How many CE hours do nurses need in Mississippi?

Mississippi does not require a set number of CE hours for RN renewal; nurses meet renewal through the board's continuing-competency requirements.

What are the mandatory CE topics in Mississippi?

Mandatory CE topics in Mississippi include: No CE Required.

What is the renewal cycle for nursing licenses in Mississippi?

Nursing licenses in Mississippi must be renewed every 2 years. The Mississippi Board of Nursing oversees license renewals.

What is the RN renewal fee in Mississippi?

The RN renewal fee in Mississippi is $100. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount on the Mississippi Board of Nursing portal before submitting.

When are nursing licenses due for renewal in Mississippi?

Mississippi nursing licenses are due december 31 of even-numbered years (rn/aprn); december 31 of odd-numbered years (lpn). renewal period opens september 1..

Is Mississippi part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?

Yes. Mississippi is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so an NLC multistate license allows practice in all compact states.

Does Mississippi require CE Broker for tracking continuing education?

No. Mississippi does not require CE Broker, though some nurses use it voluntarily to track CE across multiple states.

What license types does Mississippi regulate?

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

How many CE hours do LPNs need in Mississippi?

Mississippi does not require a set number of CE hours for LPN renewal; LPNs meet renewal through the board's continuing-competency requirements.

What does APRN renewal require in Mississippi?

APRNs in Mississippi complete 5 CE hours every 2 years for board renewal. The APRN renewal fee is $100. Renewal deadlines in Mississippi differ by license type: December 31 of even-numbered years (RN/APRN); December 31 of odd-numbered years (LPN). Renewal period opens September 1.. Your national certification renews separately with its certifying body on its own cycle.

What happens if you miss the license renewal deadline in Mississippi?

Tiered late renewal: January 1-30 with $50 admin fee ($150 total); February 1-June 30 with $150 admin fee + $75 background check ($325 total). After June 30, reinstatement required. The RN late-renewal fee is $150 total (Jan 1-30: $100 renewal + $50 admin) / $325 total (Feb 1-June 30: $100 renewal + $150 admin + $75 background check). If your license has lapsed, do not practice until your renewal is processed; confirm your status with the Mississippi Board of Nursing.

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Mississippi RN License Renewal Requirements

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As of 2026, Mississippi requires no continuing-education hours for RN renewal. The RN renewal fee is $100 every 2 years.

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Renewal cycle	Every 2 years
Renewal deadline	December 31 of even-numbered years (RN/APRN); December 31 of odd-numbered years (LPN). Renewal period opens September 1.
Total CE hours (RN)	No fixed CE-hour mandate
Renewal fee (RN)	$100
Compact state (NLC)	Yes, NLC member · check your eligibility
License types	RN, APRN, LPN
Typical pay	See Mississippi nurse salaries

Mississippi does not mandate continuing education hours for RN or LPN license renewal, placing the responsibility for maintaining professional competency on each individual nurse. APRNs must complete 5 contact hours related to controlled substances per certification period. RN/APRN licenses renew in even-numbered years and LPN licenses in odd-numbered years, with tiered late fees for renewals after December 31. Mississippi is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, allowing nurses with a multistate license to practice across all compact states.

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How to Renew Your Mississippi Nursing License

1Log in to the Mississippi Board of Nursing online portal at msbn.ms.gov
2Complete the online renewal application during the September 1 through December 31 renewal window
3If APRN, attest to completing 5 CE hours on controlled substances
4Pay the $100 renewal fee online
5Renew before December 31 to avoid tiered late fees ($50 admin fee Jan 1-30; $150 admin fee + $75 background check Feb 1-June 30)
6Retain PDF certificates of the 5 controlled-substance hours for potential audit

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How to Submit Your CE in Mississippi

You attest to your CE when you renew and keep your certificates; you only submit documents if the board audits you.

Mississippi does NOT require CEUs to renew an RN or LPN license, so there is nothing to submit at renewal; the nurse attests and renews. Board FAQ: “The Mississippi Nursing Practice Law does not mandate CEUs as a prerequisite to renewing or maintaining a RN or LPN license. The law does require the nurse to maintain competency in his/her nursing practice, but that responsibility rests with each nurse.” CE hours (a minimum of 20 contact hours earned in the previous 2 years) are required only when an RN/LPN has been OUT of practice for more than five years (a reinstatement condition), not for ordinary renewal. CE Broker is the board's official free tracking system and is REQUIRED for APRNs, but for RN/LPN renewal (no CE mandate) it is optional.

Where it happens: Mississippi Board of Nursing online licensure; CE Broker is the board's official CE tracking system (APRN-required, RN-optional)

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If Mississippi audits your CE

For RN/LPN ordinary renewal there is no CE-hours audit (no CE mandate). For APRNs, upon notification of audit the APRN must submit certificates/transcripts/documentation within ten (10) business days.

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CE Hours by License Type

Mississippi ranks #44 of 51 for RN renewal burden, one of the lightest in the country.See the CE Burden Index

Type	CE hours	Renewal fee
RN	0 / 2 yrs	$100
APRN	5 / 2 yrs	$100
LPN	0 / 2 yrs	$100

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APRN renewal in Mississippi. 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 Mississippi APRN renewal guide

CE Requirements

Category	Hours	Required	Types	Description
No CE Required	0	Required	RNLPN	Mississippi does not mandate continuing education hours for RN or LPN license renewal. Nurses are responsible for maintaining their own professional competency.
APRN Controlled Substances	5	Required	APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	APRNs must complete a minimum of 5 contact hours of CE directly related to controlled substances per state certification period
Out-of-Practice Nurses (5+ Years)	20	Optional	RNLPN	Nurses who have been out of practice for more than 5 years must complete 20 contact hours of CE related to nursing practice within the 2-year period prior to reinstatement application

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs): Mississippi 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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Important Deadlines

Renewal Due: December 31 of even-numbered years (RN/APRN); December 31 of odd-numbered years (LPN). Renewal period opens September 1.
Grace Period: Tiered late renewal: January 1-30 with $50 admin fee ($150 total); February 1-June 30 with $150 admin fee + $75 background check ($325 total). After June 30, reinstatement required.
Record Retention: Keep CE certificates for at least 4 years in case of audit by the Mississippi Board of Nursing

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Tiered late renewal: January 1-30 with $50 admin fee ($150 total); February 1-June 30 with $150 admin fee + $75 background check ($325 total). After June 30, reinstatement required.

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Important Notes

• Mississippi does not require CE hours for RN or LPN renewal. Nurses are expected to maintain competency independently
• APRNs must complete 5 contact hours related to controlled substances per certification period
• RN and APRN licenses renew in even-numbered years; LPN licenses renew in odd-numbered years
• CE Broker is the official CE tracking system for the Mississippi Board of Nursing
• APRNs must complete 5 controlled-substance contact hours each licensing cycle and retain PDF certificates as evidence at renewal/audit (required regardless of DEA registration). CE Broker is recommended (a free Basic account) but not mandatory for renewal
• Nurses out of practice for 5+ years must complete 20 CE hours or a board-approved refresher program
• Mississippi is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state
• This information is for guidance only. Always verify requirements with the Mississippi Board of Nursing.

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Late Fees & Reinstatement

Late Renewal Fees

RN: $150 total (Jan 1-30: $100 renewal + $50 admin) / $325 total (Feb 1-June 30: $100 renewal + $150 admin + $75 background check)
LPN: $150 total (Jan 1 to 30: $100 renewal plus $50 admin) / $325 total (Feb 1 to June 30: $100 renewal plus $150 admin plus $75 background check)

Reinstatement Fees

RN: $175 total ($100 reinstatement application fee plus a $75 criminal background check fee)
LPN: $175 total ($100 reinstatement application fee plus a $75 criminal background check fee)

Already lapsed? The Mississippi re-entry guide covers refresher rules, costs by lapse length, and the path back.

Getting your first Mississippi RN license

Background check: Fingerprint-based criminal background check required. Mississippi Board of Nursing requires a fingerprint-based criminal background check (CBC) performed by the Board (in-office appointment or mailed fingerprint card), submitted to the Mississippi central criminal database and the FBI.
Application fee: $100 (initial license by examination)
Temporary permit: Available. The Board may issue a temporary (Graduate Nurse, "G.N.") permit to a graduate of an approved nursing program pending the results of the first licensing examination, valid for 90 days from issuance.

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First-Time Licensee Exemption

First-time licensees are exempt from CE for the initial renewal cycle

CE Audit Information

Mississippi Board of Nursing conducts random CE audits.

Frequently asked questions about Mississippi nursing renewal

How many CE hours do nurses need in Mississippi?: Mississippi does not require a set number of CE hours for RN renewal; nurses meet renewal through the board's continuing-competency requirements.
What are the mandatory CE topics in Mississippi?: Mandatory CE topics in Mississippi include: No CE Required.
What is the renewal cycle for nursing licenses in Mississippi?: Nursing licenses in Mississippi must be renewed every 2 years. The Mississippi Board of Nursing oversees license renewals.
What is the RN renewal fee in Mississippi?: The RN renewal fee in Mississippi is $100. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount on the Mississippi Board of Nursing portal before submitting.
When are nursing licenses due for renewal in Mississippi?: Mississippi nursing licenses are due december 31 of even-numbered years (rn/aprn); december 31 of odd-numbered years (lpn). renewal period opens september 1..
Is Mississippi part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?: Yes. Mississippi is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so an NLC multistate license allows practice in all compact states.
Does Mississippi require CE Broker for tracking continuing education?: No. Mississippi does not require CE Broker, though some nurses use it voluntarily to track CE across multiple states.
What license types does Mississippi regulate?: Mississippi regulates the following nursing license types: RN, APRN, LPN.
How many CE hours do LPNs need in Mississippi?: Mississippi does not require a set number of CE hours for LPN renewal; LPNs meet renewal through the board's continuing-competency requirements.
What does APRN renewal require in Mississippi?: APRNs in Mississippi complete 5 CE hours every 2 years for board renewal. The APRN renewal fee is $100. Renewal deadlines in Mississippi differ by license type: December 31 of even-numbered years (RN/APRN); December 31 of odd-numbered years (LPN). Renewal period opens September 1.. Your national certification renews separately with its certifying body on its own cycle.
What happens if you miss the license renewal deadline in Mississippi?: Tiered late renewal: January 1-30 with $50 admin fee ($150 total); February 1-June 30 with $150 admin fee + $75 background check ($325 total). After June 30, reinstatement required. The RN late-renewal fee is $150 total (Jan 1-30: $100 renewal + $50 admin) / $325 total (Feb 1-June 30: $100 renewal + $150 admin + $75 background check). If your license has lapsed, do not practice until your renewal is processed; confirm your status with the Mississippi Board of Nursing.

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Type

CE hours

Renewal fee

0 / 2 yrs

$100

APRN

5 / 2 yrs

$100

LPN

0 / 2 yrs

$100

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