If you hold a Wisconsin LPN license, the Wisconsin Board of Nursing does not require continuing education for renewal. Only APRNs with prescriptive authority have a CE requirement. LPN licenses expire April 30 of odd-numbered years. Below is the full breakdown of what counts and when it is due.
No CE required
Wisconsin does not require continuing education for LPN renewal.
APRN exception
Only APRNs with prescriptive authority have a CE requirement.
Biennial renewal
LPN licenses expire April 30 of odd-numbered years.
Renewal fee
A renewal fee applies each cycle.
How many CE hours Wisconsin LPNs need
Wisconsin requires no continuing education for LPN renewal.
Mandated subject requirements
Wisconsin does not mandate any CE subject for LPN renewal, because no CE is required.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Wisconsin LPN licenses renew biennially and expire April 30 of odd-numbered years.
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Always confirm with your licensing board
Wisconsin does not require continuing education for LPN (or RN) license renewal. Only APRNs with prescriptive authority have a CE requirement. LPN licenses expire April 30 of odd-numbered years.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Wisconsin Board of Nursing before relying on these figures.
Source: Wisconsin 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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Wisconsin LPN CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
Do Wisconsin LPNs need CE?
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No — Wisconsin does not require continuing education for LPN renewal.
Who does need CE in Wisconsin?
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Only APRNs with prescriptive authority have a CE requirement.
When do Wisconsin LPN licenses renew?
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Every two years, expiring April 30 of odd-numbered years.
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