Mandatory topics
Mississippi has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 0-hour total.
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Accepted credit
Mississippi accepts CME from nationally accredited providers. Confirm provider eligibility with Mississippi Board of Nursing (MSBN) before the renewal cycle.
Documentation & audit
Physicians are responsible for retaining CME 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
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.