RN licenses expire October 31 of even-numbered years.
Your own expiration date is on your license and in the state license lookup.
| Board | Nebraska DHHS Licensure Unit (Nebraska Board of Nursing) |
|---|---|
| Cycle | RN licenses expire October 31 of even-numbered years |
| Continuing education | After 2 years licensed: 20 CE hours in the last 2 years; after 5 years: also 500 practice hours in the last 5 years |
RN licenses expire October 31 of even-numbered years. Licensed more than 2 years but less than 5: 20 hours of CE in the last 2 years. Licensed more than 5 years: 500 practice hours in the last 5 years plus 20 CE hours in the last 2. No more than 4 hours can come from CPR and BLS, and DHHS audits a random sample.
From the board's renewal page, checked November 10, 2026. The board: "The expiration date for all LPNs and RNs is October 31st (odd year for LPN and even year for RN)."
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RN licenses expire October 31 of even-numbered years.
After 2 years licensed: 20 CE hours in the last 2 years; after 5 years: also 500 practice hours in the last 5 years.
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