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Maine nursing continuing education

The Board’s general renewal FAQ does not state a routine RN/LPN contact-hour total. APRNs generally complete 50 contact hours during the two-year approval period, with role and pharmacology conditions.

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Direct answer

The Board’s general renewal FAQ does not state a routine RN/LPN contact-hour total. APRNs generally complete 50 contact hours during the two-year approval period, with role and pharmacology conditions.

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Maine factual snapshot for this workflow

Reviewed itemJurisdiction-specific detail
AuthorityMaine State Board of Nursing
Public verificationMaine public license search and Nursys
Renewal cycleEvery two years by birthday
Renewal deadlineRenew before the individual birthday expiration shown in the official record; the Board publishes no grace period.
Continuing competenceThe Board’s general renewal FAQ does not state a routine RN/LPN contact-hour total. APRNs generally complete 50 contact hours during the two-year approval period, with role and pharmacology conditions.
FeesLPN renewal $50; RN renewal $75; APRN renewal $100 on the official fee page.
Compact statusNLC member jurisdiction
CredentialsRN, LPN, APRN
Phone(207) 287-1133
Physical location161 Capitol Street, 158 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0158

For Maine, 5 primary official source records and 9 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide. Source verification dates are shown separately from editorial release dates.

Core requirementThe Board’s general renewal FAQ does not state a routine RN/LPN contact-hour total. APRNs generally complete 50 contact hours during the two-year approval period, with role and pharmacology conditions.
Audit practiceKeep certificates and certification records for the period required by the Board and certifying organization.
CredentialsRN, LPN, APRN
Renewal cycleEvery two years by birthday

Continuing education or continuing competence rule

The Board’s general renewal FAQ does not state a routine RN/LPN contact-hour total. APRNs generally complete 50 contact hours during the two-year approval period, with role and pharmacology conditions.

Mandatory topics, pathways and conditions

  • Maintain national certification where required.
  • Follow APRN role-specific and pharmacology conditions.
  • Retain completion evidence for the Board’s audit process.

Credential-specific checks

Credential note

Maine routing note: The Maine State Board of Nursing regulates RN, LPN and APRN licensure. RN/LPN endorsement verification is routed through Nursys, while Board pages remain the source for Maine renewal, fees and APRN-specific requirements.

Credential note

For Maine, rN: verify the exact credential record, renewal rule and any credential-specific education or practice requirements.

Credential note

For Maine, lPN: verify the exact credential record, renewal rule and any credential-specific education or practice requirements.

Credential note

For Maine, aPRN: verify the exact credential record, renewal rule and any credential-specific education or practice requirements.

Credential note

Maine RN: verify that the Maine 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 Maine credentials.

Credential note

Maine LPN: verify that the Maine 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 Maine credentials.

Credential note

Maine APRN: verify that the Maine 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 Maine credentials.

Keep evidence for an audit

Keep certificates and certification records for the period required by the Board and certifying organization.

  • 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 Maine rule: The Board’s general renewal FAQ does not state a routine RN/LPN contact-hour total. APRNs generally complete 50 contact hours during the two-year approval period, with role and pharmacology conditions. 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 Maine transaction from a reviewed authority domain (www.maine.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 Maine State Board of Nursing.
  • If threatened with immediate suspension or arrest, end the call and verify the issue through (207) 287-1133 or the secure Maine account.
  • Use Maine License Verification 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 Maine State Board of Nursing.
  • Before paying, verify the credential, transaction and amount against the current Maine instructions; save the receipt and then verify the public record.
  • For Maine, 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 Maine?

The Board’s general renewal FAQ does not state a routine RN/LPN contact-hour total. APRNs generally complete 50 contact hours during the two-year approval period, with role and pharmacology conditions.

Are there mandatory topics?

Maintain national certification where required. Follow APRN role-specific and pharmacology conditions. Retain completion evidence for the Board’s audit process.

Should I keep completion records?

Keep certificates and certification records for the period required by the Board and certifying organization.

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 Maine rule: The Board’s general renewal FAQ does not state a routine RN/LPN contact-hour total. APRNs generally complete 50 contact hours during the two-year approval period, with role and pharmacology conditions. 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

Maine license verification

Maine license verification ↗

Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.

Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026
Continuing education

Maine APRN FAQ ↗

APRN continuing-education and approval requirements

Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026
Nurse Licensure Compact

Nurse Licensure Compact ↗

National compact resource used with the Maine status recorded as NLC member jurisdiction; individual eligibility depends on the actual license designation and primary state of residence.

National official source · July 28, 2026
NCLEX

NCLEX Official Website ↗

Official NCLEX information for examination candidates applying through Maine State Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create a Maine license.

National official source · July 28, 2026
National regulatory reference

NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗

National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Maine source remains Maine public license search and Nursys.

National official source · July 28, 2026
National verification

Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗

National participating-board service used alongside Maine public license search and Nursys for Maine; follow Maine State Board of Nursing instructions for endorsement or monitoring.

National official service · July 28, 2026

Official sources reviewed