North Dakota Nursing CE & License Renewal Requirements (2026)
To renew, North Dakota registered nurses need 12 contact hrs / 2 yrs. Renewal: Biennial. CE reporting: No upload; keep records 4 years. Verified against the North Dakota board of nursing on 2026-10-16.
Hours
12 contact hrs / 2 yrs
Cycle & deadline
Biennial; CE before renewal
LPN / LVN
12 contact hrs / 2 yrs (same as RN)
Reporting
Keep records 4 yrs
Last verified 2026-10-16 · Source: North Dakota board of nursing · Checked against the full official board page
North Dakota CE requirements by license type
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| RN | 12 contact hrs / 2 yrs |
| LPN / LVN | 12 contact hrs / 2 yrs (same as RN) |
Required (mandatory) topics in North Dakota
None specified by the board.
North Dakota license renewal deadline & cycle
Biennial; CE before renewal
How to renew your North Dakota nursing license
- Check your expiration date on your board portal or Nursys.com.
- Complete your CE: 12 contact hrs / 2 yrs.
- Report or record CE: Keep records 4 yrs.
- Submit the renewal application and fee on the North Dakota 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 North Dakota a Nurse Licensure Compact state?
Yes. North Dakota is a full Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so a multistate license from another compact home state lets you practice here.
Where to take North Dakota-approved CE
Use providers accredited by ANCC or approved by your board, and check that courses cover the required topics above.
North Dakota nursing CE FAQ
How many CE hours does a North Dakota RN need?
12 contact hrs / 2 yrs.
When does a North Dakota nursing license expire?
Biennial; CE before renewal.
What mandatory CE topics does North Dakota require?
No specific mandatory topics are listed by the board.
Does North Dakota use CE Broker or require CE reporting?
Keep records 4 yrs.
Do North Dakota LPNs/LVNs need CE?
12 contact hrs / 2 yrs (same as RN).
Is North Dakota a compact (NLC) state?
Yes. North Dakota 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://ndbon.org/licensing/renewal/ce/
Last verified: 2026-10-16. Re-fetched official page Oct 16, 2026; key figures present.