If you’re a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in Texas, keeping up with your continuing education requirements is an important part of maintaining your nursing license.

 The good news? Texas LVNs can complete qualifying continuing nursing education online, making it easier to fit required education around work, family, and other responsibilities.

 Here’s what Texas LVNs need to know about continuing education requirements in 2026.

 How Many Continuing Education Hours Do Texas LVNs Need?

 The Texas Board of Nursing requires LVNs and RNs to demonstrate continuing competency during each licensing period.

 One common way to meet this requirement is by completing 20 contact hours of Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) in the nurse’s area of practice during the licensing period.

 Texas nurses may also have targeted continuing education requirements depending on their license, area of practice, and other circumstances.

 Because requirements can vary, nurses should always review the Texas Board of Nursing requirements that apply specifically to their license before renewal.

 Texas Board of Nursing Requirements

 What Continuing Education Does the Texas Board of Nursing Accept?

 The Texas Board of Nursing states that continuing nursing education used for license renewal must be applicable to the nurse’s area of practice and approved by a credentialing agency or provider recognized by the Board.

 Importantly, the Texas Board of Nursing includes other state boards of nursing among its recognized credentialing agencies and providers of continuing nursing education.

 LVN Learning Institute is a California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) approved Continuing Education Provider, CEP #15135.

 This allows Texas LVNs to choose relevant LVN Learning Institute courses that meet the Texas Board of Nursing’s requirements for acceptable continuing nursing education, provided the education is applicable to the nurse’s area of practice.

California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians

Human Trafficking Training Requirement

 Texas nurses who provide direct patient care must complete an HHSC-approved Human Trafficking Prevention Course each renewal period.

 A free option is the HEART (Hearing, Evaluating, Activating, Resourcing and Training) course, available through the Texas Health and Human Services Learning Portal.

 The HEART course provides 1.5 nursing contact hours and may count toward the 20-hour continuing education requirement while also fulfilling the applicable human trafficking training requirement.

 Complete the FREE HEART Training

 Can Texas LVNs Complete Their Continuing Education Online?

 Yes. The Texas Board of Nursing recognizes qualifying continuing nursing education delivered online as long as the education otherwise meets the Board’s requirements.

 For busy nurses, online continuing education provides flexibility to complete education around work schedules, family responsibilities, and other commitments.

 LVN Learning Institute courses are 100% online and self-paced, allowing nurses to complete their continuing education when it works for them.

 Important Texas CE Documentation Change for 2026

 Texas nurses should also be aware of an important change that took effect September 1, 2026.

 Nurses renewing or reactivating a Texas nursing license must document compliance with applicable continuing education requirements through the CE Module in the Texas Nurse Portal before submitting their renewal or reactivation application.

 Nurses should retain their certificates of completion and follow the current Texas Board of Nursing instructions for documenting their continuing education.

Texas Nurse Portal

Complete Your Nursing CE Online with LVN Learning Institute

 LVN Learning Institute offers a convenient 20-Hour Continuing Education Bundle for nurses who want flexible, self-paced continuing education.

 With LVN Learning Institute, you receive:

•  20 hours of nursing continuing education
•  100% online and self-paced courses
•  No subscription
•  No recurring monthly fees
•  No tests
•  Certificate of completion
•  Courses focused on practical nursing topics
•  One-time bundle pricing

 Course topics include documentation and legal requirements, infection control, chronic disease management, medication management, resident rights, skin integrity, wound care, pain management, communication, emergency preparedness, and more.

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