Nebraska Board of Nursing (DHHS Licensure Unit)
Nebraska RNs and LPNs need 20 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years (or another option the board accepts).
At a glance
| Licenses covered | Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [1] |
| Hours per renewal | 20 contact hours [1] |
| CE period | Every 2 years [2] |
| Renewal deadline | RN licenses expire on October 31 of each even-numbered year and LPN licenses on October 31 of each odd-numbered year; at renewal the nurse attests to meeting the continued competency requirements. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | None stated by the board |
| What CE counts | Nursing CE from an approved provider, i.e. education formally reviewed by an independent third party or organization that approves nursing education; examples include the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Joint Accreditation for interprofessional CE, and any board of nursing. Home study and internet courses are acceptable. Academic courses that advance a nursing degree count (1 semester credit = 15 contact hours; 1 quarter credit = 10). RNs and LPNs cannot use CME or AMA PRA Category 1 credits, and from the 2025 renewal non-peer-reviewed offerings are not accepted. [2] |
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Nebraska Board of Nursing (DHHS Licensure Unit) ↗ before you renew.
Free courses that count toward the hours
The board accepts continuing education accredited by ANCC [2]. These current free courses state that accreditation. State-mandated topics can require a specific approved course, so check those separately.
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Questions
Nebraska RNs and LPNs need 20 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years (or another option the board accepts). RN licenses expire on October 31 of each even-numbered year and LPN licenses on October 31 of each odd-numbered year; at renewal the nurse attests to meeting the continued competency requirements.
The Nebraska Board of Nursing (DHHS Licensure Unit) pages we checked do not list a state-mandated topic for this renewal.
Nursing CE from an approved provider, i.e. education formally reviewed by an independent third party or organization that approves nursing education; examples include the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Joint Accreditation for interprofessional CE, and any board of nursing. Home study and internet courses are acceptable. Academic courses that advance a nursing degree count (1 semester credit = 15 contact hours; 1 quarter credit = 10). RNs and LPNs cannot use CME or AMA PRA Category 1 credits, and from the 2025 renewal non-peer-reviewed offerings are not accepted. Free courses accredited by ANCC are listed on this page; a state-mandated topic may need a specific approved course.
Every fact above links to the official page it comes from. We fetched each page on the date shown and confirmed the exact wording below appears on it.
“In order to renew, all LPN/RN nurses must meet one of the continued competency requirements or waivers listed below”
“To renew a license, all nurses must complete the online renewal process or submit the paper renewal application, attest to having met the requirements of continued competency, and pay the renewal fee.”
“In order to renew, all LPN/RN nurses must meet one of the continued competency requirements or waivers listed below”
“Have practiced nursing for at least 500 hours during the past five years AND have completed at least 20 contact hours of nursing continuing education from an approved provider of nursing continuing education within the past two years.”
“RN licenses expire on October 31st of each even-numbered year. LPN licenses expire on October 31st of each odd-numbered year.”
“attest to having met the requirements of continued competency”
“All of the required contact hours may be completed via home study or internet courses.”
“Have graduated from a nursing program within the last two years.”
“Have completed an approved refresher course within the last five years.”
“Have obtained/maintained current certification in a nursing specialty granted by a nationally recognized certifying organization”
“Have developed and maintained a portfolio that includes the licensee's current continuing competency goals and evidence/verification of professional activities to meet those goals.”
“Have practiced nursing for at least 500 hours during the past five years AND have completed at least 20 contact hours of nursing continuing education from an approved provider of nursing continuing education within the past two years.”
“Have graduated from a nursing program in more than two, but less than five years AND have completed at least 20 contact hours of nursing continuing education within the past two years.”
“Waiver: Received RN or LPN license within the past 24 months. NOTE: Continuing education is not required.”
“Q. How many contact hours can I claim for current CPR or BLS certification? A. No more than 4 hours”
“The nurse may claim the number of hours stated on a card or certificate of completion. In the absence of the number of hours listed on a card or certificate, current certification may be claimed as four contact hours for renewal.”
“How many contact hours can I claim for current ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, etc.?”
“Twenty hours of nursing continuing education from an approved provider is required for licensure renewal every two years.”
“Twenty hours of nursing continuing education from an approved provider is required for licensure renewal every two years.”
“An approved provider indicates the education has been formally reviewed by an independent third party or organization that approves nursing education programs.”
“American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Look for this symbol.”
“Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional continuing education. Look for this symbol.”
“Boards of Nursing. (Nebraska accepts programs approved by any Board of Nursing)”
“Completion of academic courses that advance a nursing degree. 1 semester credit hour is equivalent to 15 contact hours, 1 quarter credit hour is equivalent to 10 contact hours.”
“Basic Life Support and certifications that build on the foundation of basic life support may be claimed for renewal contact hours.”
“RNs and LPNs cannot use CME towards licensure renewal.”
“Q. Can RNs and LPNs claim Continuing Medical Education (CME) and AMA PRA Category 1 credits for licensure renewal purposes? A. NO.”
“Starting with licensure renewal in 2025, non-peer reviewed educational offerings will not be accepted for renewal purposes.”
“this advisory opinion is for informational purposes only and is non-binding.”
