State of Indiana
Indiana.
Updated 2026
Contact hours
For RN renewal, none required
0
Mandatory topics
For RN renewal, topics
0
Online CE
For RN renewal, fully accepted
Yes
¶ Indiana does not require general continuing education hours for RN license renewal, one of the few states without mandatory CE for registered nurses.
Nursing in Indiana.
Indiana has approximately 105,000 licensed registered nurses serving a population of 6.9 million. Indianapolis is home to Indiana University Health, the state's largest health system, as well as major employers like Community Health Network and Ascension St. Vincent. The state has invested in nursing education to address workforce needs.
Indiana does not require general continuing education hours for RN license renewal. The state relies on initial education standards and employer-based competency requirements. Indiana nurses with prescriptive authority must complete specific continuing education requirements related to their advanced practice.
Common practice settings
IU Health System
Indiana's largest health system operates hospitals throughout the state and offers extensive internal education.
Manufacturing Occupational Health
Indiana's strong manufacturing sector creates demand for occupational health nurses in industrial settings.
Rural Hospitals
Many Indiana counties have community hospitals serving local populations with generalist nursing needs.
Renewal tips
01
Although CE is not state-mandated, employers typically require ongoing education.
02
Maintain specialty certifications and their associated CE requirements.
03
APRNs with prescriptive authority must meet additional CE requirements.
04
Document continuing education for your professional development records.
The Nurse Licensure Compact in Indiana
Indiana is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact. This allows Indiana nurses to practice in other compact states, useful for those near borders with Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, or Michigan.
Read the compact license guide→The requirements, by license
Every license type,side by side.
Hours, cycles, mandatory topics, exemptions. Switch between RN, LPN, APRN and the four advanced-practice specialties.
License
RN
Registered nurse.
Contact hours
0
none required
Renewal cycle
2
years
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Required
Mandatory topics
No mandatory topics for RN renewal.
Notes
- Indiana does not require continuing education for RN renewal.
License
LPN
LPN / LVN.
Contact hours
0
none required
Renewal cycle
2
years
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Required
Mandatory topics
No mandatory topics for LPN renewal.
Notes
- Indiana does not require continuing education for LPN renewal.
License
APRN
APRN, general.
Contact hours
0
none required
Renewal cycle
2
years
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Required
Mandatory topics
No mandatory topics for APRN renewal.
Notes
- Must maintain national certification which requires CE.
Additional requirements
License
NP
Nurse practitioner.
Contact hours
0
none required
Renewal cycle
2
years
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Required
Mandatory topics
No mandatory topics for NP renewal.
Notes
- Must maintain national certification which requires CE.
Additional requirements
License
CNS
Clinical nurse specialist.
Contact hours
0
none required
Renewal cycle
2
years
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Required
Mandatory topics
No mandatory topics for CNS renewal.
Notes
- Must maintain national certification which requires CE.
Additional requirements
License
CNM
Certified nurse-midwife.
Contact hours
0
none required
Renewal cycle
2
years
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Required
Mandatory topics
No mandatory topics for CNM renewal.
Notes
- Must maintain national certification which requires CE.
Additional requirements
License
CRNA
Nurse anesthetist.
Contact hours
0
none required
Renewal cycle
2
years
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Required
Mandatory topics
No mandatory topics for CRNA renewal.
Notes
- Must maintain national certification which requires CE.
Additional requirements
In context. Indiana does not require general CE for RN license renewal. Compared with neighbors, Illinois requires 20 hours, while Michigan requires 25 hours. As a Nurse Licensure Compact state, Indiana allows nurses to practice across state lines with a multistate license.
Continue.
Verify with the source
Indiana State Board of Nursing.
(317) 234-2043
402 W Washington Street, Room W072, Indianapolis, IN 46204
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