Nurses · Michigan · Continuing education
Michigan Nursing CE Requirements & License Renewal (2026)
01 In short
- RN25 hours every 2 years, including 2 h implicit bias & cultural competency, 2 h pain management; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- LPN25 hours every 2 years, including 2 h implicit bias & cultural competency, 2 h pain management; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Michigan RN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 25hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Programs offered or approved by ANCC, ACCME, AMA, AOA, AANA, AANP, ACNM, NACNS, NAPNES, NLN, another state/provincial board of nursing or a board-approved nursing program; also limited credit for academic courses, specialty exams, publications, presentations, precepting, committee work
- New licensees
- The 25 hours apply to nurses who held the license for the full 2 years before expiration.
- Audits & records
- Renewal application certifies compliance; keep documentation 4 years after renewal; the board may request proof.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Implicit bias & cultural competency | 2 | every renewal |
| Human trafficking | — | once |
| Pain management | 2 | every renewal |
Good to know. Max 12 hours in 24 hours. Implicit bias: 1 hour per year of the cycle, may also count toward CE. One-time human trafficking training earns no CE credit and has no fixed hours.
Source: ars.apps.lara.state.mi.us · Mich. Admin. Code R 338.10601, R 338.10602 (also R 338.10105, R 338.7004) · checked Oct 28, 2026
Michigan LPN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 25hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Programs offered or approved by ANCC, ACCME, AMA, AOA, AANA, AANP, ACNM, NACNS, NAPNES, NLN, another state/provincial board of nursing or a board-approved nursing program; also limited credit for academic courses, specialty exams, publications, presentations, precepting, committee work
- New licensees
- The 25 hours apply to nurses who held the license for the full 2 years before expiration.
- Audits & records
- Renewal application certifies compliance; keep documentation 4 years after renewal; the board may request proof.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Implicit bias & cultural competency | 2 | every renewal |
| Human trafficking | — | once |
| Pain management | 2 | every renewal |
Good to know. Max 12 hours in 24 hours. Implicit bias: 1 hour per year of the cycle, may also count toward CE. One-time human trafficking training earns no CE credit and has no fixed hours.
Source: ars.apps.lara.state.mi.us · Mich. Admin. Code R 338.10601, R 338.10602 (also R 338.10105, R 338.7004) · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How do I verify a nurse license in Michigan?
Use the license lookup of the Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA Bureau of Professional Licensing) (michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/health/hp-lic-health-prof/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 Michigan?
RN: 25 hours every 2 years. LPN: 25 hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for nurses in Michigan?
RN: Programs offered or approved by ANCC, ACCME, AMA, AOA, AANA, AANP, ACNM, NACNS, NAPNES, NLN, another state/provincial board of nursing or a board-approved nursing program; also limited credit for academic courses, specialty exams, publications, presentations, precepting, committee work. LPN: Programs offered or approved by ANCC, ACCME, AMA, AOA, AANA, AANP, ACNM, NACNS, NAPNES, NLN, another state/provincial board of nursing or a board-approved nursing program; also limited credit for academic courses, specialty exams, publications, presentations, precepting, committee work.
When is the renewal deadline for nurses in Michigan?
RN: Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle). LPN: Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).
How do nurses report CE in Michigan?
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.