Relias Academy offers convenient online courses for licensed professionals, paraprofessionals, and lifelong learners. Information on course requirements by the Texas Board of Nursing are below, as well as a list of approved and accredited courses.
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Expiration- Due On
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- Due Every
- 2 years
- Due Based On
- Every 2 Years
Nurses renew their licenses in even or odd years based on year of birth
| Accepted CEUsANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center | Hours- Hours Required
- 20
- Max Online Hours
- 20
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Required Topics | Hours | Frequency |
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| Human Trafficking | 2 | 2 years |
| Nursing Practice Act/ Rules All licensed vocational nurses (LVNs), registered nurses (RNs), and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) are required to complete at least two (2) contact hours of CNE in nursing jurisprudence and ethics prior to the end of each third two-year licensure renewal cycle for licensure cycles beginning on or after January 1, 2014. The course is required to contain information related to the Texas Nursing Practice Act, Texas BON Rules, Texas BON Position Statements, principles of nursing ethics, and professional boundaries [Board Rule 216.3(g)]. This course counts as part of the 20 required contact hours; | 2 | 6 years |
| Forensic Evidence One Time Only Requirement: This targeted CNE requirement applies to all nurses practicing in emergency department (ED) settings as their home unit, floating, contracted, or other duties that involve functioning in an ED setting or role. Any nurse who is working in an ED setting must complete this requirement within two years of the initial date of the nurses employment in an ED setting.
Effective September 1, 2013, nurses who perform a forensic exam on a sexual assault survivor must have completed basic forensic evidence collection training, or the equivalent education, prior to performing the examination [Board Rule 216.3(d)(1)]. This is a one-time requirement | 2 | |
| Aging and Long Term Care Any nurse whose practice includes older adult or geriatric populations is required to complete at least two (2) contact hours of CNE relating to older adult or geriatric populations before the end of every licensing period | 2 | 2 years |
The information on this page was considered accurate when it was published. Relias Learning does not guarantee any board approvals or licensing regulations. Contact your professional board for their official requirements.