Direct answer
RN/LPN/APRN: 30 CE hours; APRN prescribers include 5 pharmacology hours; CNA: 15 hours.
Guam factual snapshot for this workflow
| Reviewed item | Jurisdiction-specific detail |
|---|---|
| Authority | Guam Board of Nurse Examiners |
| Public verification | Guam official license verification |
| Renewal cycle | RN/LPN/APRN odd years; CNA even years |
| Renewal deadline | RN/LPN/APRN generally renew by September 30; portal opens about three months before expiration. |
| Continuing competence | RN/LPN/APRN: 30 CE hours; APRN prescribers include 5 pharmacology hours; CNA: 15 hours. |
| Fees | Confirm the credential fee; the payment portal may add a 5% convenience charge. |
| Compact status | NLC enacted — implementation pending |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN, CNA |
| Phone | (671) 735-7408/7409 |
| Physical location | 194 Hernan Cortez Avenue, Terlaje Professional Building, Suite 213, Hagåtña, GU 96910 |
For Guam, 4 primary official source records and 7 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide. Source verification dates are shown separately from editorial release dates.
Continuing education or continuing competence rule
RN/LPN/APRN: 30 CE hours; APRN prescribers include 5 pharmacology hours; CNA: 15 hours.
Mandatory topics, pathways and conditions
- Use the credential-specific official instructions.
- Complete any mandatory topic or practice pathway.
- Retain supporting evidence for audit.
Credential-specific checks
Guam routing note: Guam Board of Nurse Examiners is the responsible licensing authority. Late renewal is accepted only through the Board’s stated period before reinstatement.
For Guam, rN: verify the exact credential record, renewal rule and any credential-specific education or practice requirements.
For Guam, lPN: verify the exact credential record, renewal rule and any credential-specific education or practice requirements.
For Guam, aPRN: verify the exact credential record, renewal rule and any credential-specific education or practice requirements.
For Guam, cNA: verify the exact credential record, renewal rule and any credential-specific education or practice requirements.
Guam RN: verify that the Guam Board of Nurse Examiners 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 Guam credentials.
Guam LPN: verify that the Guam Board of Nurse Examiners 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 Guam credentials.
Guam APRN: verify that the Guam Board of Nurse Examiners 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 Guam credentials.
Guam CNA: verify that the Guam Board of Nurse Examiners 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 Guam credentials.
Keep evidence for an audit
Maintain documentation required by the licensing authority.
- 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 Guam rule: RN/LPN/APRN: 30 CE hours; APRN prescribers include 5 pharmacology hours; CNA: 15 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 Guam transaction from a reviewed authority domain (guamhplo.org, gbne.boardsofnursing.org) 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 Guam Board of Nurse Examiners.
- If threatened with immediate suspension or arrest, end the call and verify the issue through (671) 735-7408/7409 or the secure Guam account.
- Use Guam License Verification 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 Guam Board of Nurse Examiners.
- Before paying, verify the credential, transaction and amount against the current Guam instructions; save the receipt and then verify the public record.
- For Guam, 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 Guam?
RN/LPN/APRN: 30 CE hours; APRN prescribers include 5 pharmacology hours; CNA: 15 hours.
Are there mandatory topics?
Use the credential-specific official instructions. Complete any mandatory topic or practice pathway. Retain supporting evidence for audit.
Should I keep completion records?
Maintain documentation required by the licensing authority.
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?
Compare the course, provider, date, credential and documentation with the exact Guam rule: RN/LPN/APRN: 30 CE hours; APRN prescribers include 5 pharmacology hours; CNA: 15 hours. Retain evidence and use the authority’s upload or audit instructions.
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
Guam license verification ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026Guam licensing or renewal portal ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026Guam Board of Nurse Examiners ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
National compact resource used with the Guam status recorded as NLC enacted — implementation pending; individual eligibility depends on the actual license designation and primary state of residence.
Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026NCLEX Official Website ↗
Official NCLEX information for examination candidates applying through Guam Board of Nurse Examiners; passing the exam does not itself create a Guam license.
National official source · July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Guam source remains Guam official license verification.
National official source · July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside Guam official license verification for Guam; follow Guam Board of Nurse Examiners instructions for endorsement or monitoring.
National official service · July 28, 2026Official sources reviewed
Guam Board of Nurse Examiners ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026
Guam license verification ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026
Guam licensing or renewal portal ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026
Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026