Nebraska LPN CE Courses (2026)

To renew your LPN license in Nebraska you need to satisfy the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (administers the Board of Nursing)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 20 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What Nebraska requires for LPN renewal

CE hours required20 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle24 months
Governing bodyNebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (administers the Board of Nursing)

Nebraska uses continued-competency requirements rather than fixed CE alone. To renew, an LPN must meet one of several pathways/waivers. The most common pathway requires having practiced nursing at least 500 hours in the past 5 years AND completing at least 20 contact hours of approved nursing continuing education within the past 2 years. Alternative pathways include recent graduation from an approved nursing program (within 2-5 years) plus 20 contact hours, or completing an approved refresher course. Waivers exist for new licensees (licensed within the past 2 years), full-time military duty over 30 consecutive days, and certain overseas/missionary/military assignments. No specific mandated topic subjects were verified. Licensees must retain CE documentation for audit.

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Nebraska LPN CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (administers the Board of Nursing) before purchasing.

Nebraska LPN CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my LPN license in Nebraska?

Nebraska requires about 20 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Nebraska uses continued-competency requirements rather than fixed CE alone. To renew, an LPN must meet one of several pathways/waivers. The most common pathway requires having practiced nursing at least 500 hours in the past 5 years AND completing at least 20 contact hours of approved nursing continuing education within the past 2 years. Alternative pathways include recent graduation from an approved nursing program (within 2-5 years) plus 20 contact hours, or completing an approved refresher course. Waivers exist for new licensees (licensed within the past 2 years), full-time military duty over 30 consecutive days, and certain overseas/missionary/military assignments. No specific mandated topic subjects were verified. Licensees must retain CE documentation for audit.

Do online LPN CE courses count in Nebraska?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (administers the Board of Nursing). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Nebraska LPN CE?

Nebraska generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (administers the Board of Nursing).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (administers the Board of Nursing). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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