Course Description

20 Hour Illinois Nursing CE Package (RN/LPN Renewal) - Illinois

✅ Approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
✅ Approved Provider #236.000249.
✅ Only $39.99 | No added or extra fees
✅ 100% Online & Self-Paced (24/7 access)
✅ Instant Certificate of Completion (download + email)

Renew your Illinois nursing license the fast, simple way with one all-in-one 20 Hour Illinois Nursing CE Package. This package is built to cover the full 20-hour CE requirement for Illinois RNs and LPNs within the current renewal window, and it includes the key Illinois required-topic trainings that apply to nurses—so you can finish everything in one place and keep clean records for renewal.

You can log in and out anytime without losing progress, complete the courses on your schedule, and download your certificates instantly. Illinois nursing CE is generally handled by attestation and record retention (not automatic provider reporting), so you’ll have the documentation you need if you’re ever selected for audit.

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Who This 20-Hour Package Is For

✅ Illinois Registered Nurses (RN) renewing a license that requires 20 CE hours
✅ Illinois Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) renewing a license that requires 20 CE hours
✅ Nurses who want “one-and-done” CE with required-topic coverage included

✅ Important Note for APRNs: Illinois APRNs typically need 80 total CE hours in the renewal cycle. This package gives you 20 hours toward that total (and can still be a great start), but it may not be your full APRN requirement.

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Illinois Nursing CE Requirements (What This Package Covers)

Illinois nursing CE is completed within the 24 months before your license expiration date. For RNs, the renewal referenced by IDFPR is due May 31, 2026, with CE completed in the window leading up to that deadline. For LPNs, IDFPR’s current guidance references a renewal due January 31, 2027, with CE completed in the 24 months prior.

This package is designed to meet the full 20-hour RN/LPN total and includes Illinois required-topic training commonly applicable to nurses:

✅ Sexual Harassment Prevention (1 hour) (required for each renewal after the effective date)
✅ Implicit Bias Awareness (1 hour) (required for each renewal after the effective date)
✅ Cultural Competency (1 hour) (required as a condition of renewal; repeated once every 6 years)
✅ Mandated Reporter Training (1 hour — not everyone)
✅ Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias (1 hour — applies to nurses with direct patient interaction with adults 26+ per Illinois guidance)

If a required topic doesn’t apply to you (example: mandated reporter), it still counts as approved CE—so your time is never wasted.

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How Illinois Nurses Renew Their License (Step-by-Step)

✅ Step 1: Confirm your license type (RN, LPN, APRN) and your expiration date
✅ Step 2: Confirm how many CE hours you need for this renewal cycle (RN/LPN typically 20; APRN typically 80)
✅ Step 3: Complete your required-topic CE that applies to you (this package includes the common Illinois required topics)
✅ Step 4: Finish your remaining elective hours (this package brings you to a full 20 hours total)
✅ Step 5: Download your certificates instantly (and check your email copy)
✅ Step 6: Renew through the standard Illinois renewal process and attest to completion as required
✅ Step 7: Keep your CE certificates for your records in case of audit

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What’s Included in This 20-Hour Illinois Nursing CE Package (20 Hours Total)

Below are the exact courses included (with direct links), totaling 20 hours:

✅ 2 Hours Cardiac Emergencies and Rapid Response – Illinois Nursing
✅ 2 Hours Wound Care and Pressure Ulcer Prevention – Illinois Nursing
✅ 2 Hours Diabetes Management – Illinois Nursing CE
✅ 2 Hours Pediatric & Neonatal Nursing Essentials – Illinois Nursing
✅ 2 Hours Mental Health Awareness: Anxiety & Depression – Illinois Nursing

✅ 2 Hours Legal and Ethical Responsibilities in Nursing – Illinois
✅ 2 Hours Infection Control and Prevention – Illinois Nursing

✅ 1 Hour Cultural Competency in Nursing Practice – Illinois Nursing
✅ 1 Hour Safe Opioid Prescribing and Pain Management – Illinois Nursing
✅ 1 Hour Mandated Reporter Training – Illinois Nursing
✅ 1 Hour Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias – Illinois Nursing
✅ 1 Hour Implicit Bias Awareness in Healthcare – Illinois Nursing
✅ 1 Hour Sexual Harassment Prevention – Illinois Nursing

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Mandated Reporter Training (Not Everyone) — Important Illinois Note

✅ If you work with children in your professional/official capacity, Illinois requires mandated reporter training at least every 6 years
✅ You must also attest at each renewal that you understand mandated reporter responsibilities and the reporting process
✅ Illinois allows this training to count toward CE hours when you hold licensure from the Department

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Why Choose 1st Choice CE?

✅ IDFPR Approved Continuing Education
✅ No added or extra fees
✅ 100% online and self-paced
✅ Log in/out anytime without losing progress
✅ Instant certificate (download + emailed)
✅ Money-back guarantee
✅ Trusted for over 10 years
✅ Support by phone or text: 1-800-698-2770

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FAQ — Illinois Nursing CE Renewal

Do Illinois RNs really need 20 hours of CE to renew?
Yes—Illinois guidance for RN renewal requires 20 hours of approved CE within the renewal cycle (except for the first renewal, which is exempt from CE requirements).

Do Illinois LPNs also need 20 hours?
Yes—Illinois guidance references 20 hours of approved CE for LPN renewal within the applicable renewal cycle (with a first-renewal CE exemption as well).

Does Illinois require Sexual Harassment Prevention training for nurses?
Yes—Illinois requires 1 hour of Sexual Harassment Prevention training and it counts within your total CE hours (it does not add extra hours on top of the total).

Does Illinois require Implicit Bias training for nurses?
Yes—Illinois requires 1 hour of Implicit Bias Awareness training for nurses as a condition of renewal, and it counts toward the total CE hours.

Is Cultural Competency required for Illinois nurses?
Yes—Illinois requires 1 hour of Cultural Competency training as a condition of renewal, and it is repeated once every 6 years. If you choose to repeat it more often, it still counts for CE (with limitations per renewal period).

Is Mandated Reporter training required for all nurses?
Not everyone. It applies if you work with children in your professional/official capacity, and it must be completed at least every 6 years, with renewal attestation required. This package includes it so you’re covered if it applies to you.

Do providers report nursing CE hours to Illinois for renewal?
Illinois generally relies on attestation and recordkeeping. You typically renew without submitting certificates, but you must keep proof of completion in case of audit. We provide instant certificates for every course in this package.

What if this is my first Illinois nursing renewal?
Illinois guidance states the first renewal is exempt from CE requirements. Many nurses still complete CE early to stay current, but your legal requirement depends on whether it is your first renewal.

How long do I need to keep my CE certificates?
Keep them for your records in case you’re selected for audit (many nurses keep CE records for several years). This package gives you clean, downloadable certificates for every course.

Course Details

• IDFPR Approved Renewal - Provider #236.000249.
• 20 Credit Hours.
• Instant Access - Online Course.
• Study At Your Own Pace. Anytime.
• On Any Device. Phone, Tablet, or Computer.
• Hassle Free Navigation. Easy to Follow.
• Certificate emailed immediately upon completion.
• 1-800-698-2770 for any questions.