RN licenses expire September 30 (renewal was open on the board's home page); check the board for your cycle.
Your own expiration date is on your license and in the board's online license lookup.
| Board | Colorado Board of Nursing (DORA, Division of Professions and Occupations) |
|---|---|
| Cycle | RN licenses expire September 30 (renewal was open on the board's home page); check the board for your cycle |
| Continuing education | None: the board says CE hours are not currently required to renew an RN license |
The board's home page notes that RN licenses expire on September 30. Colorado does not currently require CE hours for RN renewal. If you have not worked on an active license in two years, you show continued competency, such as a refresher course, to reinstate or reactivate.
Sources: Colorado Board of Nursing, applications and forms, nursing FAQ, nursing home page and DPO fingerprinting and background check. Checked October 18, 2026.
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RN licenses expire September 30 (renewal was open on the board's home page); check the board for your cycle.
None: the board says CE hours are not currently required to renew an RN license.
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