Verified May 2026
Continuing Education

Illinois · Doctor of Nursing Practice

80 contact hours every 2 years · 7 mandatory topics.

Requirements Overview

At a glance

Total Hours
80 contact hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Basis
Not specified

80 CE hours every 2 years. 20h pharmacotherapeutics, 10h safe opioid prescribing. Controlled substances: 3h pharmacology every 2 years.

First Renewal

3 additional hours on cognitive impairments required at initial licensure only

Mandatory Topics

Required subject areas

Required subject areas for license renewal.

Sexual harassment

1h
Every cycle

Implicit bias

1h
Every cycle

Cultural competency

1h
Every cycle

Diagnosis, treatment and care of Alzheimer's disease and other dementia types

1h
Every cycle

General pharmacotherapeutics

10h
Every cycle

Opioid prescribing or substance abuse

10h
Every cycle

Diagnosis, treatment, and care of individuals with cognitive impairments

Initial licensure only

3h
Occasional
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