Direct answer
RN and LPN renewal requires 25 hours of continuing education per two-year cycle, including at least two hours in pain and symptom management.
Michigan factual snapshot for this workflow
| Reviewed item | Jurisdiction-specific detail |
|---|---|
| Authority | Michigan Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | Michigan LARA license verification |
| Renewal cycle | Biennial |
| Renewal deadline | Renew before the expiration shown in MiPLUS. A 60-day grace period can be available with an additional late fee, but practice authority must be confirmed. |
| Continuing competence | RN and LPN renewal requires 25 hours of continuing education per two-year cycle, including at least two hours in pain and symptom management. |
| Fees | Michigan lists RN/LPN renewal at $131 and specialty RN renewal at $161.40. A late fee can apply during the grace period. |
| Compact status | Non-compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | LPN, RN, Specialty Certification |
| Phone | (517) 241-0199 |
| Physical location | 611 West Ottawa Street, Lansing, MI 48909 |
For Michigan, 4 primary official source records and 8 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide. Source verification dates are shown separately from editorial release dates.
Continuing education or continuing competence rule
RN and LPN renewal requires 25 hours of continuing education per two-year cycle, including at least two hours in pain and symptom management.
Mandatory topics, pathways and conditions
- At least 2 hours in pain and symptom management.
- Do not earn more than 12 hours in a 24-hour period.
- Meet any human-trafficking, implicit-bias or other separate training obligations that apply under current Michigan rules.
Credential-specific checks
Michigan routing note: The Michigan Board of Nursing is administered through the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Public license verification and MiPLUS account transactions are separate services.
For Michigan, lPN: verify the exact credential record, renewal rule and any credential-specific education or practice requirements.
For Michigan, rN: verify the exact credential record, renewal rule and any credential-specific education or practice requirements.
Specialty Certification: verify the exact credential record, renewal rule and any credential-specific education or practice requirements.
Michigan LPN: verify that the Michigan 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 Michigan credentials.
Michigan RN: verify that the Michigan 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 Michigan credentials.
Michigan Specialty Certification: verify that the Michigan 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 Michigan credentials.
Keep evidence for an audit
Keep continuing-education documentation for four years after the renewal period.
- 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 Michigan rule: RN and LPN renewal requires 25 hours of continuing education per two-year cycle, including at least two hours in pain and symptom management. 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 Michigan transaction from a reviewed authority domain (www.michigan.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 Michigan Board of Nursing.
- If threatened with immediate suspension or arrest, end the call and verify the issue through (517) 241-0199 or the secure Michigan account.
- For Michigan, use NCSBN License Verification Guidance 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 Michigan Board of Nursing.
- Before paying, verify the credential, transaction and amount against the current Michigan instructions; save the receipt and then verify the public record.
- For Michigan, 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 Michigan?
RN and LPN renewal requires 25 hours of continuing education per two-year cycle, including at least two hours in pain and symptom management.
Are there mandatory topics?
At least 2 hours in pain and symptom management. Do not earn more than 12 hours in a 24-hour period. Meet any human-trafficking, implicit-bias or other separate training obligations that apply under current Michigan rules.
Should I keep completion records?
Keep continuing-education documentation for four years after the renewal period.
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 Michigan rule: RN and LPN renewal requires 25 hours of continuing education per two-year cycle, including at least two hours in pain and symptom management. 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
Michigan MiPLUS ↗
Michigan MiPLUS is the reviewed Michigan renewal destination on www.michigan.gov. Confirm the credential, deadline, and amount before submitting payment.
Michigan LARA official apply, renew and license-change system · July 28, 2026Michigan Verify a Licensed Professional ↗
Michigan LARA public directory for finding or verifying a licensed professional or business.
Michigan LARA official verification service · July 28, 2026MiPLUS ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026Michigan Nursing Licensing Guide ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026Michigan Nursing Fees ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026Michigan 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 Michigan status recorded as Non-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 Michigan Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create a Michigan license.
National official source · July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Michigan source remains Michigan LARA license verification.
National official source · July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside Michigan LARA license verification for Michigan; follow Michigan Board of Nursing instructions for endorsement or monitoring.
National official service · July 28, 2026Official sources reviewed
Michigan Board of Nursing ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026
Michigan Nursing Licensing Guide ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026
Michigan Nursing Fees ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026
MiPLUS ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026
Michigan Verify a Licensed Professional ↗
Reviewed July 28, 2026
Michigan MiPLUS ↗
Reviewed July 28, 2026