When does my Mississippi RN license expire?

Every Mississippi RN license expires December 31 of even-numbered years.

Your own expiration date is on your license and in the state license lookup.

What you need to renew

BoardMississippi Board of Nursing (MSBN)
CycleEvery two years: RN licenses run January 1 of odd years to December 31 of even years; renew online by December 31
Continuing educationContinuing competency evidence (such as 20 contact hours in two years) is required if you have not practiced in five years (Rule 2810-4.7); check with the board for other CE

RN licenses are valid two calendar years, from January 1 of each odd-numbered year to December 31 of each even-numbered year; renew and pay online by December 31. The board publishes the renewal notice by November 1.

Renew with the board

From the state's rule text, checked November 10, 2026. The rule: "The license shall be valid for two (2) calendar years beginning January 1 of each uneven-numbered year"

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Mississippi RN renewal questions

When does my Mississippi RN license expire?

Every Mississippi RN license expires December 31 of even-numbered years.

How many CE hours do I need to renew my Mississippi RN license?

Continuing competency evidence (such as 20 contact hours in two years) is required if you have not practiced in five years (Rule 2810-4.7); check with the board for other CE.

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