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Maine State Board of Nursing · 2-year renewal cycle · Last verified 2026-02-04
| Renewal Cycle | Every 2 years |
| Total CE Hours (RN) | 0 contact hours |
| Renewal Fee (RN) | $75 |
| Compact State (NLC) | Yes — NLC member |
| License Types | RN, APRN, LPN, CNA |
Maine does not require continuing education hours for RN or LPN license renewal, making it one of the simplest renewal processes in the country. APRNs, however, must complete 50 contact hours every 2 years, with at least 30 hours in Category I and 3 hours on opioid prescribing for those with prescriptive authority. Licenses renew on the nurse's birthday every 2 years with no grace period. Maine is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, allowing nurses with a multistate license to practice across all compact states.
This data is verified against the Maine State Board of Nursing — last checked 2026-02-04. If anything looks off, let me know.
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RN
0
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $75
APRN
50
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $100
LPN
0
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $50
CNA
0
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $0
| Category | Hours | Required | License Types | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No CE Required | 0 | Required | RNLPNCNA | Maine does not require continuing education hours for RN or LPN license renewal. Nurses must complete the renewal application and pay the renewal fee. |
| APRN Continuing Education | 50 | Required | APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP | APRNs must complete 50 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years, with a minimum of 30 hours in Category I (formal, accredited educational activities) |
| APRN Opioid Prescribing | 3 | Required | APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP | APRNs with prescriptive authority must complete 3 contact hours of CE on prescribing opioid medication (included in the 50-hour total) |
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State board may conduct random CE audits. Retain all CE certificates for at least 4 years.
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