As of November 18, 2023, the Montana Board of Nursing repealed its continuing education requirement. RNs, LPNs, and APRNs are no longer required to complete the former 24 contact hours per cycle to renew. Montana RN licenses renew biennially, expiring December 31. The Board continues to provide optional free CE for nurses who want to stay current. Below is what you need to know.
No mandatory CE
Montana repealed its RN CE requirement effective November 2023.
Biennial renewal
RN licenses renew every two years, expiring December 31.
Optional free CE
The Board still offers free continuing education for those who want it.
Former rule was 24 hrs
Montana previously required 24 contact hours per two-year cycle.
Does Montana require CE for RNs?
No, not anymore. The Montana Board of Nursing repealed its CE requirement effective November 18, 2023. RNs no longer need to complete contact hours to renew.
Mandated subject requirements
There are no mandated CE subject requirements for Montana RNs following the 2023 repeal.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Montana RN licenses renew every two years, expiring December 31. The Board mails renewal notices about 45 days before expiration.
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Always confirm with your licensing board
As of November 18, 2023, the Montana Board of Nursing repealed its continuing education requirement. RNs (and LPNs and APRNs) are no longer required to complete the former 24 contact hours per cycle to renew. Licenses renew biennially, expiring December 31. The Board continues to offer optional free CE.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Montana Board of Nursing before relying on these figures.
Source: Montana 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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Montana RN Continuing Education Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
Does Montana require CE for RNs?
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No — the Montana Board of Nursing repealed its CE requirement effective November 18, 2023.
When do Montana RN licenses renew?
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Every two years, expiring December 31.
What was Montana's old CE rule?
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Montana previously required 24 contact hours of CE per two-year cycle before the requirement was repealed.
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