Direct answer
Indiana does not require a generic CE-hour total for routine RN or LPN renewal. An APRN with prescriptive authority must meet applicable pharmacology and continuing-education requirements.
Indiana factual snapshot for this workflow
| Reviewed item | Jurisdiction-specific detail |
|---|---|
| Authority | Indiana State Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | Indiana Free Search and Verify |
| Renewal cycle | Biennial |
| Renewal deadline | RN licenses expire October 31 of odd-numbered years; verify the exact expiration shown for the credential. |
| Continuing competence | Indiana does not require a generic CE-hour total for routine RN or LPN renewal. An APRN with prescriptive authority must meet applicable pharmacology and continuing-education requirements. |
| Fees | Indiana lists a $50 RN/LPN renewal fee. Confirm the amount in the current transaction. |
| Compact status | Compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | LPN, RN, APRN |
| Phone | (317) 234-2043 |
| Physical location | 402 West Washington Street, Room W072, Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
3 primary official source records and 7 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide. Source verification dates are shown separately from editorial release dates.
Continuing education or continuing competence rule
Indiana does not require a generic CE-hour total for routine RN or LPN renewal. An APRN with prescriptive authority must meet applicable pharmacology and continuing-education requirements.
Mandatory topics, pathways and conditions
- No general RN/LPN CE hours for routine renewal.
- APRN prescriptive authority: confirm the current 30-hour requirement and pharmacology component.
- Maintain national certification when required.
Credential-specific checks
Indiana routing note: The Indiana State Board of Nursing regulates LPN, RN and APRN credentials. Public verification is available without logging in, while applications and renewals use the state licensing account.
For Indiana, lPN: verify the exact credential record, renewal rule and any credential-specific education or practice requirements.
For Indiana, rN: verify the exact credential record, renewal rule and any credential-specific education or practice requirements.
For Indiana, aPRN: verify the exact credential record, renewal rule and any credential-specific education or practice requirements.
Indiana LPN: verify that the Indiana State Board of Nursing record or the specifically named registry shows the credential, current status and any separate approval required for the role. Renewal or competence requirements may differ from other Indiana credentials.
Indiana RN: verify that the Indiana State Board of Nursing record or the specifically named registry shows the credential, current status and any separate approval required for the role. Renewal or competence requirements may differ from other Indiana credentials.
Indiana APRN: verify that the Indiana State Board of Nursing record or the specifically named registry shows the credential, current status and any separate approval required for the role. Renewal or competence requirements may differ from other Indiana credentials.
Keep evidence for an audit
Keep APRN certification and prescriptive-authority CE records for the period required by the Board.
- Keep certificates and provider details for the published retention period.
- Confirm course completion falls inside the correct renewal period.
- Do not assume RN and APRN requirements are identical.
- Check whether the provider reports electronically or whether you must upload documentation.
Common CE problems
CE or competence is not accepted
Compare the course, provider, date, credential and documentation with the exact Indiana rule: Indiana does not require a generic CE-hour total for routine RN or LPN renewal. An APRN with prescriptive authority must meet applicable pharmacology and continuing-education requirements. Retain evidence and use the authority’s upload or audit instructions.
Wrong credential rule
Return to the official source and match RN, LPN/LVN, APRN, first-renewal, certificate or assistant requirements before purchasing additional coursework.
Course not accepted
Confirm provider approval, topic, completion date and documentation against the authority instructions. A generic completion certificate does not prove acceptance.
Fraud and privacy safety
- Begin every Indiana transaction from a reviewed authority domain (www.in.gov) or a source-reviewed link on this guide.
- Do not give a caller payment-card details, a password or a one-time code merely because the caller claims to represent Indiana State Board of Nursing.
- If threatened with immediate suspension or arrest, end the call and verify the issue through (317) 234-2043 or the secure Indiana account.
- Use Indiana Free Search and Verify to confirm current status rather than a private lookup page or emailed screenshot.
- Upload identity, background, education or legal documents only through a secure method explicitly named by Indiana State Board of Nursing.
- Before paying, verify the credential, transaction and amount against the current Indiana instructions; save the receipt and then verify the public record.
- For Indiana, report a suspected licensing impersonation or phishing attempt to the authority and the relevant consumer-protection or law-enforcement channel.
Frequently asked questions
How much continuing education is required in Indiana?
Indiana does not require a generic CE-hour total for routine RN or LPN renewal. An APRN with prescriptive authority must meet applicable pharmacology and continuing-education requirements.
Are there mandatory topics?
No general RN/LPN CE hours for routine renewal. APRN prescriptive authority: confirm the current 30-hour requirement and pharmacology component. Maintain national certification when required.
Should I keep completion records?
Keep APRN certification and prescriptive-authority CE records for the period required by the Board.
Can CE rules differ by credential?
Yes. RN, LPN/LVN, APRN, first-renewal, assistant and certificate-specific rules can differ.
What if CE does not appear in my account?
Compare the course, provider, date, credential and documentation with the exact Indiana rule: Indiana does not require a generic CE-hour total for routine RN or LPN renewal. An APRN with prescriptive authority must meet applicable pharmacology and continuing-education requirements. Retain evidence and use the authority’s upload or audit instructions.
Can I use any online course?
No. Confirm accepted providers, course categories, mandatory topics and completion dates before purchasing a course.
Is CE always required for every renewal?
Not necessarily. Some jurisdictions use practice hours, competency pathways, exemptions or credential-specific requirements. Use the exact official rule.
Where do I verify CE information?
Use the official continuing education or competence source listed in the official-resource directory.
Source-reviewed official resources
Indiana PLA Online Services ↗
Indiana PLA Online Services is the reviewed Indiana renewal destination on www.in.gov. Confirm the credential, deadline, and amount before submitting payment.
Indiana PLA official online-services page for renewing a professional license · July 28, 2026Indiana Free Search and Verify ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026Indiana Nursing Licensing Information ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026Indiana State Board of Nursing ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
National compact resource used with the Indiana status recorded as Compact jurisdiction; individual eligibility depends on the actual license designation and primary state of residence.
National official source · July 28, 2026NCLEX Official Website ↗
Official NCLEX information for examination candidates applying through Indiana State Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create an Indiana license.
National official source · July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Indiana source remains Indiana Free Search and Verify.
National official source · July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside Indiana Free Search and Verify for Indiana; follow Indiana State Board of Nursing instructions for endorsement or monitoring.
National official service · July 28, 2026Official sources reviewed
Indiana State Board of Nursing ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026
Indiana Nursing Licensing Information ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026
Indiana Free Search and Verify ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026
Indiana PLA Online Services ↗
Reviewed July 28, 2026