{
    "question": "What should I know about Continuing Education in Connecticut?",
    "shortAnswer": "Actively practicing RNs and LPNs renewing after January 1, 2022 complete two contact hours once every six years on PTSD, suicide risk, depression/grief and suicide prevention; APRNs have separate 50-hour requirements in the preceding 24 months.",
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    "answer": "Actively practicing RNs and LPNs renewing after January 1, 2022 complete two contact hours once every six years on PTSD, suicide risk, depression/grief and suicide prevention; APRNs have separate 50-hour requirements in the preceding 24 months.",
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    "lastVerified": "2026-07-27",
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            "url": "https://portal.ct.gov/dph/public-health-hearing-office/board-of-examiners-for-nursing/board-of-examiners-for-nursing",
            "verified": "2026-07-27"
        },
        {
            "title": "Verify a license",
            "url": "https://portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing--investigations/plis/verify-a-license",
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        },
        {
            "title": "Renew a nursing license online",
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        },
        {
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        },
        {
            "title": "RN licensure and fees",
            "url": "https://portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing--investigations/registered-nurse/registered-nurse-licensure",
            "verified": "2026-07-27"
        },
        {
            "title": "RN licensure by endorsement",
            "url": "https://portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing--investigations/registered-nurse/rn-licensure-by-endorsement",
            "verified": "2026-07-27"
        },
        {
            "title": "Nurse Licensure Compact",
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        {
            "title": "Renew a nursing license online",
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        {
            "title": "RN licensure and fees",
            "url": "https://portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing--investigations/registered-nurse/registered-nurse-licensure",
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        },
        {
            "title": "RN licensure by endorsement",
            "url": "https://portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing--investigations/registered-nurse/rn-licensure-by-endorsement",
            "verified": "2026-07-27"
        },
        {
            "title": "Nurse Licensure Compact",
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    "disclaimer": "Independent informational resource. Confirm current requirements with the responsible licensing authority."
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