Texas Board of Nursing Rule 216.3 – CNE Over Older Adult or Geriatric Care
As of January 1, 2014, the Texas Board of Nursing requires that any nurse whose practice includes older adult or geriatric populations must complete at least 2 contact hours of Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) in older adult or geriatric care during each licensing period.
What Topics Can Be Covered?
These CNE hours may include content related to:
- Elder abuse
- Age-related memory changes and disease processes (including chronic conditions)
- End-of-life issues
- Health maintenance
- Health promotion
Additional Notes:
- These 2 contact hours do count toward the total 20 contact hours of CNE required for license renewal.
- Nurses with board-approved certification in older adult or geriatric care may use their certification to fulfill this specific requirement.
Need a Course to Fulfill This Requirement?
Check out Pedagogy Continuing Nurse Education’s course specifically designed for Texas nurses:
👉 Nursing of the Geriatric Patient
This course is tailored to meet the Texas Board of Nursing's requirement for geriatric care CNE. It covers critical topics related to the unique needs of elderly patients and provides the necessary contact hours to stay compliant with licensing regulations.
If you work with older adults in any capacity, make sure you’re up to date with this CNE requirement—and consider this course to meet your obligation while boosting your knowledge and clinical practice.
📝 Pro Tip: If you're unsure where you are in your licensing cycle, check your license renewal history on the Texas Board of Nursing website. It’s your responsibility to ensure compliance during the correct renewal period.
Stay sharp, stay compliant—and keep your license in good standing with the Texas BON!
