Nurses · Minnesota · Continuing education
Minnesota Nursing CE Requirements & License Renewal (2026)
01 In short
- RN24 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.
- LPN12 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Minnesota RN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 24contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Birth month
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By the end of your birth month
- Accepted credit
- Any activity meeting the board's criteria (nursing-related content, written objectives, qualified instructor, certificate); activities approved by another health licensing board or health professional association qualify; academic credit counts (1 semester credit = 15 contact hours)
- Renewal fee
- $85
- Carryover
- No carryover stated; missing hours may be deferred once to the next period.
- New licensees
- CE is prorated at 1 contact hour per month of registration, so the first (6–29 month) registration period after licensure needs proportionally fewer hours.
- Audits & records
- Licensee confirms CE on the renewal application; keep documentation 2 years after reporting; failing an audit is grounds for discipline.
Good to know. Renewal by the last day of the birth month, in even years for even birth years and odd years for odd birth years. National nursing certification can document CE.
Source: www.revisor.mn.gov · Minn. R. 6310.2800 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Minnesota LPN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 12contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Birth month
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By the end of your birth month
- Accepted credit
- Any activity meeting the board's criteria (nursing-related content, written objectives, qualified instructor, certificate); activities approved by another health licensing board or health professional association qualify; academic credit counts (1 semester credit = 15 contact hours)
- Renewal fee
- $85
- Carryover
- No carryover stated; missing hours may be deferred once to the next period.
- New licensees
- CE is prorated at 1 contact hour per 2 months of registration, so the first (6–29 month) registration period after licensure needs proportionally fewer hours.
- Audits & records
- Licensee confirms CE on the renewal application; keep documentation 2 years after reporting; failing an audit is grounds for discipline.
Good to know. Renewal by the last day of the birth month, in even years for even birth years and odd years for odd birth years. National nursing certification can document CE.
Source: www.revisor.mn.gov · Minn. R. 6310.2800 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a nurse license in Minnesota?
Use the license lookup of the Minnesota Board of Nursing (mn.gov/boards/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 Minnesota?
RN: 24 contact hours every 2 years. LPN: 12 contact hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for nurses in Minnesota?
RN: Any activity meeting the board's criteria (nursing-related content, written objectives, qualified instructor, certificate); activities approved by another health licensing board or health professional association qualify; academic credit counts (1 semester credit = 15 contact hours). LPN: Any activity meeting the board's criteria (nursing-related content, written objectives, qualified instructor, certificate); activities approved by another health licensing board or health professional association qualify; academic credit counts (1 semester credit = 15 contact hours).
How much does a nurse license renewal cost in Minnesota?
RN: $85 per renewal, as listed by the board. LPN: $85 per renewal, as listed by the board.
When is the renewal deadline for nurses in Minnesota?
RN: Licenses renew by the end of your birth month (2 years cycle). LPN: Licenses renew by the end of your birth month (2 years cycle).
How do nurses report CE in Minnesota?
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.