Mississippi
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Mississippi Nursing CEU Overview
Mississippi does not require general continuing education hours for RN license renewal. This makes it one of the few states without mandatory CE requirements for registered nurses.
Mississippi has minimal continuing education requirements, giving nurses flexibility in their professional development.
Nursing in Mississippi
Mississippi has approximately 40,000 licensed registered nurses serving a population of 2.9 million. The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson is the largest employer and the state's only academic medical center. Mississippi faces significant nursing shortages, particularly in the Delta region, and has some of the highest rates of chronic disease in the nation.
Mississippi does not require general continuing education hours for RN license renewal. The state relies on initial education standards and professional responsibility. However, specialty certifications and advanced practice nursing designations have their own CE requirements.
Common Practice Settings in Mississippi
UMMC Jackson
The state's only academic medical center provides specialty care and nursing education opportunities.
Delta Region
The Mississippi Delta faces severe healthcare shortages and high rates of poverty and chronic disease.
Community Hospitals
Many Mississippi counties have small community hospitals serving local populations.
Mississippi License Renewal Tips
Although CE is not state-mandated, employers typically require ongoing education.
Maintain specialty certifications with their CE requirements.
Consider chronic disease management education given Mississippi's health challenges.
Document continuing education for your professional records.
Nurse Licensure Compact in Mississippi
Mississippi is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact. This allows Mississippi nurses to practice in other compact states, useful for those near borders with Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, or Arkansas.
Learn more about the Nurse Licensure Compact →Basic License Types
Registered Nurse (RN)
Contact Hours
0
Renewal Cycle
2 years
Online Allowed
Yes
First Renewal
Required
Notes
- Mississippi does not require continuing education for RN renewal.
LPN/LVN
Contact Hours
0
Renewal Cycle
2 years
Online Allowed
Yes
First Renewal
Required
Notes
- Mississippi does not require continuing education for LPN renewal.
APRN (General)
Contact Hours
0
Renewal Cycle
2 years
Online Allowed
Yes
First Renewal
Required
Notes
- Must maintain national certification which requires CE.
Additional Requirements
Must maintain current national certification
Advanced Practice Specialties
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Contact Hours
0
Renewal Cycle
2 years
Online Allowed
Yes
First Renewal
Required
Notes
- Must maintain national certification which requires CE.
Additional Requirements
Must maintain current ANCC or AANP certification
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Contact Hours
0
Renewal Cycle
2 years
Online Allowed
Yes
First Renewal
Required
Notes
- Must maintain national certification which requires CE.
Additional Requirements
Must maintain current ANCC certification in specialty area
Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)
Contact Hours
0
Renewal Cycle
2 years
Online Allowed
Yes
First Renewal
Required
Notes
- Must maintain national certification which requires CE.
Additional Requirements
Must maintain current AMCB certification
Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Contact Hours
0
Renewal Cycle
2 years
Online Allowed
Yes
First Renewal
Required
Notes
- Must maintain national certification which requires CE.
Additional Requirements
Must maintain current NBCRNA certification
Mississippi does not require general CE for RN license renewal. Compared to neighboring states, Tennessee also has no general CE requirement, while Alabama requires 24 hours. As a Nurse Licensure Compact state, Mississippi allows nurses to practice across state lines with a multistate license.
Related Resources
Track Your CEUs
Log your completed courses and monitor progress toward Mississippi requirements.
Start Tracking →Compare State Requirements
See how Mississippi compares to other states' nursing CE requirements.
Compare States →Compact License Guide
Learn how the Nurse Licensure Compact works for Mississippi nurses.
Read Guide →Mississippi Board of Nursing
(601) 957-6300
713 S Pear Orchard Road, Suite 300, Ridgeland, MS 39157
Important Disclaimer
Requirements can change. Always verify current requirements directly with the Mississippi Board of Nursing before making decisions about your continuing education.