Indiana Nursing CE Requirements

Everything you need to know about completing continuing education for Indiana nursing license renewal — required hours, mandatory topics, deadlines, and where to take your CEUs online.

None
RN CE hours
Continued competency
2 years
Renewal cycle
Per state board
0
Mandatory topics
every renewal
No
CE Broker reporting
Self-document

Check Your Nursing CE Compliance

Find out exactly how many continuing education hours you need to renew your license — including any state-mandated topics like opioids, domestic violence, or implicit bias.

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When Is My Indiana Renewal Deadline?

Indiana renewal deadlines follow this pattern: Oct 31. Use the calculator above to estimate your specific deadline based on your last renewal date. The state board issues a courtesy renewal notice, but the legal responsibility for renewing on time is yours.

Practicing nursing on an expired license is a violation of state law. If your renewal lapses, contact the Indiana Board of Nursing immediately to learn about late-renewal or reinstatement options.

Take Your Indiana CEUs at CE Ready

CE Ready is an ANCC-accredited continuing education provider (Provider P0986) with course bundles built specifically for Indiana nurses. Their packages cover both the total contact-hour requirement and every mandatory topic listed above.

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CE Requirements in Other States

IdahoNo fixed hrs · 2 yearsIllinois20 hrs · 2 yearsIowa36 hrs · 3 yearsKansas30 hrs · 2 years

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my nursing license in Indiana?
Indiana does not mandate a fixed number of CE hours. Nurses must satisfy the board's continued-competency requirement, which may include practice hours, certification, or voluntary CE. Verify the current options at https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/nursing-board.
What are the mandatory CE topics for Indiana nurses?
Indiana does not mandate specific CE topics beyond the general contact-hour total. Nurses may choose any board-approved subjects.
Does Indiana use CE Broker?
No. Indiana does not use CE Broker. Keep your certificates of completion for at least 2 years in case your board audits your renewal.
When is the nursing license renewal deadline in Indiana?
Indiana licenses expire on October 31 on a 2 years renewal cycle.

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