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Field guide · License renewal
Indiana State Board of Nursing · 2-year renewal cycle
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As of 2026, Indiana requires no continuing-education hours for RN renewal. The RN renewal fee is $50 every 2 years.
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| Renewal cycle | Every 2 years |
| Renewal deadline | October 31 of odd-numbered years (RN/APRN); October 31 of even-numbered years (LPN) |
| Total CE hours (RN) | No fixed CE-hour mandate |
| Renewal fee (RN) | $50 |
| Compact state (NLC) | Yes, NLC member · check your eligibility |
| License types | RN, APRN, LPN |
| Typical pay | See Indiana nurse salaries |
Indiana does not require continuing education hours for RN or LPN license renewal, making it one of the simplest renewal processes among the states we track. APRNs with prescriptive authority must complete 30 hours including at least 8 hours of pharmacology. Indiana has the lowest RN renewal fees at $50 and is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, allowing nurses with a multistate license to practice across all compact states.
Verified against the Indiana State Board of Nursing, last checked 2026-07-24. Found something off? Let me know.
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Indiana does NOT require continuing education for regular RN/LPN renewal, so there is no CE to submit or attest. Per 848 IAC 1-1-8, renewal is an application plus fee: “(8.2) Applicants for renewal of license shall pay a renewal fee,” mailed in odd years to RNs; the Indiana State Board of Nursing rules (848 IAC) impose no CE-hours requirement for renewal. (The 30-hour requirement that includes 8 pharmacology hours belongs to APRN prescriptive authority, not RN reinstatement. Reinstating a license expired 3 or more years is governed by IC 25-1-8-6(d): the board may impose remediation or additional training based on the length of the lapse, and holding an active RN license in another US state or territory satisfies that.) No CE certificates, no CE Broker.
Where it happens: Indiana PLA online licensing (Access Indiana / MyLicense)
mylicense.in.govNo CE audit for RN renewal (no CE requirement).
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| Type | CE hours | Renewal fee |
|---|---|---|
| RN | 0 / 2 yrs | $50 |
| APRN | 30 / 2 yrs | $60 |
| LPN | 0 / 2 yrs | $50 |
APRN renewal in Indiana. 8 hours of APRN Pharmacology apply per renewal cycle (details in the requirements table below). Renewal deadlines here differ by license type; see Important Deadlines below. The board is only one clock: your national certification and any DEA registration renew on their own cycles. Full Indiana APRN renewal guide
| Category | Hours | Required | Types | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No CE Required | 0 | Required | RNLPN | Indiana does not require continuing education hours for RN or LPN license renewal. Nurses must answer disclosure questions on professional conduct and criminal history. |
| APRN Prescriptive Authority CE | 30 | Required | APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP | 30 contact hours per 2-year cycle for APRNs with prescriptive authority, including at least 8 hours of pharmacology |
| APRN Pharmacology | 8 | Required | APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP | 8 hours of pharmacology CE for APRNs with prescriptive authority (included in the 30-hour total) |
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs): Indiana CNA renewal is handled by the state nurse-aide registry, not the Board of Nursing, and follows a work-hours / in-service model rather than the CE above. Check your state nurse-aide registry for CNA requirements.
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Missed your Indiana renewal deadline?
No formal grace period, but late renewal is available up to 3 years with $50 late fee; practicing on an expired license is prohibited
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Reinstatement Fees
Already lapsed? The Indiana re-entry guide covers refresher rules, costs by lapse length, and the path back.
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CE Audit Information
Indiana requires no CE for RN/LPN renewal; only prescribing APRNs face CE audits (a random 1–10% of practice agreements), with a 2-year verification lookback.
Indiana State Board of Nursing
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