How many CE hours do nurses need in Michigan?

Registered Nurses (RN) in Michigan need 25 continuing education hours every 2 years for license renewal.

What are the mandatory CE topics in Michigan?

Mandatory CE topics in Michigan include: General CE, Pain & Pain Symptom Management, Implicit Bias Training, Human Trafficking Awareness.

What is the renewal cycle for nursing licenses in Michigan?

Nursing licenses in Michigan must be renewed every 2 years. The Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA) oversees license renewals.

What license types does Michigan regulate?

Michigan regulates the following nursing license types: RN, LPN, APRN, CNA.

Michigan RN License Renewal Requirements

Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA) · 2-year renewal cycle · Last verified 2026-02-05

Quick Facts

Renewal Cycle	Every 2 years
Total CE Hours (RN)	25 contact hours
Renewal Fee (RN)	$131
Compact State (NLC)	No
License Types	RN, LPN, APRN, CNA

Michigan requires all Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and APRNs to complete 25 contact hours of continuing education every 2-year renewal cycle, with mandatory topics in pain management (2 hours) and implicit bias training (2 hours). A one-time human trafficking awareness module is also required but does not count toward the 25-hour total. Michigan is not currently a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, though compact legislation has been introduced in the state legislature.

This data is verified against the Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA) — last checked 2026-02-05. If anything looks off, let me know.

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How to Renew Your Michigan Nursing License

1Go to the MiPLUS Portal at miplus.michigan.gov and log in to your account
2Navigate to your nursing license and select 'Renew'
3Complete all required fields in the renewal application
4Affirm completion of all CE requirements including implicit bias and pain management
5Pay the renewal fee by credit card ($131 for RN/LPN, $161 for APRN with specialty certification)
6Maintain CE records for at least 4 years — you are not required to submit documentation at renewal

Visit the Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA) website for the official renewal portal.

CE Hours by License Type

hours / 2 years

Renewal fee: $131

LPN

hours / 2 years

Renewal fee: $131

APRN

hours / 2 years

Renewal fee: $161

CNA

hours / 2 years

Renewal fee: $40

CE Requirements

Category	Hours	Required	License Types	Description
General CE	25	Required	RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA	Total continuing education contact hours required for renewal
Pain & Pain Symptom Management	2	Required	RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA	At least 2 hours in pain and pain symptom management (included in total 25 hours)
Implicit Bias Training	2	Required	RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA	2 hours of implicit bias training required every renewal period — 1 hour per year of the cycle (included in total 25 hours)
Human Trafficking Awareness	0	Required	RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA	One-time human trafficking awareness module required for all nurses. This does NOT count toward the 25-hour total.
Nursing Practice	0	Optional	RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA	Remaining hours in nursing-related topics. No more than 12 hours may be earned during a single 24-hour period for online/electronic media.

Important Deadlines

Renewal Due: March 31 of even-numbered years
Grace Period: 60-day late renewal window (April 1 - May 30) with a $20 late fee
CE Completion Window: All CE must be completed during the 2-year period immediately preceding the renewal date
Record Retention: Keep CE certificates for at least 4 years in case of audit by the Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA)

Important Notes

• All nursing licenses (RN, LPN, APRN) renew by March 31 of even-numbered years
• The one-time human trafficking awareness module does NOT count toward the 25-hour CE total
• No more than 12 credit hours of the 25 required may be earned during a single 24-hour period for online courses
• Nurses whose initial Michigan license was issued on or after May 8, 2024 must complete CE for their first renewal (previously exempt)
• Michigan is not currently an NLC compact state, though legislation (HB 4246) has been introduced
• The Board does not maintain CE records — you must maintain your own records for at least 4 years
• This information is for guidance only. Always verify requirements with the Michigan Board of Nursing.

CE Providers & Renewal

Approved CE Providers

ANCCMichigan Board of Nursing

CBCE Broker reporting is required in Michigan

Renew Online

Late Fees & Reinstatement

Late Renewal Fees

RN: $50
LPN: $50

Reinstatement Fees

RN: $150
LPN: $150

First-Time Licensee Exemption

First-time licensees may be exempt from CE requirements for the first renewal period

CE Audit Information

Michigan Board of Nursing may audit CE compliance. Keep records for 4 years.

Board Resources

Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA)

https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/health/hp-lic-health-prof/nursing

Sources

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How to Renew Your Michigan Nursing License

1Go to the MiPLUS Portal at miplus.michigan.gov and log in to your account

2Navigate to your nursing license and select 'Renew'

3Complete all required fields in the renewal application

4Affirm completion of all CE requirements including implicit bias and pain management

5Pay the renewal fee by credit card ($131 for RN/LPN, $161 for APRN with specialty certification)

6Maintain CE records for at least 4 years — you are not required to submit documentation at renewal

Visit the Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA) website for the official renewal portal.

CE Requirements

Category	Hours	Required	License Types	Description
General CE	25	Required	RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA	Total continuing education contact hours required for renewal
Pain & Pain Symptom Management	2	Required	RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA	At least 2 hours in pain and pain symptom management (included in total 25 hours)
Implicit Bias Training	2	Required	RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA	2 hours of implicit bias training required every renewal period — 1 hour per year of the cycle (included in total 25 hours)
Human Trafficking Awareness	0	Required	RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA	One-time human trafficking awareness module required for all nurses. This does NOT count toward the 25-hour total.
Nursing Practice	0	Optional	RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA	Remaining hours in nursing-related topics. No more than 12 hours may be earned during a single 24-hour period for online/electronic media.

Important Deadlines

Renewal Due: March 31 of even-numbered years
Grace Period: 60-day late renewal window (April 1 - May 30) with a $20 late fee
CE Completion Window: All CE must be completed during the 2-year period immediately preceding the renewal date
Record Retention: Keep CE certificates for at least 4 years in case of audit by the Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA)

Important Notes

• All nursing licenses (RN, LPN, APRN) renew by March 31 of even-numbered years

• The one-time human trafficking awareness module does NOT count toward the 25-hour CE total

• No more than 12 credit hours of the 25 required may be earned during a single 24-hour period for online courses

• Nurses whose initial Michigan license was issued on or after May 8, 2024 must complete CE for their first renewal (previously exempt)

• Michigan is not currently an NLC compact state, though legislation (HB 4246) has been introduced

• The Board does not maintain CE records — you must maintain your own records for at least 4 years

• This information is for guidance only. Always verify requirements with the Michigan Board of Nursing.