When do I have to do continuing ED?

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I just passed my NCLEX a week ago and am about to go backpacking around Southeast Asia for 3-5 months. I was just wondering when it is required to do your first continuing education courses. Is it sensitive to the state you're in? If so, I am my license in MA. Do I have to do anything within this first year of having my license?

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Specializes in Certified Med/Surg tele, and other stuff.

Yes, it is different for every state. For example, in WA..it we have to have 45 credits in 3 yrs. My birthday is in December, so my credits don't even count until then. (this is a new process for WA) I have three years to acrue the credits, so through Dec 2014. You should have plenty of time.

Have a safe journey!

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Specializes in Psych.

In Pa, as long as your first renewal is within 2 yrs of graduating, you do not need the CEU's. After that you have two years to earn them.

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Depends on your state. Many do not require continuing ed for the first renewal. Check with your state board.

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Home Health.

I'm also licensed in Massachusetts. The BORN requires 15 CEUs in 2 years, but none for your first renewal.

Also, you may want to check when your renewal date. It's based on your birthday, just like your driver's license. I passed the NCLEX at the end of July, and my first renewal was 18 months later, in January.

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great thanks for the info. Where do I find my renewal date and what do you have to do to renew your license? Is there another test or just a fee?

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