Learn what's required for your Nursing license in Rhode Island
This Nursing licensing information summarizes
the minimum requirements established by the Rhode Island Department of Health Office of Health Professional Regulation.
We recommend you contact the Rhode Island Department of Health Office of Health Professional Regulation
for more detailed information or changes.
If you obtain Nursing licenses in multiple
states, we recommend you check each
state's requirements.
Rhode Island Nursing: RN
Total Hours Required:
10
Mandatory Hours:
2
Elective Hours:
8
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
License Expiration Date: 03/31/2021
Online Info
Mandatory Subjects:
Substance Abuse - 2 contact hours every 2-year renewal period.
Substance Abuse - 2 contact hours every 2-year renewal period.
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Rhode Island Department of Health Office of Health Professional Regulation
Phone:
4012222827
Fax:
Website: http://health.ri.gov/licenses/
Address:
3 Capitol Hill Room 104 Providence, RI 02908
Rhode Island Nursing: APN
Total Hours Required:
10
Mandatory Hours:
2
Elective Hours:
8
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
License Expiration Date: 03/31/2021
Online Info
Mandatory Subjects:
Substance Abuse - 2 contact hours every 2-year renewal period.
Substance Abuse - 2 contact hours every 2-year renewal period.
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Rhode Island Department of Health Office of Health Professional Regulation
Phone:
4012222827
Fax:
Website: http://health.ri.gov/licenses/
Address:
3 Capitol Hill Room 104 Providence, RI 02908
Rhode Island Nursing: LVN-LPN
Total Hours Required:
10
Mandatory Hours:
2
Elective Hours:
8
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
License Expiration Date: 03/31/2021
Online Info
Mandatory Subjects:
Substance Abuse - 2 contact hours every 2-year renewal period.
Substance Abuse - 2 contact hours every 2-year renewal period.
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Rhode Island Department of Health Office of Health Professional Regulation
Phone:
4012222827
Fax:
Website: http://health.ri.gov/licenses/
Address:
3 Capitol Hill Room 104 Providence, RI 02908
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.