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Wisconsin does not require general CE hours to renew an RN license. Renewal: Biennial. CE reporting: No upload: you attest at renewal and keep your certificates in case of audit. Verified against the Wisconsin board of nursing on 2026-10-16.

Hours

None

Cycle & deadline

Biennial

LPN / LVN

None; LPN renews Apr 30 odd years

Reporting

No

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

Wisconsin CE requirements by license type

LicenseRequirement
RNNone
LPN / LVNNone; LPN renews Apr 30 odd years

Required (mandatory) topics in Wisconsin

None specified by the board.

Wisconsin license renewal deadline & cycle

Biennial

How to renew your Wisconsin nursing license

  1. Check your expiration date on your board portal or Nursys.com.
  2. Complete your CE: None.
  3. Report or record CE: No.
  4. Submit the renewal application and fee on the Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin

No

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Is Wisconsin a Nurse Licensure Compact state?

Yes. Wisconsin is a full Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so a multistate license from another compact home state lets you practice here.

NLC compact states list 2026

Where to take Wisconsin-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.

Wisconsin nursing CE FAQ

How many CE hours does a Wisconsin RN need?

None.

When does a Wisconsin nursing license expire?

Biennial.

What mandatory CE topics does Wisconsin require?

No specific mandatory topics are listed by the board.

Does Wisconsin use CE Broker or require CE reporting?

No.

Do Wisconsin LPNs/LVNs need CE?

None; LPN renews Apr 30 odd years.

Is Wisconsin a compact (NLC) state?

Yes. Wisconsin 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://dsps.wi.gov/a-z-professions-list/registered-nurse-rn/
Last verified: 2026-10-16. Re-fetched official page Oct 16, 2026; no CE-hour requirement stated (kept).

Neighboring states

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