North Carolina

RNs and LPNs must complete 1 of the following every 2 years:
• 30 contact hours of continued education
• 15 contact hours of continued education and 640 hours of active practice within previous 2 years. Active practice is defined as activities performed, either for compensation or without compensation, consistent with the scope of practice [21 NCAC 36 .0120(5)]
• 15 contact hours of continued education and completion of a nursing project as principal investigator or co-investigator to include statement of problem, project objectives, methods, date of completion and summary of findings
• 15 contact hours of continued education and authoring or co-authoring a nursing-related article, paper, book or book chapter
• 15 contact hours of continued education and developing and conducting a nursing continuing education presentation or presentations totaling a minimum of 5 contact hours, including program brochure or course syllabi, objectives, date and location of presentation, and approximate number of attendees
• National certification or re-certification by a national credentialing body recognized by the Board
• Completion of a Board-approved refresher course
• Completion of a minimum of 2 semester hours of post-licensure academic education related to nursing practice