Maryland Nursing CE & License Renewal Requirements (2026)
To renew, Maryland registered nurses need one of: 1,000 practice hours in 5 years, a nursing program in 5 years, or 30 CEUs in 2 years. Renewal: Biennial. CE reporting: No upload; keep records 6 years. Verified against the Maryland board of nursing on 2026-10-16.
Hours
One of: 1,000 practice hrs in 5 yrs / program in 5 yrs / 30 CEUs in 2 yrs
Cycle & deadline
Biennial; expires 28th of birth month (odd/even year matches birth year)
LPN / LVN
Same options as RN (1,000 hrs/5 yrs, program, or 30 CEUs/2 yrs)
Reporting
Keep records 6 yrs
Last verified 2026-10-16 · Source: Maryland board of nursing · Checked against the full official board page
Maryland CE requirements by license type
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| RN | One of: 1,000 practice hrs in 5 yrs / program in 5 yrs / 30 CEUs in 2 yrs |
| LPN / LVN | Same options as RN (1,000 hrs/5 yrs, program, or 30 CEUs/2 yrs) |
Required (mandatory) topics in Maryland
None specified by the board.
Maryland license renewal deadline & cycle
Biennial; expires 28th of birth month (odd/even year matches birth year)
How to renew your Maryland nursing license
- Check your expiration date on your board portal or Nursys.com.
- Complete your CE: One of: 1,000 practice hrs in 5 yrs / program in 5 yrs / 30 CEUs in 2 yrs.
- Report or record CE: Keep records 6 yrs.
- Submit the renewal application and fee on the Maryland board site.
- Keep certificates in case of audit.
Renewal fees & late renewal
RN renewal fee: not yet verified by us. Check your board's renewal page for the current fee.
Late renewal: late fees and lapse rules vary; check your board's renewal page. Don't practice on an expired license.
Is Maryland a Nurse Licensure Compact state?
Yes. Maryland is a full Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so a multistate license from another compact home state lets you practice here.
Where to take Maryland-approved CE
Use providers accredited by ANCC or approved by your board, and check that courses cover the required topics above.
Maryland nursing CE FAQ
How many CE hours does a Maryland RN need?
One of: 1,000 practice hrs in 5 yrs / program in 5 yrs / 30 CEUs in 2 yrs.
When does a Maryland nursing license expire?
Biennial; expires 28th of birth month (odd/even year matches birth year).
What mandatory CE topics does Maryland require?
No specific mandatory topics are listed by the board.
Does Maryland use CE Broker or require CE reporting?
Keep records 6 yrs.
Do Maryland LPNs/LVNs need CE?
Same options as RN (1,000 hrs/5 yrs, program, or 30 CEUs/2 yrs).
Is Maryland a compact (NLC) state?
Yes. Maryland is a full Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so a multistate license from another compact home state lets you practice here.
Sources & verification
Official source: https://regs.maryland.gov/us/md/exec/comar/10.27.01.13
Last verified: 2026-10-16. Re-fetched official page Oct 16, 2026; key figures present.