If you hold a Michigan registered professional nurse license, the Board of Nursing (under LARA) requires 25 contact hours of continuing education every two-year renewal cycle. Of those, at least 2 hours must cover implicit bias and at least 2 hours must cover pain and symptom management. Michigan also requires a separate one-time human trafficking training. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
25 hours / 2 years
Twenty-five contact hours each biennial renewal cycle.
Implicit bias (2 hours)
Two hours of implicit bias training each cycle, counting toward the 25-hour total.
Pain management (2 hours)
At least two of the 25 hours must cover pain and symptom management.
Human trafficking (one-time)
A separate one-time training on identifying victims of human trafficking.
How many CE hours Michigan RNs need
Michigan requires 25 contact hours of continuing education every two years, earned in the two years preceding renewal. The mandated implicit bias and pain management hours count toward the 25-hour total.
Mandated subject requirements
- Implicit bias: 2 hours each renewal cycle (prorated for initial renewals).
- Pain and symptom management: at least 2 of the 25 hours.
- Human trafficking: a one-time training that does not count toward the 25 CE hours unless it also independently qualifies as CE.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Michigan RN licenses renew every two years. Complete and document your 25 contact hours, including the mandated implicit bias and pain management hours, before your expiration date.
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View pricingMichigan Registered Nurses (RN) CME at a glance
- Implicit Bias2 hrs
2 hours of implicit bias training each renewal cycle, counting toward the 25-hour total. For initial renewals, 1 hour is required for each year of licensure since June 1, 2021.
- Pain and Symptom Management2 hrs
At least 2 of the 25 hours must address pain and pain symptom management.
- Human TraffickingRequired · one time
A one-time training on identifying and counseling victims of human trafficking. It does not count toward the 25 CE hours unless the activity also independently meets Board CE requirements.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Michigan RN licenses renew biennially. The 25 contact hours must be earned in the two years preceding renewal. Required implicit bias and pain management hours count toward the 25-hour total. Human trafficking training is a separate one-time requirement.
CME requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA) before relying on these figures.
Source: Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA). 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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Michigan Registered Nurse CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE contact hours do Michigan RNs need?
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25 contact hours every two years.
Is implicit bias training required for Michigan RNs?
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Yes — 2 hours of implicit bias training are required each renewal cycle, and they count toward your 25 contact hours. The first renewal is prorated at 1 hour per year of licensure since June 1, 2021.
Do Michigan RNs need pain management or human trafficking training?
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Yes to both. At least 2 of the 25 hours must cover pain and symptom management. Human trafficking training is a separate one-time requirement that only counts toward CE if the activity also qualifies as CE.
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