Nurses · Idaho · Continuing education
Idaho Nursing CE Requirements & License Renewal (2026)
01 In short
- Idaho does not require CE hours for RN license renewal; renewal by August 31 in odd-numbered years.
- Idaho does not require CE hours for LPN license renewal; renewal by August 31 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Idaho RN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- Noneno hours set
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Aug 31, odd yrs
- Reporting
- —
- Renewal deadline
- By August 31 in odd-numbered years
- Renew online
- edopl.idaho.gov ↗
Good to know. Current rules and the board page set RN expiry Aug 31 of odd years and no CE hours. DOPL began moving licenses to 2-year terms ending on the licensee's birthday from Apr 1, 2026, so dates may change. Board lists a $70 renewal fee (rules cap $90).
Source: dopl.idaho.gov · IDAPA 24.34.01 (Rules of the Idaho Board of Nursing); Section 54-1411, Idaho Code · checked Oct 28, 2026
Idaho LPN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- Noneno hours set
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Aug 31, even yrs
- Reporting
- —
- Renewal deadline
- By August 31 in even-numbered years
- Renew online
- edopl.idaho.gov ↗
Good to know. Current rules and the board page set practical nurse expiry Aug 31 of even years and no CE hours. DOPL began moving licenses to 2-year terms ending on the licensee's birthday from Apr 1, 2026, so dates may change. Board lists a $70 renewal fee (rules cap $90).
Source: dopl.idaho.gov · IDAPA 24.34.01 (Rules of the Idaho Board of Nursing); Section 54-1411, Idaho Code · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Conferences in Idaho
05 Questions
How do I verify a nurse license in Idaho?
Use the license lookup of the Idaho Board of Nursing (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses) (dopl.idaho.gov/bon); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
How many CE hours do nurses need in Idaho?
RN: No set number of hours. LPN: No set number of hours.
When is the renewal deadline for nurses in Idaho?
RN: Licenses renew by August 31 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle). LPN: Licenses renew by August 31 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).