Utah Nursing CE & License Renewal Requirements (2026)
To renew, Utah registered nurses need one of: 400 practice hours, 200 practice hours plus 15 CE hours, or 30 CE hours every 2 years. The board also requires 1 mandatory topic (listed below). Renewal: Biennial. CE reporting: No upload: you attest at renewal and keep your certificates in case of audit. Verified against the Utah board of nursing on 2026-10-16.
Hours
One of: 400 practice hrs / 200 hrs + 15 CE / 30 CE (2 yrs)
Cycle & deadline
Biennial
LPN / LVN
Same options as RN; LPN expires Jan 31 even years
Reporting
No - attest at renewal, keep records for audit
Last verified 2026-10-16 · Source: Utah board of nursing · Checked against the full official board page
Utah CE requirements by license type
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| RN | One of: 400 practice hrs / 200 hrs + 15 CE / 30 CE (2 yrs) |
| LPN / LVN | Same options as RN; LPN expires Jan 31 even years |
Required (mandatory) topics in Utah
| Required topic |
|---|
| One approved suicide-prevention training |
Utah license renewal deadline & cycle
Biennial
How to renew your Utah nursing license
- Check your expiration date on your board portal or Nursys.com.
- Complete your CE: One of: 400 practice hrs / 200 hrs + 15 CE / 30 CE (2 yrs).
- Report or record CE: No - attest at renewal, keep records for audit.
- Submit the renewal application and fee on the Utah 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 Utah a Nurse Licensure Compact state?
Yes. Utah is a full Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so a multistate license from another compact home state lets you practice here.
Where to take Utah-approved CE
Use providers accredited by ANCC or approved by your board, and check that courses cover the required topics above.
Utah nursing CE FAQ
How many CE hours does a Utah RN need?
One of: 400 practice hrs / 200 hrs + 15 CE / 30 CE (2 yrs).
When does a Utah nursing license expire?
Biennial.
What mandatory CE topics does Utah require?
Required topics: One approved suicide-prevention training.
Does Utah use CE Broker or require CE reporting?
No - attest at renewal, keep records for audit.
Do Utah LPNs/LVNs need CE?
Same options as RN; LPN expires Jan 31 even years.
Is Utah a compact (NLC) state?
Yes. Utah 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://commerce.utah.gov/dopl/nursing/renew-a-license/registered-nurse-or-licensed-practice-nurse/
Last verified: 2026-10-16. Re-fetched official page Oct 16, 2026; key figures present.