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Minnesota Continuing Education Requirements
Details about continuing education and license renewal in Minnesota. Jump straight to your profession below.
Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN)
24
hours · Every two years
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
RNs shall earn twenty-four (24) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.
Minnesota Board of Nursing
Phone612-317-3000
Fax651-688-1841
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Address
1210 Northland Drive Suite 120
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.
Minnesota Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
12
hours · Every two years
Last Updated: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
LPNs shall earn twelve (12) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.
Minnesota Board of Nursing
Phone612-317-3000
Fax651-688-1841
WebsiteVisit Site
EmailContact the board
Address
1210 Northland Drive Suite 120
St Paul 55120
St Paul 55120
Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.
Minnesota Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
24
hours · Every two years
Last Updated: Monday, November 3, 2025
There are no additional continuing educational requirements for the APRN (CNS, CNP, CNM, CRNA) license renewal.
- Current APRN certification on file at the Board will meet the twenty-four (24) contact hours of continuing education during a twenty-four (24) month period of registration requirement for the RN license (RNs are required to complete twenty-four [24] contact hours every two [2] years).
- Current certification in the role and population for which the individual is licensed must be on file with the Board.
Special Requirements
- To practice advanced practice registered nursing in Minnesota an individual must be licensed and currently registered as an RN and as an APRN.
Minnesota Board of Nursing
Phone612-317-3000
Fax651-688-1841
WebsiteVisit Site
EmailContact the board
Address
1210 Northland Drive Suite 120
Mendota Heights 55120
Mendota Heights 55120
Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.
Minnesota Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Last Updated: Monday, November 3, 2025
CEs not required.
CNAs shall work at least eight (8) hours as a paid nursing assistant every twenty-four (24) months to remain on the Nursing Assistant Registry.
Special Requirements
- Please check with your facility/employer to ensure your continuing education courses are accepted.
- There is no requirement to submit in-service documentation specifically related to the Nursing Assistant Registry. Nursing homes and boarding care homes must follow state and federal regulations.
Nursing Assistant Registry
Phone651-201-4200
WebsiteVisit Site
EmailContact the board
Address
85 East 7th Place, Suite 300
P.O. Box 64501
St. Paul 55164-0501
P.O. Box 64501
St. Paul 55164-0501
Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.
Minnesota Home Health Aid (HHA)
Last Updated: Monday, November 3, 2025
CEs not required.
Home care licenses are renewed annually through the Minnesota Department of Health.
Special Requirements
- Home care services shall be provided in the last twelve (12) months.
Nursing Assistant Registry
Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.
Minnesota Medical Assistant (MA)
Last Updated: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
CEs not required.
MAs are not required to be certified to work in Michigan. However, employers may require, or individuals may choose to pursue a credential as either a Certified Medical Assistant or a Registered Medical Assistant. MAs typically work in outpatient settings like doctor's offices and clinics.
Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.
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