Every CE requirement verified against official state nursing board sources. How RenewRN verifies the data →
Every CE requirement verified against official state nursing board sources. How RenewRN verifies the data →
Maryland Board of Nursing · 2-year renewal cycle · Last verified 2026-02-05
| Renewal Cycle | Every 2 years |
| Total CE Hours (RN) | 30 contact hours |
| Renewal Fee (RN) | $136 |
| Compact State (NLC) | Yes — NLC member |
| License Types | RN, APRN, LPN, CNA |
Maryland requires Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses to complete 30 contact hours of continuing education every 2-year renewal cycle. Alternatives include 1,000 hours of active nursing practice within 5 years or completing a nursing degree. Maryland also requires a one-time implicit bias and racism training attestation. Maryland 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 Maryland Board of Nursing — last checked 2026-02-05. If anything looks off, let me know.
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RN
30
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $136
APRN
30
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $210
LPN
30
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $110
CNA
0
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $40
| Category | Hours | Required | License Types | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General CE | 30 | Required | RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA | 30 contact hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle. Alternative: 1,000 hours of active nursing practice within 5 years, or a nursing degree from an approved program within 5 years. |
| Implicit Bias & Racism Training | 0 | Required | RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA | One-time implicit bias and racism training attestation required for one renewal period. No specific CE hours mandated. |
| Nursing Practice | 0 | Optional | RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA | All CE must be relevant to nursing practice from approved providers |
Approved CE Providers
Late Renewal Fees
Reinstatement Fees
First-Time Licensee Exemption
First-time licensees must complete a minimum number of CE hours prorated from the date of initial licensure
CE Audit Information
State board may conduct random CE audits. Retain all CE certificates for at least 4 years.
Always confirm requirements directly with the Maryland Board of Nursing before making decisions about your license renewal.
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