Nurses · New Mexico · Continuing education
New Mexico Nursing CE Requirements & License Renewal (2026)
01 In short
- RN30 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month, reported through CE Broker.
- LPN30 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month, reported through CE Broker.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
New Mexico RN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Birth month
- Reporting
- CE Broker
- Renewal deadline
- By the end of your birth month
- Accepted credit
- CE approved by national or state nursing organizations, other state boards of nursing or NM board-approved local monitoring systems; CE from institutions of higher learning; academic credit (1 credit = 15 contact hours); national specialty certification/recertification
- Renewal fee
- $110
- New licensees
- CE is not required for the initial license; it applies from the first renewal and may be prorated to the length of the renewal period.
- Audits & records
- CE records are subject to board audit; keep certificates at least 1 year after renewal; non-compliance within 60 days of audit notice may lead to discipline.
- Renew online
- nmbn.boardsofnursing.org ↗
Good to know. Renew by the end of the renewal (birth) month every two years. The board FAQ asks nurses to have CE uploaded in CE Broker before renewing, then attest. Military on active duty are exempt from CE.
Source: files.bon.nm.gov · 16.12.16 NMAC · checked Oct 28, 2026
New Mexico LPN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Birth month
- Reporting
- CE Broker
- Renewal deadline
- By the end of your birth month
- Accepted credit
- CE approved by national or state nursing organizations, other state boards of nursing or NM board-approved local monitoring systems; CE from institutions of higher learning; academic credit (1 credit = 15 contact hours); national specialty certification/recertification
- Renewal fee
- $110
- New licensees
- CE is not required for the initial license; it applies from the first renewal and may be prorated to the length of the renewal period.
- Audits & records
- CE records are subject to board audit; keep certificates at least 1 year after renewal; non-compliance within 60 days of audit notice may lead to discipline.
- Renew online
- nmbn.boardsofnursing.org ↗
Good to know. Renew by the end of the renewal (birth) month every two years. The board FAQ asks nurses to have CE uploaded in CE Broker before renewing, then attest. Military on active duty are exempt from CE.
Source: files.bon.nm.gov · 16.12.15 NMAC · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a nurse license in New Mexico?
Use the license lookup of the New Mexico Board of Nursing (bon.nm.gov); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal through CE Broker.
How many CE hours do nurses need in New Mexico?
RN: 30 contact hours every 2 years. LPN: 30 contact hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for nurses in New Mexico?
RN: CE approved by national or state nursing organizations, other state boards of nursing or NM board-approved local monitoring systems; CE from institutions of higher learning; academic credit (1 credit = 15 contact hours); national specialty certification/recertification. LPN: CE approved by national or state nursing organizations, other state boards of nursing or NM board-approved local monitoring systems; CE from institutions of higher learning; academic credit (1 credit = 15 contact hours); national specialty certification/recertification.
How much does a nurse license renewal cost in New Mexico?
RN: $110 per renewal, as listed by the board. LPN: $110 per renewal, as listed by the board.
When is the renewal deadline for nurses in New Mexico?
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 New Mexico?
RN: Through CE Broker — the board checks completed hours there at renewal. LPN: Through CE Broker — the board checks completed hours there at renewal.