/blog) - [Help Center](https://www.nursingce.com/support) - [Free Nursing CEs](https://www.nursingce.com/free-nursing-ceus) - [Sign In](https://www.nursingce.com/signin) - [Get Started](https://www.nursingce.com/signup) ![What Are Massachusetts Nursing CE Requirements?](https://nce-content.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/post/image/132/What_Are_Massachusetts_Nursing_CE_Requirements_.jpg) # **What Are Massachusetts Nursing CE Requirements?** Cynira Clay - March 15, 2019 What Are [Massachusetts' Nursing CE Requirements](https://www.nursingce.com/ceu-requirements/massachusetts?__hstc=92801794.62cc0275a2354deeefac93e068ecdcaa.1537704965034.1538147398125.1538150341930.11&__hssc=92801794.8.1538150341930&__hsfp=2891487207#requirements?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=MassRequirements)? ![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/nce-content/uploads%2F1537904205430-1537904205430.gif) Many states in the U.S. require a certain number of contact hours for license renewal. As a RN and LPN in Massachusetts, you are required to complete 15 CE hours every two years. If you are a APRN in Massachusetts, you are required to complete 15 CE hours every two years and maintain a national certification. While there are no state required courses that you have to take, you should complete your required CE hours with courses that will benefit your education and career.\* Check out these courses to meet your Massachusetts CE requirements: - [Domestic and Community Violence](https://www.nursingce.com/ceu-courses/domestic-violence?__hstc=92801794.62cc0275a2354deeefac93e068ecdcaa.1537704965034.1538147398125.1538150341930.11&__hssc=92801794.8.1538150341930&__hsfp=2891487207) (3 contact hours) - [Substance Abuse and Addiction](https://www.nursingce.com/ceu-courses/substance-abuse?__hstc=92801794.62cc0275a2354deeefac93e068ecdcaa.1537704965034.1538147398125.1538150341930.11&__hssc=92801794.8.1538150341930&__hsfp=2891487207) (5 Contact Hours)  - [Child Maltreatment](https://www.nursingce.com/ceu-courses/child-abuse?__hstc=92801794.62cc0275a2354deeefac93e068ecdcaa.1537704965034.1538147398125.1538150341930.11&__hssc=92801794.8.1538150341930&__hsfp=2891487207) (3 Contact Hours)  - [Medical Errors](https://www.nursingce.com/ceu-courses/medical-errors?__hstc=92801794.62cc0275a2354deeefac93e068ecdcaa.1537704965034.1538147398125.1538150341930.11&__hssc=92801794.8.1538150341930&__hsfp=2891487207) (5 Contact Hours)  - [HIV/AIDS](https://www.nursingce.com/ceu-courses/hiv-aids?__hstc=92801794.62cc0275a2354deeefac93e068ecdcaa.1537704965034.1538147398125.1538150341930.11&__hssc=92801794.8.1538150341930&__hsfp=2891487207) (6 Contact Hours) - [Infection Control](https://www.nursingce.com/ceu-courses/infection-control?__hstc=92801794.62cc0275a2354deeefac93e068ecdcaa.1537704965034.1538147398125.1538150341930.11&__hssc=92801794.8.1538150341930&__hsfp=2891487207) (6 Contact Hours) - [Pain Management](https://www.nursingce.com/ceu-courses/pain-management?__hstc=92801794.62cc0275a2354deeefac93e068ecdcaa.1537704965034.1538147398125.1538150341930.11&__hssc=92801794.8.1538150341930&__hsfp=2891487207) (5 Contact Hours) You can get started by creating a free account on [NursingCE.com](https://www.nursingce.com/?__hstc=92801794.62cc0275a2354deeefac93e068ecdcaa.1537704965034.1538147398125.1538150341930.11&__hssc=92801794.8.1538150341930&__hsfp=2891487207) to complete your Massachusetts Nursing CEU requirements. You can review all of our courses and assessments on your laptop or mobile device.  \**The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing has issued a new CE training requirement - Domestic and Sexual Violence. However, the Board does **not** have specific details as to the course content yet as the new program has not been implemented. Please review our blog post on the [Domestic and Sexual Violence CEU for Massachusetts Nurses](https://www.nursingce.com/blog/domestic-and-sexual-violence-ceu-for-massachusetts-nurses?__hstc=92801794.62cc0275a2354deeefac93e068ecdcaa.1537704965034.1538147398125.1538150341930.11&__hssc=92801794.8.1538150341930&__hsfp=2891487207) for the latest update on this pending requirement. * ##### [Save $10 on Your Nursing CEs Enter code SOCIAL to save on your next purchase Find Out More](https://www.nursingce.com/pricing) ![NursingCE](https://info.nursingce.com/hubfs/NursingCE_March2019/images/footer_logo.png) NursingCE.com is a comprehensive online resource to help nurses meet continuing education (CE) and licensing requirements for all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and Guam. **+1 (800) 683-6758** - - - - - - Company - [About Us](https://www.nursingce.com/about-us) - [Blog](https://www.nursingce.com/blog) - [Coupons](https://www.nursingce.com/coupons) - [Reviews](https://www.nursingce.com/reviews) - [Accreditation](https://www.nursingce.com/nursing-ceu-provider-accreditation) - [Corporate CE Packages](https://www.nursingce.com/corporate-nursing-ceu-program) - Support - [Help Center](https://www.nursingce.com/support) - [Email Us](mailto:help@nursingce.com) - [Terms & Conditions](https://www.nursingce.com/terms-and-conditions) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.nursingce.com/privacy-policy) - Resources - [Free Nursing CE Courses](https://www.nursingce.com/free-nursing-ceus) - [Requirements](https://www.nursingce.com/ceu-requirements) - [Courses](https://www.nursingce.com/ceu-courses) - [Sign Up](https://www.nursingce.com/signup) - [Log In](https://www.nursingce.com/signin) © Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC. 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