Indiana State Board of Nursing
Indiana Nursing CE Requirements
Indiana does not require continuing education hours for RNs and LPNs to renew.
At a glance
Indiana nursing license renewal
| Licenses covered | Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | No [1] |
| CE period | Every 2 years [1] |
| Renewal deadline | RN licenses expire on October 31 of every odd-numbered year, regardless of issue date (LPN licenses on October 31 of every even-numbered year). [1] |
Good to know
- Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) with prescriptive authority must obtain at least 30 hours of continuing education, at least 8 of them in pharmacology. [1]
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Indiana State Board of Nursing ↗ before you renew.
Free continuing education
Free nursing CE
Indiana does not require CE hours for renewal, but free courses remain useful for practice and certification. Each course lists its own accreditation.
Questions
Indiana nursing CE, answered
How many CE hours do Indiana nurses need?
Indiana does not require continuing education hours for RNs and LPNs to renew. RN licenses expire on October 31 of every odd-numbered year, regardless of issue date (LPN licenses on October 31 of every even-numbered year).
Sources & verification
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- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency — Nursing Licensing Information ↗www.in.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 12, 2026
Quoted wording (6)
“There are no CEU requirements for the renewal of LPN or RN licenses in Indiana.”
“There are no CEU requirements for the renewal of LPN or RN licenses in Indiana.”
“Registered Nurse (RN) licenses expire on October 31st of every odd-numbered year, regardless of the issuance date.”
“Registered Nurse (RN) licenses expire on October 31st of every odd-numbered year, regardless of the issuance date.”
“Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licenses expire on October 31st of every even-numbered year, regardless of the issuance date.”
“Advanced Practice Nurses with Prescriptive Authority must obtain at least thirty (30) hours of continuing education, at least eight (8) hours of which must be in pharmacology.”