Direct answer
RN/LPN renewal eligibility is based on 1,000 active-practice hours in the preceding five years or an approved refresher course; complete any current credential-specific mandated training.
Maryland factual snapshot for this workflow
| Reviewed item | Jurisdiction-specific detail |
|---|---|
| Authority | Maryland Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | Maryland Board of Nursing license lookup |
| Renewal cycle | Credential-specific cycle shown in the Maryland record |
| Renewal deadline | Online renewal is generally available 90 days before expiration and remains available for 30 days after expiration; confirm the individual date. |
| Continuing competence | RN/LPN renewal eligibility is based on 1,000 active-practice hours in the preceding five years or an approved refresher course; complete any current credential-specific mandated training. |
| Fees | RN renewal: $191; LPN renewal: $165. |
| Compact status | NLC member jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN, CNA |
| Phone | (410) 585-1900 |
| Physical location | 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215-2254 |
For Maryland, 5 primary official source records and 9 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide. Source verification dates are shown separately from editorial release dates.
Continuing education or continuing competence rule
RN/LPN renewal eligibility is based on 1,000 active-practice hours in the preceding five years or an approved refresher course; complete any current credential-specific mandated training.
Mandatory topics, pathways and conditions
- Active-practice or refresher-course eligibility.
- Any current Board-mandated training displayed for the credential.
- APRN certification and specialty requirements where applicable.
Credential-specific checks
Maryland routing note: The Maryland Board of Nursing regulates RN, LPN and advanced practice credentials. Maryland renewal uses an online system and emphasizes active-practice or refresher-course eligibility rather than a generic RN/LPN CE-hour total.
For Maryland, rN: verify the exact credential record, renewal rule and any credential-specific education or practice requirements.
For Maryland, lPN: verify the exact credential record, renewal rule and any credential-specific education or practice requirements.
For Maryland, aPRN: verify the exact credential record, renewal rule and any credential-specific education or practice requirements.
For Maryland, cNA: verify the exact credential record, renewal rule and any credential-specific education or practice requirements.
Maryland RN: verify that the Maryland 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 Maryland credentials.
Maryland LPN: verify that the Maryland 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 Maryland credentials.
Maryland APRN: verify that the Maryland 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 Maryland credentials.
Maryland CNA: verify that the Maryland 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 Maryland credentials.
Keep evidence for an audit
Keep employment/practice evidence or refresher documentation supporting renewal eligibility.
- 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 Maryland rule: RN/LPN renewal eligibility is based on 1,000 active-practice hours in the preceding five years or an approved refresher course; complete any current credential-specific mandated training. 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 Maryland transaction from a reviewed authority domain (health.maryland.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 Maryland Board of Nursing.
- If threatened with immediate suspension or arrest, end the call and verify the issue through (410) 585-1900 or the secure Maryland account.
- Use Maryland License Lookup 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 Maryland Board of Nursing.
- Before paying, verify the credential, transaction and amount against the current Maryland instructions; save the receipt and then verify the public record.
- For Maryland, 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 Maryland?
RN/LPN renewal eligibility is based on 1,000 active-practice hours in the preceding five years or an approved refresher course; complete any current credential-specific mandated training.
Are there mandatory topics?
Active-practice or refresher-course eligibility. Any current Board-mandated training displayed for the credential. APRN certification and specialty requirements where applicable.
Should I keep completion records?
Keep employment/practice evidence or refresher documentation supporting renewal eligibility.
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 Maryland rule: RN/LPN renewal eligibility is based on 1,000 active-practice hours in the preceding five years or an approved refresher course; complete any current credential-specific mandated training. 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
Maryland Board Contact Information ↗
Department-specific contacts for renewal, exam, endorsement, advanced practice and complaints.
Maryland Board official contact directory · July 28, 2026Maryland Look Up a License Directory ↗
Maryland Board licensing directory containing the Look Up a License route. Use the current board-provided lookup from this page.
Maryland Board official Licenses & Certifications directory · July 28, 2026Online renewal ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026RN/LPN Renewal Details ↗
Practice-hour and refresher criteria
Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026Licensure by endorsement ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026Services and fees ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026Maryland 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 Maryland status recorded as NLC member 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 Maryland Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create a Maryland license.
National official source · July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Maryland source remains Maryland Board of Nursing license lookup.
National official source · July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside Maryland Board of Nursing license lookup for Maryland; follow Maryland Board of Nursing instructions for endorsement or monitoring.
National official service · July 28, 2026Official sources reviewed
Maryland Board of Nursing ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026
Online renewal ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026
RN/LPN renewal details ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026
Services and fees ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026
Licensure by endorsement ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026
Maryland Look Up a License Directory ↗
Reviewed July 28, 2026
Maryland Board Contact Information ↗
Reviewed July 28, 2026