NurseCETracker

To renew, Minnesota registered nurses need 24 contact hrs / 24 months. Renewal: Biennial registration. CE reporting: Submit only if audited. Verified against the Minnesota board of nursing on 2026-10-16.

Hours

24 contact hrs / 24 months

Cycle & deadline

Biennial registration

LPN / LVN

12 contact hrs / 24 months

Reporting

Submit only if audited

Last verified 2026-10-16 · Source: Minnesota board of nursing · Checked against the full official board page

Minnesota CE requirements by license type

LicenseRequirement
RN24 contact hrs / 24 months
LPN / LVN12 contact hrs / 24 months

Required (mandatory) topics in Minnesota

None specified by the board.

Minnesota license renewal deadline & cycle

Biennial registration

How to renew your Minnesota nursing license

  1. Check your expiration date on your board portal or Nursys.com.
  2. Complete your CE: 24 contact hrs / 24 months.
  3. Report or record CE: Submit only if audited.
  4. Submit the renewal application and fee on the Minnesota board site.
  5. 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.

CE Broker / reporting in Minnesota

Submit only if audited

See all CE Broker states

Is Minnesota a Nurse Licensure Compact state?

No. Minnesota is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact; you need a Minnesota license to practice there.

NLC compact states list 2026

Where to take Minnesota-approved CE

Use providers accredited by ANCC or approved by your board, and check that courses cover the required topics above.

Recommended CE providers: coming soon. Disclosure: we may earn a commission from some CE providers we link to in the future. That never changes what we report as required.

Minnesota nursing CE FAQ

How many CE hours does a Minnesota RN need?

24 contact hrs / 24 months.

When does a Minnesota nursing license expire?

Biennial registration.

What mandatory CE topics does Minnesota require?

No specific mandatory topics are listed by the board.

Does Minnesota use CE Broker or require CE reporting?

Submit only if audited.

Do Minnesota LPNs/LVNs need CE?

12 contact hrs / 24 months.

Is Minnesota a compact (NLC) state?

No. Minnesota is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact; you need a Minnesota license to practice there.

Sources & verification

Official source: https://mn.gov/boards/nursing/licensure/continuing-ed/
Last verified: 2026-10-16. Re-read official page Oct 16, 2026; values match.

Neighboring states

North DakotaSouth DakotaIowaWisconsin