North Dakota LPN CE Courses (2026)

To renew your LPN license in North Dakota you need to satisfy the North Dakota Board of Nursing's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 12 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 North Dakota requires for LPN renewal

CE hours required12 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle24 months
Governing bodyNorth Dakota Board of Nursing

Per NDAC 54-02-05-08, relicensure requires at least 12 contact hours of board-approved or board-recognized continuing education within the preceding two years. The same requirement applies to RNs and LPNs (the rule references the "licensee"). No specific mandatory topics are prescribed. Excess hours cannot be carried forward, and CE ordered by the board as discipline does not count. Separately, NDAC 54-02-05-05.1 requires at least 400 hours of nursing practice within the preceding four years for renewal. Applicants renewing for the first time after initial licensure by exam are deemed to have met CE through their academic coursework.

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North Dakota 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 North Dakota Board of Nursing before purchasing.

North Dakota LPN CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

North Dakota requires about 12 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Per NDAC 54-02-05-08, relicensure requires at least 12 contact hours of board-approved or board-recognized continuing education within the preceding two years. The same requirement applies to RNs and LPNs (the rule references the "licensee"). No specific mandatory topics are prescribed. Excess hours cannot be carried forward, and CE ordered by the board as discipline does not count. Separately, NDAC 54-02-05-05.1 requires at least 400 hours of nursing practice within the preceding four years for renewal. Applicants renewing for the first time after initial licensure by exam are deemed to have met CE through their academic coursework.

Do online LPN CE courses count in North Dakota?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the North Dakota Board of Nursing. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my North Dakota LPN CE?

North Dakota generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the North Dakota Board of Nursing.

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

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