What are Minnesota's State CE Requirements?

The Minnesota Board of Nursing provides the following guidelines regarding the continuing education requirements for nursing professions in Minnesota.

Licensed /Practical Nurses

• LPNs are required to complete 12 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years. 

Registered Nurses

• RNs are required to complete 24 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years. 

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

• APRNs with prescriptive authority must complete 2 contact hours of: 

  • Best practices in prescribing opioids and controlled substances; and 

  • Non-pharmacological and implantable device alternatives for the treatment of pain and ongoing pain. 

  • APRNs who are certified by a national professional nursing or medical organization meet the requirements for RN renewal by holding an approved and current certification. 

If you are an RN or LVN, a one-time payment of $49.99 includes unlimited access to all of Nursing CE Central's RN / LPN course offerings for an entire year. This means you can take as many courses as you need to renew your Minnesota RN / LPN license, and you have the freedom to take even more courses to further expand your knowledge. We've even created the Minnesota RN Renewal Bundle (included with enrollment), which contains all 24 contact hours, and the Minnesota LPN Renewal Bundle (also included with enrollment), which contains all 12 contact hours each in their own, convenient bundle.

If you are ready to begin your continuing education for your Minnesota RN/ LPN license renewal, click here to enroll now!

Nursing CE Central is directly accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the Minnesota Board of Nursing accepts and honors this national accreditation.

For information on Nursing CE Central's accreditation(s) for your state, click here!

For further information on your renewal requirements, click here for a link to the Minnesota Board of Nursing website.