Wisconsin RN and LPN License Renewal
Wisconsin does not currently require a set number of continuing education hours for routine RN or LPN license renewal. Instead, nurses must complete the state’s renewal process, including the required nursing workforce survey and other licensing requirements established by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
C-E-U.com offers online nursing education for Wisconsin RNs and LPNs who need employer-required training, professional development, specialty education, or additional competency support. Because Wisconsin does not impose a general CE-hour requirement for routine RN or LPN renewal, these courses should not be presented as mandatory state renewal CE.
Wisconsin Nursing Renewal Requirements at a Glance
| Registered Nurse (RN) | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | |
|---|---|---|
| General CE Requirement | No fixed CE requirement | No fixed CE requirement |
| Renewal Period | Every 2 years | Every 2 years |
| Standard Renewal Date | February 28 of even-numbered years | April 30 of odd-numbered years |
| Workforce Survey | Required as part of renewal | Required as part of renewal |
| Governing Body | Wisconsin Board of Nursing / DSPS | Wisconsin Board of Nursing / DSPS |
| Online CE | Optional for professional development and employer training | Optional for professional development and employer training |
Wisconsin RN License Renewal
Wisconsin RNs renew on a biennial schedule, with the standard renewal date occurring February 28 of even-numbered years. Routine RN renewal does not include a general continuing education requirement.
Online Nursing Education for Wisconsin RNs
C-E-U.com provides self-paced nursing courses that Wisconsin RNs can use for professional development, employer-required education, competency maintenance, and specialty training.
Wisconsin LPN License Renewal
Wisconsin LPNs also renew biennially, with the standard renewal date occurring April 30 of odd-numbered years. Routine LPN renewal does not include a general continuing education requirement.
Wisconsin CNA In-Service Training — 12 Hours Annually
Wisconsin CNAs working in Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing facilities must complete at least 12 hours of in-service education each year under federal nursing facility requirements. In-service education should address the needs of the facility's residents, including dementia care and abuse-prevention training.
Wisconsin Home Health Aide In-Service Training
Home health aides working for Medicare-certified home health agencies must complete at least 12 hours of in-service training during each 12-month period. The training may be provided by any organization but must be supervised by a registered nurse, and the home health agency must maintain documentation of completion.
C-E-U.com courses may be used as part of an agency’s annual home health aide training program when the agency determines that the courses are appropriate for the aide’s duties.
Online Nursing Education for Wisconsin LPNs
C-E-U.com offers online nursing courses for Wisconsin LPNs seeking workplace education, competency development, or additional professional training.
Wisconsin Nursing Licensing and Continuing Education Resources
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services — Registered Nurse — Official source for Wisconsin RN licensure, renewal, forms, and regulatory information.
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services — Licensed Practical Nurse — Official source for Wisconsin LPN licensure, renewal, and Board requirements.
Wisconsin Board of Nursing — Board information, meetings, laws, rules, and nursing regulatory guidance.
Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act — Chapter 441 — Wisconsin statutes governing nursing licensure and practice.
Wisconsin Administrative Code — Board of Nursing — Administrative rules governing nurses and nursing practice in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin DSPS License Lookup — Official tool for verifying Wisconsin professional licenses.
Wisconsin DSPS Online Services — Online licensing services for applications, renewals, and account management.
Frequently Asked Questions: Wisconsin Nursing Renewal
No. Wisconsin does not currently require a set number of continuing education hours for routine RN or LPN license renewal.
Yes. Nurses may complete CE for employer requirements, professional development, competency maintenance, specialty practice, or other workplace needs.
Yes. C-E-U.com offers online nursing education that Wisconsin RNs and LPNs can use for professional development, employer-required training, and ongoing competency.
No. Wisconsin RNs and LPNs renew on different biennial schedules.
Yes. Wisconsin requires nurses to complete the applicable workforce survey as part of the renewal process.
No. Wisconsin does not require routine RN or LPN CE reporting through CE Broker.
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