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Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing · 2-year renewal cycle
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As of 2026, Massachusetts RNs must complete 15 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew. The RN renewal fee is $120.
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| Renewal cycle | Every 2 years |
| Renewal deadline | Birthday every 2 years: even-numbered years (RN/APRN); odd-numbered years (LPN) |
| Total CE hours (RN) | 15 contact hours |
| Renewal fee (RN) | $120 |
| Compact state (NLC) | No · what if I move to a compact state? |
| License types | RN, APRN, LPN |
| Typical pay | See Massachusetts nurse salaries |
Massachusetts requires all nurses (RNs, LPNs, and APRNs) to complete 15 contact hours of continuing education every 2-year renewal cycle. Mandatory topics include a 1-hour domestic and sexual violence course every renewal and a one-time Alzheimer's/dementia training. At 15 hours, Massachusetts has one of the lowest CE requirements among the states we track. Massachusetts enacted NLC compact legislation on November 20, 2024, and multistate license implementation is in progress. Check with the Board of Registration in Nursing for the latest status on multistate license issuance.
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A Massachusetts RN completes 15 contact hours of continuing education within the two years immediately preceding renewal and ATTESTS to compliance at renewal (under the penalties of perjury on the license-renewal application); certificates are not submitted at renewal. Per 244 CMR 5.00, a licensee must complete “15 hours of continuing education within the two years immediately preceding renewal of [the license].” Per 244 CMR 5.05 (Responsibility of Individual Licensee): “It is the responsibility of each licensed nurse to maintain an authenticated record of [CE completion]... evidence should be maintained for two consecutive registration periods” (four years). If selected for audit or named in a complaint, the nurse produces the certificates. The first renewal after initial licensure is exempt.
Where it happens: Massachusetts ePLACE / e-License (Board of Registration in Nursing)
madph.mylicense.com/verificationPer 244 CMR 5.05, the nurse maintains an authenticated record of CE for two consecutive registration periods (four years) and produces it if selected for audit or named in a complaint.
Verified 2026-07-03 against mass.gov. Always confirm with the board before relying on it.
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| Type | CE hours | Renewal fee |
|---|---|---|
| RN | 15 / 2 yrs | $120 |
| APRN | 15 / 2 yrs | $180 |
| LPN | 15 / 2 yrs | $120 |
APRN renewal in Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts APRN renewal guide
| Category | Hours | Required | Types | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General CE | 15 | Required | RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP | 15 contact hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle |
| Domestic Violence / Sexual Violence | 0 | Conditional | RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP | Domestic and sexual violence screening/intervention training: required ONCE; per 244 CMR 8.07(3) it 'shall not be required' on subsequent renewals once completed. The hour count is not specified in the rule. |
| Alzheimer's / Dementia | 0 | Conditional | RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP | One-time Alzheimer's disease and related dementia training (included in total hours if course carries CE credit). Required once for initial or first renewal after the requirement. |
| Nursing Practice | 0 | Optional | RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP | Remaining CE hours in topics relevant to your nursing practice area |
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs): Massachusetts 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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No formal grace period; a $57 late fee applies after the birthday deadline. Practicing on an expired license is prohibited.
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