Delaware Nursing Continuing Education: Requirements, Steps & Official Links

Direct answer

For a full two-year period, RNs complete 30 CE hours and LPNs complete 24 CE hours.

Delaware Board of Nursing ↗DELPROS ↗Renewal information ↗Continuing education and audit ↗

Delaware factual snapshot for this workflow

Reviewed item	Jurisdiction-specific detail
Authority	Delaware Board of Nursing
Public verification	DELPROS
Renewal cycle	Two-year credential-specific schedule
Renewal deadline	LPN licenses expire February 28 of even years; RN dates are assigned in odd years. Confirm the individual record.
Continuing competence	For a full two-year period, RNs complete 30 CE hours and LPNs complete 24 CE hours.
Fees	Renewal amount is shown in DELPROS; published application fee is $181 and reinstatement is $272.
Compact status	NLC member jurisdiction
Credentials	RN, LPN, APRN
Phone	(302) 744-4500
Physical location	Cannon Building, Suite 203, 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Dover, DE 19904

For Delaware, 6 primary official source records and 10 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide. Source verification dates are shown separately from editorial release dates.

Core requirementFor a full two-year period, RNs complete 30 CE hours and LPNs complete 24 CE hours.

Audit practiceMaintain certificates and respond to any DELPROS/Board audit request.

CredentialsRN, LPN, APRN

Renewal cycleTwo-year credential-specific schedule

Continuing education or continuing competence rule

For a full two-year period, RNs complete 30 CE hours and LPNs complete 24 CE hours.

Mandatory topics, pathways and conditions

At least three hours related to substance abuse.
At least one hour related to child abuse, exploitation, trafficking, domestic violence or reporting obligations.
Meet practice-hour or refresher requirements described by the Board.

Credential-specific checks

Credential note

Delaware routing note: The Delaware Board of Nursing uses the DELPROS system for applications, renewals and public license services. RN and LPN renewal schedules differ, so the credential and expiration date must be checked before acting.

Credential note

For Delaware, rN: verify the exact credential record, renewal rule and any credential-specific education or practice requirements.

Credential note

For Delaware, lPN: verify the exact credential record, renewal rule and any credential-specific education or practice requirements.

Credential note

For Delaware, aPRN: verify the exact credential record, renewal rule and any credential-specific education or practice requirements.

Credential note

Delaware RN: verify that the Delaware Board of Nursing record or the specifically named registry shows the credential, current status and any separate approval required for the role. Renewal or competence requirements may differ from other Delaware credentials.

Credential note

Delaware LPN: verify that the Delaware Board of Nursing record or the specifically named registry shows the credential, current status and any separate approval required for the role. Renewal or competence requirements may differ from other Delaware credentials.

Credential note

Delaware APRN: verify that the Delaware Board of Nursing record or the specifically named registry shows the credential, current status and any separate approval required for the role. Renewal or competence requirements may differ from other Delaware credentials.

Keep evidence for an audit

Maintain certificates and respond to any DELPROS/Board audit request.

Keep certificates and provider details for the published retention period.
Confirm course completion falls inside the correct renewal period.
Do not assume RN and APRN requirements are identical.
Check whether the provider reports electronically or whether you must upload documentation.

Common CE problems

CE or competence is not accepted

Compare the course, provider, date, credential and documentation with the exact Delaware rule: For a full two-year period, RNs complete 30 CE hours and LPNs complete 24 CE hours. Retain evidence and use the authority’s upload or audit instructions.

Wrong credential rule

Return to the official source and match RN, LPN/LVN, APRN, first-renewal, certificate or assistant requirements before purchasing additional coursework.

Course not accepted

Confirm provider approval, topic, completion date and documentation against the authority instructions. A generic completion certificate does not prove acceptance.

Fraud and privacy safety

Begin every Delaware transaction from a reviewed authority domain (dpr.delaware.gov, delpros.delaware.gov) or a source-reviewed link on this guide.
Do not give a caller payment-card details, a password or a one-time code merely because the caller claims to represent Delaware Board of Nursing.
If threatened with immediate suspension or arrest, end the call and verify the issue through (302) 744-4500 or the secure Delaware account.
Use DELPROS to confirm current status rather than a private lookup page or emailed screenshot.
Upload identity, background, education or legal documents only through a secure method explicitly named by Delaware Board of Nursing.
Before paying, verify the credential, transaction and amount against the current Delaware instructions; save the receipt and then verify the public record.
For Delaware, report a suspected licensing impersonation or phishing attempt to the authority and the relevant consumer-protection or law-enforcement channel.

Frequently asked questions

How much continuing education is required in Delaware?

For a full two-year period, RNs complete 30 CE hours and LPNs complete 24 CE hours.

Are there mandatory topics?

At least three hours related to substance abuse. At least one hour related to child abuse, exploitation, trafficking, domestic violence or reporting obligations. Meet practice-hour or refresher requirements described by the Board.

Should I keep completion records?

Maintain certificates and respond to any DELPROS/Board audit request.

Can CE rules differ by credential?

Yes. RN, LPN/LVN, APRN, first-renewal, assistant and certificate-specific rules can differ.

What if CE does not appear in my account?

Can I use any online course?

No. Confirm accepted providers, course categories, mandatory topics and completion dates before purchasing a course.

Is CE always required for every renewal?

Not necessarily. Some jurisdictions use practice hours, competency pathways, exemptions or credential-specific requirements. Use the exact official rule.

Where do I verify CE information?

Use the official continuing education or competence source listed in the official-resource directory.

Source-reviewed official resources

DELPROS License Look-Up

DELPROS License Look-Up ↗

Official Delaware public professional license search.

Current primary official source · July 28, 2026

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