Minnesota Board of Nursing (MNBON) · RN

24 hours. Every two years. Tied to your birth month.

Below is exactly what Minnesota Board of Nursing (MNBON) requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from MBN(~4 min read

Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed April 25, 2026

Mandatory topics

Minnesota has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 24-hour total.

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Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Minnesota Medical Association, or AAFP. ACGME residency or fellowship time accrues toward the requirement. Teaching or presenting accredited CME can satisfy a portion of required hours.

Credit systemNotes
ANCC Contact Hour
CE activities must have written learning objectives, instructor name and qualifications, assigned contact hours, activity dates and title, and a statement of participation or certificate of completion. Activities taught by someone other than the licensee.SourceMinn. Rule 6310.2800
Board-approved credit
current nursing specialty certification issued by a national professional nursing or medical organization (satisfies entire 24-hour requirement if current at time CE report is submitted); professional activities including peer-reviewed publications, professional papers, national nursing panel service, and nursing research studies. Activities must be completed during the licensee's CE participation period.SourceMinn. Rule 6310.2800
Documentation & audit

Documentation retention: 2 years after CE activities are reported to the Board. Do not submit CE documentation with the renewal application unless specifically instructed; documentation is required only if selected for audit.

Registration expiration date is tied to the licensee's birth month and year. RNs renew biennially based on their birth month and year.

Waivers & exemptions

Military/overseas employment exemption

Deferred hours for insufficient CE

FAQ
Are there mandatory CE topics for Minnesota RN renewal?
No. Minnesota does not require specific CE topic categories for the general RN population. The state eliminated its infection control CE mandate effective July 3, 2000, and no replacement mandatory topics have been enacted. CE content must enhance nursing practice ability, but nurses have broad flexibility to select topics aligned with their practice specialty and professional development goals.
What counts as CE for Minnesota RN renewal?
Minn. Rule 6310.2800 accepts three pathways: standard CE activities (workshops, conferences, lectures, online courses with written objectives and documentation), professional activities (peer-reviewed publications, professional papers, national panel service, nursing research), and current nursing specialty certification (satisfies the entire 24-hour requirement). Activities must be at least 0.25 contact hours (15 minutes) in duration and must be completed during the CE participation period. Documentation must be retained for 2 years after the activities are reported.
Is Minnesota part of the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC)?
No. Minnesota is not an NLC compact member as of 2026. All nurses practicing in Minnesota must hold a Minnesota-issued license. There is no multistate license available through Minnesota, and nurses relocating from compact states must obtain a separate Minnesota license before practicing. Minnesota nurses can verify license status and renewal information through the Minnesota Board of Nursing website at https://mn.gov/boards/nursing/.
Where can I check my Minnesota RN license renewal date?
Minnesota RNs can look up their license information through the Minnesota Board of Nursing's online license verification portal. Renewal dates are tied to the licensee's birth month and year. The Board's renewal FAQ at https://mn.gov/boards/nursing/licensure/license-renewal/renewal-faq.jsp provides guidance on the renewal process, and the main Board website at https://mn.gov/boards/nursing/ lists contact information for licensing questions.

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This page is provided for general educational purposes and reflects the best available information as of the last reviewed date above. CME requirements change. Atlas CME is not affiliated with the Minnesota Board of Nursing (MNBON), or any other state medical board, licensing authority, or professional organization. Physicians are solely responsible for verifying their own current CME requirements directly with their state's medical board before relying on any information presented here.

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