Nurses · Massachusetts · Continuing education
Massachusetts Nursing CE Requirements & License Renewal (2026)
01 In short
- RN15 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by your birthday.
- LPN15 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by your birthday.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Massachusetts RN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 15contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Birthday
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By your birthday
- Accepted credit
- No Board-approved list; programs must meet 244 CMR 5.00 (lectures, workshops, academic courses, supervised clinical, home study, web-based). CME/AMA credit and programs approved by other boards of nursing generally qualify. CPR, ACLS/PALS recertification and workplace in-services do not count.
- Renewal fee
- $120
- New licensees
- No CE required for the first renewal.
- Audits & records
- Board may request proof at any time (audit or complaint); keep CE records for the last 2 renewal periods (4 years).
- Renew online
- healthprofessionlicensing.mass.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia & Alzheimer's careone-time training in care of patients with cognitive impairment incl. Alzheimer's/dementia (Chapter 220 of 2018); no set hours; existing licensees had to finish by Nov 7, 2022 | — | once |
Good to know. RN license expires on your birthday in even-numbered years; hours must be earned in the 2 years before renewal. The Board also lists Domestic and Sexual Violence Training (Chapter 260); hours/frequency not stated on the Board pages read.
Source: www.mass.gov · 244 CMR 5.00 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Massachusetts LPN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 15contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Birthday
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By your birthday
- Accepted credit
- No Board-approved list; programs must meet 244 CMR 5.00 (lectures, workshops, academic courses, supervised clinical, home study, web-based). CME/AMA credit and programs approved by other boards of nursing generally qualify. CPR, ACLS/PALS recertification and workplace in-services do not count.
- Renewal fee
- $120
- New licensees
- No CE required for the first renewal.
- Audits & records
- Board may request proof at any time (audit or complaint); keep CE records for the last 2 renewal periods (4 years).
- Renew online
- healthprofessionlicensing.mass.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia & Alzheimer's careone-time training in care of patients with cognitive impairment incl. Alzheimer's/dementia (Chapter 220 of 2018); no set hours; existing licensees had to finish by Nov 7, 2022 | — | once |
Good to know. LPN license expires on your birthday in odd-numbered years; hours must be earned in the 2 years before renewal. The Board also lists Domestic and Sexual Violence Training (Chapter 260); hours/frequency not stated on the Board pages read.
Source: www.mass.gov · 244 CMR 5.00 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a nurse license in Massachusetts?
Use the license lookup of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-in-nursing); 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 Massachusetts?
RN: 15 contact hours every 2 years. LPN: 15 contact hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for nurses in Massachusetts?
RN: No Board-approved list; programs must meet 244 CMR 5.00 (lectures, workshops, academic courses, supervised clinical, home study, web-based). CME/AMA credit and programs approved by other boards of nursing generally qualify. CPR, ACLS/PALS recertification and workplace in-services do not count. LPN: No Board-approved list; programs must meet 244 CMR 5.00 (lectures, workshops, academic courses, supervised clinical, home study, web-based). CME/AMA credit and programs approved by other boards of nursing generally qualify. CPR, ACLS/PALS recertification and workplace in-services do not count.
How much does a nurse license renewal cost in Massachusetts?
RN: $120 per renewal, as listed by the board. LPN: $120 per renewal, as listed by the board.
When is the renewal deadline for nurses in Massachusetts?
RN: Licenses renew by your birthday (2 years cycle). LPN: Licenses renew by your birthday (2 years cycle).
How do nurses report CE in Massachusetts?
RN: By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit. LPN: By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.