Illinois RN CEU Comparison (20 Hrs / 2 Yrs)
Includes 20 hrs Total CE per 2-year cycle · 1 hr Sexual Harassment Prevention · 1 hr Implicit Bias Awareness. Tap Learn More on any provider to inspect the full all-in cost breakdown and enroll.
1. Illinois State CEU Packages (20 Hrs)
| Provider & Rating | All-In Price | Reporting | Details |
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Top Pick CE Ready |
$59 |
Instant Cert |
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Itemized Cost Breakdown · CE Ready IllinoisVERIFIED OCT 28, 2026
All 20 IL Hrs + Mandates$59 pass / $49 yr CE Broker Auto-Report & Add-Ons$0.00 (Included)
True All-In Total (Single RN)$59 (or $49/yr)
Proof: ANCC #P0986 · ANCC #P0986
Get CE Ready IL Pass →
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LearnTastic |
$35 |
Instant Cert |
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Itemized Cost Breakdown · LearnTastic IllinoisVERIFIED OCT 28, 2026
Illinois RN CE Package (20 Hrs)$35.00 (One-Time) Shopping Cart Upsells / Auto-Renewal$0.00 (None)
True All-In Total (Single RN)$35.00 One-Time
Proof: ANCC · CA #17260 · CA #17260
Get LearnTastic IL Bundle ($35) →
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NurseCE4Less |
$59/yr |
Instant Cert |
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Itemized Cost Breakdown · NurseCE4Less IllinoisVERIFIED OCT 28, 2026
State Unlimited (20 IL Hrs)$59.00/yr (Auto-renews) CE Broker Report & Cart Add-Ons$0.00 (Included)
True All-In Total (Single RN)$59.00/yr
Proof: ANCC · #CEP16322 · ANCC #P0349
Get NurseCE4Less Pass ($59/yr) →
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Nurse.com |
$49.99/yr |
Instant Cert |
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Itemized Cost Breakdown · Nurse.com IllinoisVERIFIED OCT 28, 2026
Full State Annual Pass$49.99/yr (Auto-renews) Why Skip $39.99 Teaser TierCaps courses at 1.5 hrs
True All-In Total (Single RN)$49.99/yr
Proof: ANCC · Relias BBB A+ · CA #CEP13791
Get Nurse.com Pass ($49.99/yr) →
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2. BLS, ACLS & PALS Renewal
| Provider & Rating | All-In Price | CE Credits | Details |
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Top Pick Save a Life |
$99 |
4–8 CE Hrs |
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Itemized Cost Breakdown · Save a Life by NHCPS (AMC)VERIFIED OCT 28, 2026
Online BLS Recert ($119 Initial)$99.00 One-Time Digital Card + 4–8 CE Hrs + Add-Ons$0.00 (Included)
True All-In Total (Single RN)$99 Recert / $119 Initial
Proof: 4–8 ANCC/AMA Credits · ILCOR/AHA
Get Save a Life BLS ($99) →
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ProTrainings |
$59.95 |
2–4 CE Hrs |
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Itemized Cost Breakdown · ProTrainings (ProCPR)VERIFIED OCT 28, 2026
Healthcare Provider BLS Certification$59.95 (One-Time) Note on $39.95 Base TierGeneral CPR only (omits Healthcare BLS) Digital Wallet Card & CE Certificate$0.00 (Included)
True All-In Total (Healthcare BLS)$59.95 One-Time
Proof: CAPCE Accredited · ALLEGRA Learning Solutions: ANCC Accredited with Distinction · CA BRN #CEP14693 · FL CE Broker #50-12076 · BBB A+ Accredited Since 9/27/2006 (ProTrainings, LLC · Ada, MI)
Get ProTrainings BLS ($59.95) →
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LearnTastic |
$119 |
6.5 CE Hrs |
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Itemized Cost Breakdown · LearnTastic Online ACLS / PALSVERIFIED OCT 28, 2026
Online ACLS or PALS Course (Single RN)$119.00 (One-Time) 6.5 ANCC Contact Hours + Digital Card$0.00 (Included) Shopping Cart Upsells / Auto-Renewal$0.00
True All-In Total (Single RN)$119.00 One-Time
Proof: 30-Hr ANCC Bundle: ANCC · CA BRN #17260 · CA BVNPT #V10750 (Educate Simplify) | Individual FL Courses: Wild Iris (ANCC #P0314 · CA BRN #12300 · FL CE Broker #50-2174)
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CPRToday! |
$39.95 |
2–4 CE Hrs |
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Itemized Cost Breakdown · CPRToday! Healthcare ProviderVERIFIED OCT 28, 2026
Healthcare Provider CPR Track$39.95 (or $54.95 BCLS) Note on $24.95 Base TierCommunity/layperson CPR only Digital Certificate & Wallet Card$0.00 (Included)
True All-In Total (Single RN)$39.95 – $54.95 One-Time
Proof: AHA / ECC 2025-2026 Guideline Compliant
Get CPRToday ($39.95) →
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3. Illinois Mandatory Checklist (20 Hrs Total)
- 20 hrs — Total CE per 2-year cycle (all mandatory topics below count toward the 20)
- 1 hr — Sexual Harassment Prevention (every renewal)
- 1 hr — Implicit Bias Awareness (every renewal; must include maternal health content from July 1, 2026 for maternal care providers)
- 1 hr — Cultural Competency (before first CE renewal, then every 6 years)
- 1 hr — Alzheimer's / Other Dementias (before first CE renewal, then every 6 years, if direct care to adults 26+)
- Mandated Reporter training — within 3 months of employment and every 6 years for RNs working with children (others may attest)
4. Illinois RN Renewal Guide & FAQ
- Total hours
- 20 hours per 2-year renewal cycle (June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2026 RN cycle)
- Every renewal
- 1 hr Sexual Harassment Prevention + 1 hr Implicit Bias Awareness (with maternal health content from July 1, 2026 if providing maternal care)
- Every 6 years
- 1 hr Cultural Competency; 1 hr Alzheimer's/Dementia (if direct care to adults 26+); 1 hr Mandated Reporter (if working with children)
- Counting
- All mandatory topic hours count toward the 20 required CE hours
CE Broker & reporting
Illinois does not require CE Broker submission at renewal; nurses attest on their IDFPR renewal and keep certificates for audit. Nurses who do not work with children may attest to that for the mandated reporter requirement.
How to renew your Illinois RN license
- Complete 20 hours of approved CE within the 2-year renewal cycle.
- Include 1 hour of Sexual Harassment Prevention and 1 hour of Implicit Bias Awareness each renewal.
- Before your first renewal with CE (and at least once every 6 years after), complete 1 hour of Cultural Competency, plus 1 hour of Alzheimer's/Dementia training if you provide direct care to adults age 26+, and Mandated Reporter training within 3 months of employment / every 6 years if you work with children.
- Retain your completion certificates and renew through IDFPR.
BLS / ACLS
The Illinois IDFPR nursing CE pages do not list BLS/ACLS as a license renewal requirement. Employers set their own BLS/ACLS rules.
Late or lapsed renewal
Contact IDFPR for restoration steps if your license is not renewed before expiration.
How many CE hours do Illinois RNs need to renew?
20 hours per 2-year renewal cycle (such as the June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2026 RN cycle). Mandatory topic hours count toward the 20-hour total.
What mandatory CE topics apply to Illinois RNs every renewal?
Every renewal requires 1 hour of Sexual Harassment Prevention training and 1 hour of Implicit Bias Awareness training. Beginning July 1, 2026, nurses who provide care to maternal populations must ensure their implicit bias training includes maternal health content.
Which Illinois nursing CE topics are required every 6 years?
Before your first renewal requiring CE and at least once every 6 years thereafter: 1 hour of Cultural Competency; 1 hour of Alzheimer's and other dementias training (only if you provide direct care to adults age 26 or older); and Mandated Reporter training within 3 months of employment and every 6 years for RNs who work with children (others may attest that they do not).