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Wisconsin Continuing Education Requirements

Details about continuing education and license renewal in Wisconsin. Jump straight to your profession below.

Registered Nurse (RN) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Medical Assistant (MA)

Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN)

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
CEs not required.
No CEUs are required for license renewal.
Board of Nursing
Phone608-266-2112
WebsiteVisit Site
Address 4822 Madison Yards Way
Madison, WI  53705
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.

Wisconsin Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

16 hours · Every two years
Last Updated: Friday, August 23, 2024

Every advanced practice nurse prescriber shall complete 16 contact hours per biennium in clinical pharmacology or therapeutics relevant to the advanced practice nurse prescriber's area of practice, including at least 2 contact hours in responsible prescribing of controlled substances.

Board of Nursing
Phone608-266-2112
WebsiteVisit Site
Address DSPS P.O. Box 8366
Madison  53708-8366
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.

Wisconsin Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Last Updated: Friday, August 23, 2024
CEs not required.
Board of Nursing
Phone608-266-2112
WebsiteVisit Site
Address 4822 Madison Yards Way
Madison  53705
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.

Wisconsin Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
CEs not required.
At a minimum, federal eligibility in Wisconsin requires individuals to work as a nurse aide for pay under the supervision of an RN (registered nurse) or LPN (licensed practical nurse) during the 24 month certification period.

No continuing education is required for renewal. Please check with your facility/employer to ensure your continuing education courses are accepted. 
Department of Health Services
Phone608-266-1865
WebsiteVisit Site
Address 1 West Wilson Street
Madison, WI  53703
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.

Wisconsin Medical Assistant (MA)

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
CEs not required.
Wisconsin law does not require medical assistants to be licensed or certified.
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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