Wisconsin LPN CE Courses (2026)

To renew your LPN license in Wisconsin you need to satisfy the Wisconsin Board of Nursing (administered by the Department of Safety and Professional Services)'s continuing education (CE) requirement . 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 Wisconsin requires for LPN renewal

CE hours required	No single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Wisconsin Board of Nursing (administered by the Department of Safety and Professional Services)

Wisconsin requires no continuing education for LPN (or RN) license renewal. Renewal consists of paying the fee, completing the mandatory Nursing Workforce Survey (required under Wis. Stat. ch. 106.30) during the open renewal period, and reporting state of primary residency. There is no CE-hours mandate and no competency/practice-hours pathway requirement.

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

Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Board of Nursing (administered by the Department of Safety and Professional Services) before purchasing.

Nurse.com CE
Accredited nursing CE for LPNs/LVNs, including state-mandated topic courses.
Elite Learning — Nursing CE
State-specific LPN/LVN CE packages built around each state's renewal rules.
CEUfast
ANCC-accredited unlimited-CE subscription accepted for LPNs in most states.
Wild Iris Medical Education
Individual accredited nursing CE courses for LPNs/LVNs.

Wisconsin LPN CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Wisconsin does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for LPN renewal. Wisconsin requires no continuing education for LPN (or RN) license renewal. Renewal consists of paying the fee, completing the mandatory Nursing Workforce Survey (required under Wis. Stat. ch. 106.30) during the open renewal period, and reporting state of primary residency. There is no CE-hours mandate and no competency/practice-hours pathway requirement.

Do online LPN CE courses count in Wisconsin?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing (administered by the Department of Safety and Professional Services). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Wisconsin LPN CE?

Wisconsin generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Wisconsin Board of Nursing (administered by the Department of Safety and Professional Services).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing (administered by the Department of Safety and Professional Services). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official Wisconsin Board of Nursing (administered by the Department of Safety and Professional Services) site →

LPN CE courses in another state

All states: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) renewal