Nurses · Montana · Continuing education
Montana Nursing CE Requirements & License Renewal (2026)
01 In short
- Montana does not require CE hours for RN license renewal (other ways to show competency apply — see below); renewal in odd-numbered years.
- Montana does not require CE hours for LPN license renewal (other ways to show competency apply — see below); renewal in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Montana RN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- Noneno hours set
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Set date, odd yrs
- Reporting
- —
- Renewal deadline
- In odd-numbered years
Alternatives & exemptions. No hours are counted, but nurses must stay competent in their area of practice (e.g. refresher course, employer orientation, professional development) – the board leaves the method to the nurse.
Good to know. The board repealed CE hours for renewal in late 2023 and no longer audits CE. RN and LPN licenses expire December 31 every two years (the FAQ cites a 12/31/2023 expiry). The board offers free contact-hour modules.
Source: boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov · ARM 24.159.2301(2)(b) · checked Oct 28, 2026
Montana LPN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- Noneno hours set
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Set date, odd yrs
- Reporting
- —
- Renewal deadline
- In odd-numbered years
Alternatives & exemptions. No hours are counted, but nurses must stay competent in their area of practice (e.g. refresher course, employer orientation, professional development) – the board leaves the method to the nurse.
Good to know. The board repealed CE hours for renewal in late 2023 and no longer audits CE. RN and LPN licenses expire December 31 every two years (the FAQ cites a 12/31/2023 expiry). The board offers free contact-hour modules.
Source: boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov · ARM 24.159.2301(2)(b) · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Conferences in Montana
05 Questions
How do I verify a nurse license in Montana?
Use the license lookup of the Montana Board of Nursing (boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/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 Montana?
RN: No set number of hours — No hours are counted, but nurses must stay competent in their area of practice (e.g. refresher course, employer orientation, professional development) – the board leaves the method to the nurse. LPN: No set number of hours — No hours are counted, but nurses must stay competent in their area of practice (e.g. refresher course, employer orientation, professional development) – the board leaves the method to the nurse.
When is the renewal deadline for nurses in Montana?
RN: Licenses renew in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle). LPN: Licenses renew in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).