Mississippi does not require continuing education as a condition of renewing an active RN license. The Mississippi Nursing Practice Law places the responsibility for maintaining competency on each individual nurse. Licenses renew biennially, expiring December 31 of even-numbered years. CE does apply in one situation: nurses who have been out of practice for more than five years must complete at least 20 contact hours earned in the prior two years to renew, endorse, or reinstate. Below is what you need to know.
No mandatory CE (active)
Active RN renewal does not require continuing education in Mississippi.
20 hours after a 5-yr gap
Nurses out of practice over five years need 20 contact hours from the prior two years.
Renews Dec 31 (even years)
Mississippi RN licenses renew biennially, expiring December 31 of even-numbered years.
Maintain competency
Each nurse is responsible for maintaining competency in their field of practice.
Does Mississippi require CE for RNs?
Not for active renewal. The Mississippi Board of Nursing does not mandate CE to renew an active RN license. CE is required only for nurses returning after more than five years out of practice.
Mandated subject requirements
There are no mandated CE subject requirements for active Mississippi RNs.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Mississippi RN licenses renew every two years, expiring December 31 of even-numbered years. Nurses out of practice for more than five years must complete 20 contact hours earned in the prior two years.
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Mississippi does not mandate continuing education as a condition of renewing an active RN license; each nurse is responsible for maintaining competency. Licenses renew biennially, expiring December 31 of even-numbered years. CE does apply in one situation: nurses out of practice for more than five years must complete a minimum of 20 contact hours earned in the prior two years for renewal, endorsement, or reinstatement.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Mississippi Board of Nursing before relying on these figures.
Source: Mississippi 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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Mississippi RN Continuing Education Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mississippi require CE for RNs?
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No — Mississippi does not require continuing education to renew an active RN license.
When does CE apply in Mississippi?
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Nurses out of practice for more than five years must complete at least 20 contact hours earned in the prior two years for renewal, endorsement, or reinstatement.
When do Mississippi RN licenses renew?
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Every two years, expiring December 31 of even-numbered years.
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