If you hold a Maryland RN license, the Maryland Board of Nursing requires you to satisfy one of several board-approved competency options every two-year renewal cycle: 30 continuing education units within the prior two years, 1,000 hours of active nursing practice within the prior five years, or completion of a board-approved nursing diploma or degree within the prior five years. Maryland also requires a one-time implicit bias and anti-racism training attestation. Below is the full breakdown of what you need and when it is due.
30 CEUs (one option)
30 continuing education units is one accepted competency pathway.
1,000 practice hours
1,000 hours of active practice within the prior five years is an alternative.
Implicit bias (one-time)
A one-time implicit bias and anti-racism training attestation is required.
Biennial renewal
Maryland RN licenses renew every two years.
How Maryland RN competency works
Maryland lets RNs choose among several competency options each two-year cycle: 30 continuing education units, 1,000 hours of active nursing practice within the prior five years, or completing a board-approved nursing degree or diploma within the prior five years.
Mandated subject requirements
- Implicit bias and anti-racism: a one-time training attestation is required as a condition of licensure.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Maryland RN licenses renew every two years. Complete your chosen competency pathway and the one-time implicit bias attestation before renewing.
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- Implicit Bias & Anti-RacismRequired · one time
Maryland requires a one-time implicit bias and anti-racism training attestation as a condition of licensure.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Maryland RN licenses renew biennially. RNs satisfy renewal by meeting one of several board-approved competency options: 30 continuing education units within the prior two years, OR 1,000 hours of active nursing practice within the prior five years, OR completion of a board-approved nursing diploma or degree within the prior five years. Maryland also requires a one-time implicit bias and anti-racism training attestation.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Maryland Board of Nursing before relying on these figures.
Source: Maryland Board of Nursing. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Licensed in more than one state?
Nurse Licensure Compact: active. Active. One multistate RN/LPN license from the home state authorizes practice in member states; practice-state requirements (including CE) may still overlay.
Each state license carries its own CME requirement and renewal date — if you hold more than one, you need a plan for each.
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Maryland RN Continuing Education Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Maryland RNs need?
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30 continuing education units every two years is one option; you can instead document 1,000 practice hours or a recent board-approved nursing degree.
Does Maryland require implicit bias training?
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Yes — Maryland requires a one-time implicit bias and anti-racism training attestation.
When do Maryland RN licenses renew?
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Every two years.
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