Mandatory topics
No mandatory topics are listed for RNs in Mississippi. Confirm topic requirements with Mississippi Board of Nursing (MSBN) before the renewal cycle.
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Documentation & audit
RNs are responsible for retaining CE documentation and producing it on request. Requirements include course title, dates, hours, sponsoring organization, and accrediting body.
Waivers & exemptions
No formal waivers or exemptions are published for Mississippi.
FAQ
How many CE hours do Mississippi RNs need to renew their license?
None. Active Mississippi RNs in good standing have no routine continuing education requirement for renewal. The 20-hour biennial RN CE requirement formerly imposed by 30 Miss. Admin. Code Part 2815, Rule 1.5 was repealed by the Mississippi Board of Nursing in February 2020. CE is only required when a nurse has been out of practice for more than five years, in which case a minimum of 20 contact hours earned in the previous two-year period is required to return to practice.
When does the Mississippi RN renewal period run?
The Mississippi RN renewed licensure period is two calendar years beginning January 1 of each odd-numbered year and expiring December 31 of the following even-numbered year. License renewal occurs during the fall of each even-numbered year, with the renewal window opening September 1. Active nurses in good standing do not need to complete CE to renew.
Does a Mississippi RN ever need CE?
Yes, in one circumstance: a nurse who has been out of practice for more than five years must complete a minimum of 20 contact hours of accepted continuing education earned in the previous two-year period in order to return to practice. This is a re-entry requirement, not a recurring biennial obligation, and does not apply to active RNs in good standing.
Is Mississippi part of the NLC nursing compact?
Yes, Mississippi is a member of the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC). Mississippi-licensed nurses who designate Mississippi as their home state may hold a multistate license that permits practice in all other NLC member states without obtaining additional state licenses. CE requirements for renewal are governed by the home state — so Mississippi-licensed nurses must meet Mississippi's 20-hour biennial CE requirement at renewal, while nurses practicing in Mississippi under a multistate license from another compact state follow their own home state's CE rules.