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New Mexico Board of Nursing · 2-year renewal cycle
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As of 2026, New Mexico RNs must complete 30 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew. The RN renewal fee is $110.
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| Renewal cycle | Every 2 years |
| Total CE hours (RN) | 30 contact hours |
| Renewal fee (RN) | $110 |
| Compact state (NLC) | Yes, NLC member · check your eligibility |
| License types | RN, APRN, LPN |
| Typical pay | See nurse salary by state |
New Mexico requires all RNs, LPNs, and APRNs to complete 30 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle. Alternatively, verification of national certification or recertification within the renewal period may be accepted in lieu of CE hours. The Board sends email reminders at 60 and 30 days before expiration. New Mexico is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, allowing multistate license holders to practice across all compact states without additional licenses.
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| Type | CE hours | Renewal fee |
|---|---|---|
| RN | 30 / 2 yrs | $110 |
| APRN | 30 / 2 yrs | $110 |
| LPN | 30 / 2 yrs | $110 |
APRN renewal in New Mexico. The board is only one clock: your national certification and any DEA registration renew on their own cycles. Full New Mexico APRN renewal guide
| Category | Hours | Required | Types | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Continuing Education | 30 | Required | RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP | 30 contact hours of continuing education every two years. CE activities must be approved by the New Mexico Board of Nursing or an accredited organization such as the ANCC. |
| National Certification Alternative | 0 | Optional | RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP | Verification of national certification or recertification within the current renewal period may be accepted in lieu of the 30 CE hours. |
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs): New Mexico 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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