Nurses · Wisconsin · Continuing education
Wisconsin Nursing CE Requirements & License Renewal (2026)
01 In short
- Wisconsin does not require CE hours for RN license renewal; renewal by March 1 in even-numbered years.
- Wisconsin does not require CE hours for LPN license renewal; renewal by April 30 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Wisconsin RN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- Noneno hours set
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Mar 1, even yrs
- Reporting
- —
- Renewal deadline
- By March 1 in even-numbered years
- Renewal fee
- $73
- Renew online
- license.wi.gov ↗
Good to know. No CE required for this license. Renewal requires the DWD nursing workforce survey and reporting the primary state of residence; $25 late fee after expiry. Deadline as listed on the DSPS renewal-date page.
Source: dsps.wi.gov · checked Oct 28, 2026
Wisconsin LPN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- Noneno hours set
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Apr 30, odd yrs
- Reporting
- —
- Renewal deadline
- By April 30 in odd-numbered years
- Renewal fee
- $73
- Renew online
- license.wi.gov ↗
Good to know. No CE required for this license. Renewal requires the DWD nursing workforce survey and reporting the primary state of residence; $25 late fee after expiry. Deadline as listed on the DSPS renewal-date page.
Source: dsps.wi.gov · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a nurse license in Wisconsin?
Use the license lookup of the Wisconsin Board of Nursing (Department of Safety and Professional Services) (dsps.wi.gov); 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 Wisconsin?
RN: No set number of hours. LPN: No set number of hours.
How much does a nurse license renewal cost in Wisconsin?
RN: $73 per renewal, as listed by the board. LPN: $73 per renewal, as listed by the board.
When is the renewal deadline for nurses in Wisconsin?
RN: Licenses renew by March 1 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle). LPN: Licenses renew by April 30 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).