Nurses · Nebraska · Continuing education
Nebraska Nursing CE Requirements & License Renewal (2026)
01 In short
- RN20 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by October 31 in even-numbered years.
- LPN20 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by October 31 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Nebraska RN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Oct 31, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By October 31 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Nursing CE from an approved provider (accredited by a body such as ANCC or a state board of nursing); related academic courses (1 semester hour = 15, 1 quarter hour = 10 contact hours); CPR/BLS max 4 hours; all hours may be online/home study
- Renewal fee
- $123
- New licensees
- Nurses first licensed in Nebraska within the past 24 months (current renewal period) need no CE for the first renewal.
- Audits & records
- A percentage of licensees is randomly audited after each renewal period and must then send proof.
- Renew online
- nebraska.mylicense.com ↗
Alternatives & exemptions. 20 contact hours in the last 2 years plus 500 practice hours in the last 5 years is the usual route; instead a nurse may have graduated within 2 years, completed a 75-hour board-approved refresher course within 5 years, hold current national specialty certification, or keep a competency portfolio. Graduates of 2-5 years need only the 20 hours.
Good to know. RN licenses expire Oct 31 of even-numbered years; the look-back periods start Nov 1, 2 or 5 years before expiration. Waivers exist for qualifying military service and for practicing nurses abroad without CE access. Fee from 172 NAC 2.
Source: dhhs.ne.gov · 172 NAC 101 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Nebraska LPN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Oct 31, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By October 31 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Nursing CE from an approved provider (accredited by a body such as ANCC or a state board of nursing); related academic courses (1 semester hour = 15, 1 quarter hour = 10 contact hours); CPR/BLS max 4 hours; all hours may be online/home study
- Renewal fee
- $123
- New licensees
- Nurses first licensed in Nebraska within the past 24 months (current renewal period) need no CE for the first renewal.
- Audits & records
- A percentage of licensees is randomly audited after each renewal period and must then send proof.
- Renew online
- nebraska.mylicense.com ↗
Alternatives & exemptions. 20 contact hours in the last 2 years plus 500 practice hours in the last 5 years is the usual route; instead a nurse may have graduated within 2 years, completed a 75-hour board-approved refresher course within 5 years, hold current national specialty certification, or keep a competency portfolio. Graduates of 2-5 years need only the 20 hours.
Good to know. LPN licenses expire Oct 31 of odd-numbered years; the look-back periods start Nov 1, 2 or 5 years before expiration. Waivers exist for qualifying military service and for practicing nurses abroad without CE access. Fee from 172 NAC 2.
Source: dhhs.ne.gov · 172 NAC 101 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a nurse license in Nebraska?
Use the license lookup of the Nebraska State Board of Nursing (Department of Health and Human Services, Licensure Unit) (dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Nurse-Licensing.aspx); 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 Nebraska?
RN: 20 contact hours every 2 years. LPN: 20 contact hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for nurses in Nebraska?
RN: Nursing CE from an approved provider (accredited by a body such as ANCC or a state board of nursing); related academic courses (1 semester hour = 15, 1 quarter hour = 10 contact hours); CPR/BLS max 4 hours; all hours may be online/home study. LPN: Nursing CE from an approved provider (accredited by a body such as ANCC or a state board of nursing); related academic courses (1 semester hour = 15, 1 quarter hour = 10 contact hours); CPR/BLS max 4 hours; all hours may be online/home study.
How much does a nurse license renewal cost in Nebraska?
RN: $123 per renewal, as listed by the board. LPN: $123 per renewal, as listed by the board.
When is the renewal deadline for nurses in Nebraska?
RN: Licenses renew by October 31 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle). LPN: Licenses renew by October 31 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).
How do nurses report CE in Nebraska?
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.