How many CE hours do nurses need in Nebraska?

Nebraska does not mandate a fixed number of CE hours. Continuing education is one of several ways to meet the continuing-competency requirement. Nurses who choose the CE option typically complete 20 contact hours every 2 years.

What are the mandatory CE topics in Nebraska?

Nebraska does not have specific mandatory CE topic requirements beyond the total hour requirement.

What is the renewal cycle for nursing licenses in Nebraska?

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

What is the RN renewal fee in Nebraska?

The RN renewal fee in Nebraska is $123. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount on the Nebraska Board of Nursing portal before submitting.

When are nursing licenses due for renewal in Nebraska?

Nebraska nursing licenses are due october 31 of even-numbered years (rn/aprn); october 31 of odd-numbered years (lpn).

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

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

Does Nebraska require CE Broker for tracking continuing education?

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

What license types does Nebraska regulate?

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

How many CE hours do LPNs need in Nebraska?

Nebraska does not mandate a fixed number of CE hours for LPNs. Continuing education is one of several ways to meet the continuing-competency requirement; LPNs who choose the CE option typically complete 20 contact hours every 2 years.

What does APRN renewal require in Nebraska?

The Nebraska Board of Nursing does not set a fixed CE-hour mandate for APRN renewal. The APRN renewal fee is $68. Renewal deadlines in Nebraska differ by license type: October 31 of even-numbered years (RN/APRN); October 31 of odd-numbered years (LPN). Your national certification renews separately with its certifying body on its own cycle.

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

No formal grace period. Practicing with an expired license may result in penalties up to $1,000 per day. Reinstatement requires additional fees. If your license has lapsed, do not practice until your renewal is processed; confirm your status with the Nebraska Board of Nursing.

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Nebraska RN License Renewal Requirements

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As of 2026, Nebraska RNs renew every 2 years by meeting one of several board-approved competency options; the CE option is 20 contact hours. The RN renewal fee is $123.

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Renewal cycle	Every 2 years
Renewal deadline	October 31 of even-numbered years (RN/APRN); October 31 of odd-numbered years (LPN)
Total CE hours (RN)	No fixed mandate (20 hrs if you choose the CE option)
Renewal fee (RN)	$123
Compact state (NLC)	Yes, NLC member · check your eligibility
License types	RN, APRN, LPN
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Nebraska does not impose a flat continuing-education mandate for RN and LPN renewal. Instead, nurses satisfy continued competency by meeting any ONE of six options: 500 practice hours in five years plus 20 contact hours of approved CE; recent graduation; an approved refresher course; current national specialty certification; or a maintained competency portfolio. A nationally certified nurse can renew with zero CE. The former requirement that 10 of 20 hours be peer-reviewed was repealed. APRNs renew by maintaining current national certification (there is no separate APRN CE-hour total), and APRN-NPs and APRN-CNMs who prescribe must complete 3 hours of opiate-prescribing CE (including 30 minutes on the PDMP) under a time-limited 2020–2028 mandate. RN and APRN licenses expire October 31 of even-numbered years; LPN licenses expire October 31 of odd-numbered years. Nebraska is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state.

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How to Renew Your Nebraska Nursing License

1Log in to the Nebraska DHHS online licensing portal
2Select your nursing license and click Renew
3Confirm which continued-competency option you meet (practice hours + 20 CE, recent graduate, refresher, national certification, or portfolio)
4Attest to meeting the continued-competency requirement and any specialty topics
5Update your contact and employment information
6Pay the renewal fee ($123 for RN/LPN, $68 for APRN credential) online
7Submit your application before October 31

Visit the Nebraska Board of Nursing website for the official renewal portal.

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How to Submit Your CE in Nebraska

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

A Nebraska RN attests at renewal to meeting the continuing-competency requirement: at least 20 contact hours of acceptable continuing education within the past two years (no more than 4 hours from CPR/BLS; at least 10 peer-reviewed) plus at least 500 hours of nursing practice within the past five years. The board (172 NAC, Nebraska DHHS) does not require submitting proof at renewal: the licensee attests to completion; certificates are kept and produced only if audited (retain 4 years).

Where it happens: Nebraska DHHS Licensure online renewal

dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Nurse-Licensing.aspx

If Nebraska audits your CE

Random audit; selected nurses are notified with instructions to provide proof of 20+ hours; retain records 4 years.

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CE Hours by License Type

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Type	CE hours	Renewal fee
RN	20 / 2 yrs (CE option)	$123
APRN	0 / 2 yrs	$68
LPN	20 / 2 yrs (CE option)	$123

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APRN renewal in Nebraska. 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 Nebraska APRN renewal guide

CE Requirements

Category	Hours	Required	Types	Description
Continuing Competency (one option required)	20	Required	RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	Nebraska RN/LPN renewal requires meeting ONE of these continued-competency options (no flat CE mandate): (1) 500 practice hours in the past five years PLUS 20 contact hours of approved CE; (2) graduated 2–5 years ago PLUS 20 contact hours within the past two years; (3) graduated within the last two years (no CE); (4) an approved refresher course within the last five years; (5) current national specialty certification; or (6) a maintained continuing-competency portfolio. A nationally certified nurse can renew with zero CE.
APRN National Certification	0	Required	APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	APRNs renew by maintaining current national certification in their specialty (granted by a nationally recognized certifying organization). Nebraska sets no separate APRN CE-hour total beyond the controlled-substance opiate CE below.
Opiate Prescribing CE (prescribers only, 2020–2028)	3	Required	FNPCNMPMHNP	APRN-NPs and APRN-CNMs who prescribe must complete 3 hours on prescribing opiates, including at least 30 minutes on the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). This is a time-limited mandate in effect for renewals 2020 through 2028.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs): Nebraska 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: October 31 of even-numbered years (RN/APRN); October 31 of odd-numbered years (LPN)
Grace Period: No formal grace period. Practicing with an expired license may result in penalties up to $1,000 per day. Reinstatement requires additional fees.
Record Retention: The Nebraska Board of Nursing sets no fixed retention period, so keep your CE certificates in case of audit

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No formal grace period. Practicing with an expired license may result in penalties up to $1,000 per day. Reinstatement requires additional fees.

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Important Notes

• Nebraska RN/LPN renewal is a continued-competency MENU, not a flat CE mandate: meet any one of six options (practice hours + 20 CE, recent graduate, refresher course, national certification, or portfolio).
• A nurse who holds current national specialty certification can renew with zero CE hours.
• The former '10 of 20 hours must be peer-reviewed' split was repealed (board advisory 9/2025); from 2025 the CE option is 20 contact hours from an approved provider.
• If you use the 20-hour CE option, no more than 4 hours may be claimed for current CPR or BLS certification.
• APRNs renew by maintaining current national certification; Nebraska sets no separate APRN CE-hour total.
• APRN-NPs and APRN-CNMs who prescribe must complete 3 hours of opiate-prescribing CE (incl. 30 min on the PDMP), a time-limited 2020–2028 mandate.
• APRN credential renewal fee is $68 (in addition to the $123 RN renewal fee).
• RN and APRN licenses expire October 31 of even-numbered years; LPN licenses expire October 31 of odd-numbered years.
• Nebraska is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state.
• This information is for guidance only. Always verify requirements with the Nebraska Board of Nursing.

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Late Fees & Reinstatement

Reinstatement Fees

RN: $158
LPN: $158

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

Getting your first Nebraska RN license

Background check: Fingerprint-based criminal background check required. Neb. Rev. Stat. §38-131 requires initial RN applicants to submit a full set of fingerprints, forwarded by the Nebraska State Patrol to the FBI, for a national criminal history record check.
Application fee: $123 (initial license by examination)
Temporary permit: Available. Neb. Rev. Stat. §38-2225 authorizes the department to issue a temporary license (valid up to 60 days, extendable) to graduates who have passed the NCLEX licensure examination, pending completion of their Nebraska licensure application.

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CE Audit Information

Nebraska randomly audits a percentage of renewals for continuing competency; selected nurses submit documentation. Keep your CE certificates in case of audit. Nebraska sets no fixed retention period.

Frequently asked questions about Nebraska nursing renewal

How many CE hours do nurses need in Nebraska?: Nebraska does not mandate a fixed number of CE hours. Continuing education is one of several ways to meet the continuing-competency requirement. Nurses who choose the CE option typically complete 20 contact hours every 2 years.
What are the mandatory CE topics in Nebraska?: Nebraska does not have specific mandatory CE topic requirements beyond the total hour requirement.
What is the renewal cycle for nursing licenses in Nebraska?: Nursing licenses in Nebraska must be renewed every 2 years. The Nebraska Board of Nursing oversees license renewals.
What is the RN renewal fee in Nebraska?: The RN renewal fee in Nebraska is $123. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount on the Nebraska Board of Nursing portal before submitting.
When are nursing licenses due for renewal in Nebraska?: Nebraska nursing licenses are due october 31 of even-numbered years (rn/aprn); october 31 of odd-numbered years (lpn).
Is Nebraska part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?: Yes. Nebraska is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so an NLC multistate license allows practice in all compact states.
Does Nebraska require CE Broker for tracking continuing education?: No. Nebraska does not require CE Broker, though some nurses use it voluntarily to track CE across multiple states.
What license types does Nebraska regulate?: Nebraska regulates the following nursing license types: RN, APRN, LPN.
How many CE hours do LPNs need in Nebraska?: Nebraska does not mandate a fixed number of CE hours for LPNs. Continuing education is one of several ways to meet the continuing-competency requirement; LPNs who choose the CE option typically complete 20 contact hours every 2 years.
What does APRN renewal require in Nebraska?: The Nebraska Board of Nursing does not set a fixed CE-hour mandate for APRN renewal. The APRN renewal fee is $68. Renewal deadlines in Nebraska differ by license type: October 31 of even-numbered years (RN/APRN); October 31 of odd-numbered years (LPN). Your national certification renews separately with its certifying body on its own cycle.
What happens if you miss the license renewal deadline in Nebraska?: No formal grace period. Practicing with an expired license may result in penalties up to $1,000 per day. Reinstatement requires additional fees. If your license has lapsed, do not practice until your renewal is processed; confirm your status with the Nebraska Board of Nursing.

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Type

CE hours

Renewal fee

20 / 2 yrs (CE option)

$123

APRN

0 / 2 yrs

$68

LPN

20 / 2 yrs (CE option)

$123

Nebraska RN License Renewal Requirements

Quick Facts

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How to Submit Your CE in Nebraska

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CE Hours by License Type

CE Requirements

Important Deadlines

Important Notes

CE Providers & Renewal

Late Fees & Reinstatement

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Frequently asked questions about Nebraska nursing renewal

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Nebraska RN License Renewal Requirements

Quick Facts

How to Renew Your Nebraska Nursing License

How to Submit Your CE in Nebraska

If Nebraska audits your CE

Get the Nebraska RN renewal checklist

CE Hours by License Type

CE Requirements

Important Deadlines

Important Notes

CE Providers & Renewal

Late Fees & Reinstatement

Getting your first Nebraska RN license

Frequently asked questions about Nebraska nursing renewal

Sources & Board Resources

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