Indiana RN Continuing Education Requirements, Explained
Last reviewed June 2026 against the official sources linked below. Requirements change — always confirm with your board before relying on them.
Total hours
None for renewal
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years (expires Oct 31, odd years)
What's required
On-time renewal plus disclosure questions
Issued by
Indiana State Board of Nursing
Indiana is one of the few states that does not require continuing education hours to renew a standard RN license. There is no CE total to chase and nothing to upload proving hours. You are still expected to maintain professional competency in your area of practice - the Board simply does not make you document CE to do it.
What you cannot skip is the deadline. Indiana RN licenses run on a fixed two-year cycle that expires the same date for everyone, which is exactly why it is easy to let slip. Here is what matters.
No CE hours for standard RN renewal
Indiana does not require continuing education for standard RN or LPN renewals. You are not asked to submit CE units to the Board. You are, however, expected to remain professionally competent within your specific area of clinical practice - that expectation simply is not enforced through a CE-hours mandate.
Note one exception that does not apply to a basic RN license: if you also hold an APRN (advanced practice) credential, separate CE rules apply, including a substantial number of hours with a pharmacology component. This guide covers the standard RN license.
What you actually do at renewal
- Renew through the Indiana MyLicense portal before the deadline.
- Answer the disclosure questions - these cover professional conduct, disciplinary actions, and criminal history.
- Pay the renewal fee.
- Keep practicing competently in your area; no CE certificates are required for a standard RN renewal.
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All Indiana RN licenses expire at 11:59 p.m. on October 31 of odd-numbered years - 2025, 2027, 2029, and so on. Unlike most states, the date is not tied to your birthday; it is the same for every RN. That shared, fixed deadline is precisely why people forget it, so set a reminder well in advance.
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- No CE to chase here, so CredTally guards the thing that actually lapses - your October 31 odd-year renewal - with reminder emails at 90, 60, 30, and 7 days.
- Store any certificates you do earn voluntarily, or your APRN CE if you hold that credential, privately and dated in one place.
- Hold licenses in more than one state? Track Indiana's fixed date alongside your other states so it never gets buried under a busier CE deadline.
- Keep a private, dated record of each renewal and any documentation you want on hand - exportable as a PDF in one click.
Frequently asked questions
Does Indiana require CE hours for RN renewal?
No. Standard RN and LPN renewals in Indiana do not require continuing education hours. You are still expected to maintain competency in your area of practice.
When do Indiana RN licenses expire?
At 11:59 p.m. on October 31 of odd-numbered years. The date is the same for every RN rather than tied to your birthday.
What do I have to do to renew in Indiana?
Renew on time through the MyLicense portal, answer the disclosure questions about conduct and history, and pay the fee. No CE certificates are required for a standard RN license.
Do Indiana APRNs have CE requirements?
Yes. Advanced practice nurses have separate continuing education requirements, including pharmacology hours, but those do not apply to a standard RN license.
Official sources
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