New Mexico LPN CE Courses (2026)

To renew your LPN license in New Mexico you need to satisfy the New Mexico Board of Nursing's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 30 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 New Mexico requires for LPN renewal

CE hours required30 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle24 months
CE tracking systemCE Broker
Governing bodyNew Mexico Board of Nursing

LPNs must complete 30 contact hours of continuing education per 24-month renewal cycle (regulation 16.12.2.9 Q). CE must be completed and reported through CE Broker before submitting the renewal application. No specific mandated CE topics are published for LPNs, and no practice-hours alternative pathway is offered for LPNs.

Full LPN renewal guide for New Mexico (deadlines, fees & CE) →

New Mexico 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 New Mexico Board of Nursing before purchasing.

New Mexico LPN CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

New Mexico requires about 30 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. LPNs must complete 30 contact hours of continuing education per 24-month renewal cycle (regulation 16.12.2.9 Q). CE must be completed and reported through CE Broker before submitting the renewal application. No specific mandated CE topics are published for LPNs, and no practice-hours alternative pathway is offered for LPNs.

Do online LPN CE courses count in New Mexico?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the New Mexico Board of Nursing and the completion is reported through CE Broker. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my New Mexico LPN CE?

New Mexico uses CE Broker to track LPN continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the New Mexico Board of Nursing. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official New Mexico Board of Nursing site →

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