Missouri RN and LPN Continuing Education
Missouri does not require a fixed number of continuing education hours for routine RN or LPN license renewal. Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses may still complete continuing education to maintain professional competency, satisfy employer requirements, and remain current with changes in nursing practice.
Missouri RN licenses expire on April 30 of each odd-numbered year, while LPN licenses expire on May 31 of each even-numbered year. Missouri does not provide a grace period for renewal, so nurses should complete the renewal process before the applicable deadline.
C-E-U.com offers convenient online nursing education for Missouri RNs and LPNs seeking professional development, competency maintenance, or employer-required training. C-E-U.com is a Florida Board of Nursing continuing education provider, Provider #50-47308.
Routine RN and LPN License Renewal
Missouri RNs and LPNs are not required to complete a standard number of contact hours solely for routine license renewal. Nurses remain responsible for practicing safely and maintaining the knowledge and competency appropriate to their professional role.
Registered Nurse Continuing Education
Missouri RNs and LPNs may use C-E-U.com courses for professional development, competency maintenance, employer-required education, and other role-specific training, although Missouri does not require a set number of CE hours for routine license renewal.
Missouri CNA 12-Hour Annual In-Service Training
Missouri does not set a fixed annual in-service hour requirement for nurse aides beyond the federal standard. Nurse aides employed by Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing facilities must complete at least 12 hours of in-service education each year under 42 CFR §483.95, in addition to the state's initial 175-hour (75 classroom + 100 on-the-job) certification training under Section 198.082, RSMo.
CNA Annual In-Service Training — 12 Hours
Nurse aides employed by Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing facilities must complete at least 12 hours of in-service education each year, covering topics such as resident care, safety, and competency maintenance. Our CNA in-service courses cover infection prevention, resident safety, abuse and neglect prevention, communication, documentation, and dementia care. The employing facility must determine whether the courses satisfy its training plan.
Missouri Home Health Aide 12-Hour Annual In-Service Training
Home health aides working for Medicare-certified home health agencies in Missouri follow the federal training standard, with no Missouri-specific add-on. This requires 75 hours of initial training plus at least 12 hours of annual in-service education under 42 CFR §484.80.
HHA Annual In-Service Training — 12 Hours
Home health aides must complete at least 12 hours of in-service training each year, covering topics relevant to their patient population. Our HHA courses provide practical education on safe care in the home, infection prevention, communication, documentation, client rights, and recognizing changes in a client's condition. Training must be accepted, supervised, and documented by the employing home health agency.
Missouri Nursing Continuing Education References and Resources
Missouri State Board of Nursing — Official source for Missouri RN and LPN licensure, renewal, practice guidance, applications, and Board information.
Missouri RN and LPN License Renewal — Explains renewal periods, expiration dates, renewal deadlines, and Missouri’s no-grace-period policy.
Missouri Nursing Rules and Statutes — Provides access to the Missouri Nursing Practice Act, Board rules, and Nurse Licensure Compact rules.
Missouri RN Licensure Information — Official information for registered nurse licensure by examination and endorsement.
Missouri LPN Practice Resources — Includes Missouri-specific guidance on practical nursing scope, IV therapy, and authorized LPN activities.
Missouri Nursing License Verification — Links to Nursys for primary-source-equivalent verification of Missouri RN and LPN licenses.
Missouri Nursing License Status Explanations — Explains active, inactive, retired, lapsed, and other nursing license statuses, including renewal schedules.
Missouri Advanced Practice Nursing — Official resource for Missouri APRN licensure, renewal, and maintenance information.
Missouri Nursing Discipline Information — Provides information about disciplinary authority, monitoring, and violations of the Missouri Nursing Practice Act.
Missouri Board of Nursing Safe-Practice Resources — Offers professional-practice and patient-safety resources for Missouri nurses.
Missouri Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) — Missouri’s official CNA registry, covering certification status verification and renewal information for Missouri nurse aides.
Federal Home Health Aide Training Requirements (42 CFR §484.80) — Federal regulation governing home health aide initial training and annual in-service education requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions: Missouri Nursing Continuing Education
Missouri does not require a fixed number of continuing education hours for routine RN or LPN license renewal. Nurses may still complete continuing education to maintain competency, meet employer requirements, and remain current with nursing practice.
No. Missouri RNs and LPNs are not required to complete a standard CE-hour total solely for routine license renewal. Individual employers, facilities, specialty credentials, or disciplinary agreements may impose separate education requirements.
Yes. Missouri nurses may complete online education for professional development, competency maintenance, employer-required training, and other role-specific purposes.
Yes. Missouri RNs and LPNs may use C-E-U.com courses for professional development, competency maintenance, employer-required education, and role-specific training. C-E-U.com is a Florida Board of Nursing continuing education provider, Provider #50-47308. Missouri does not require routine CE for license renewal, so nurses should confirm any employer- or credential-specific requirements before selecting courses.
Because Missouri does not impose a routine CE-hour requirement for RN or LPN renewal, the Board does not maintain a general approval process for courses used solely for standard renewal. Nurses completing education for an employer, specialty credential, or another purpose should verify the applicable acceptance criteria.
Missouri RN licenses generally expire on April 30 of each odd-numbered year. The RN renewal period generally runs from February 1 through April 30.
Missouri LPN licenses generally expire on May 31 of each even-numbered year.
A nurse whose Missouri license has expired must follow the Board’s reinstatement or petition process before returning to practice. The documentation and requirements depend on the license type and status.
Continuing education can help nurses maintain clinical knowledge, strengthen professional competency, satisfy workplace training requirements, and prepare for changes in practice standards. It may also be required by an employer, specialty certification organization, or individual Board order even when it is not required for routine license renewal.
Missouri does not add a state-specific in-service requirement for home health aides. Aides working for Medicare-certified home health agencies follow the federal standard under 42 CFR §484.80, which requires 75 hours of initial training plus at least 12 hours of in-service education each year.
Missouri does not impose a separate state in-service hour requirement for CNAs. Nurse aides employed by Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing facilities must complete at least 12 hours of in-service education each year under the federal standard, 42 CFR §483.95, in addition to Missouri's initial 175-hour certification training.
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