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Every CE requirement verified against official state nursing board sources. How RenewRN verifies the data →
Idaho Board of Nursing · 2-year renewal cycle · Last verified 2026-02-04
| Renewal Cycle | Every 2 years |
| Total CE Hours (RN) | 15 contact hours |
| Renewal Fee (RN) | $90 |
| Compact State (NLC) | Yes — NLC member |
| License Types | RN, APRN, LPN, CNA |
Idaho requires nurses to complete at least 2 approved learning activities per 2-year renewal cycle. Common options include 15 contact hours of continuing education, 100 hours of nursing practice, current specialty certification, or post-licensure academic coursework. Idaho has been a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state since 2001, and the renewal fee is $90 for all license types. RN and APRN licenses expire on August 31 of odd-numbered years, while LPN licenses expire on August 31 of even-numbered years.
This data is verified against the Idaho Board of Nursing — last checked 2026-02-04. If anything looks off, let me know.
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RN
15
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $90
APRN
15
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $90
LPN
15
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $90
CNA
0
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $0
| Category | Hours | Required | License Types | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuing Competency — Two Learning Activities Required | 15 | Required | RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA | Licensees must complete at least 2 of the approved learning activities within each 2-year renewal period. Options include 15 CE contact hours, current nursing specialty certification, 100 hours of practice, academic coursework, a refresher course, or a workshop/seminar/conference presentation. |
| Practice Hours (Option) | 0 | Optional | RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA | Current nursing specialty certification or 100 hours of nursing practice or simulation practice within the 2-year renewal period (one of two required learning activities). |
| Continuing Education (Option) | 15 | Optional | RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA | 15 contact hours of continuing education relevant to the nurse's practice area from an approved or accredited provider (one of two required learning activities). |
| Academic Education (Option) | 0 | Optional | RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA | Completion of a minimum of one semester credit hour of post-licensure academic education (one of two required learning activities). |
Approved CE Providers
Late Renewal Fees
Reinstatement Fees
First-Time Licensee Exemption
New licensees are exempt from CE for the initial renewal period
CE Audit Information
State board may conduct random CE audits. Retain all CE certificates for at least 4 years.
Idaho Board of Nursing
https://dopl.idaho.gov/bon/Always confirm requirements directly with the Idaho Board of Nursing before making decisions about your license renewal.
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