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Delaware RN and LPN LicenseRenewal Guide

Last Updated December 30, 2024

A Step-By-Step Guide for Licensed Practical Nurses in Delaware Looking to Renew Their License

Registered Nurse (RN) licenses expire on February 28, May 31, or September 30 of odd years. The expiration month depends on when your license was originally issued. All newly issued RN licenses expire on September 30 of odd years.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licenses expire on February 28 of even years. During renewal, you must attest that you have completed the required continuing education (CE) and that you have practiced Nursing at least 1,000 hours in the past five yearsor400 hours in the past two years.

During the two years under license, RNs and LPNs must fulfill continuing education requirements, including at least three contact hours in the area of substance abuse. Licensees are not required to send CE reporting forms unless they receive an audit notice. After completing all continuing education requirements, licensees pay the renewal fee on the Delaware Board of Nursing website while completing the renewal application.

Here is everything you need to know about renewing your RN and LPN license in Delaware:

Delaware Board of Nursing Continuing EducationRequirements for RNs and LPNs

All RNs and LPNs will be required to complete continuing education/competency requirements as a condition of licensure renewal. Delaware RNs are required to complete 30 hours of continuing education each biennium and LPNs are required to complete 24 hours of continuing education each biennium, which is a two year period of licensure.

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If your license was issued by this method:and you've had your Delaware licensethen you will need this number of hours:
examinationless than two years0 you don't need any CE for the first renewal only
two or more yearsRN 30
LPN 24
endorsement or reinstatementless than one year0 you don't need any CE for the first renewal only
at least one year but less than two yearsRN 15
LPN 12
two or more yearsRN 30
LPN 24

Information provided by the Delaware Board of Nursing website

Special Requirements

Delaware law requires at least three of the required contact hours to be related to substance abuse. The specific topic may be one of your choosing. Examples include:

Delaware law requires all nurses who work in adult gerontology must complete at least (1) one hour in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. Example:

How to Find an Accredited CE Provider

The Delaware Board of Nursing requires continuing education credits to be completed through an approved provider. An approved provider is an entity that meets one of the following requirements:

  • A nationally accredited provider of nursing related continuing education; or
  • An organization or agency that is approved as a provider or has programs that are approved by a nationally accredited approver of nursing related continuing education; or
  • A Board of Nursing approved school of nursing; or
  • A staff development department within a licensed or State health care agency; or an accredited educational institution; or
  • An entity approved by the Delaware Board of Nursing, pursuant to 9.4 and 9.5, if not meeting any other criteria.
  • An organization approved as a provider by a Board of Nursing of another U.S. jurisdiction or territory and which is a member of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing

For more information about Delawares continuing education requirements, visit Section 9.0 of the Boards Rules and Regulations. Do you still have questions? Visit the Boards FAQ page here.

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How to Renew Your RN or LPN License Online withDelaware Board of Nursing: A Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1. Complete all continuing education requirements.

Step 2. Enter your user ID and password to log into the online renewal system.
NOTE: If you do not already have a renewal ID, you may request one on this page.

Step 3. Once you have logged into the renewal website, you will need to verify and update your license information.

Step 4. Read and answer the renewal questions carefully. You must also certify that you have completed or will complete all renewal requirements, including CE hours.

Step 5. Pay the renewal fee.

Step 6. Once you complete the renewal process, you will be given a Certificate of License Renewal. Print this out and use it as a receipt for your records.

If you do not renew your RN or LPN license by the end of the two-month period, your license will terminate. To resume practicing after termination, you will have to apply to reinstate your license.

NOTE: Always keep a copy of all documentation that you submit to the Delaware Board of Nursing.

For more information on renewing your LPN license visit the Delaware Board of Nursing license renewal information.

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