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Maryland Nursing (LPN) CE audits & penalties

What happens if a licensed practical nurse misses CE requirements in Maryland, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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Licenses renew every two years by the 28th of the licensee's birth month; renewals are accepted up to 90 days before and 30 days after the expiration date, and a 30-day extension may be requested. Practicing on an expired license is subject to discipline.Verify with board

How compliance is checked

Maryland requires licensees to satisfy a competency requirement (30 CE hours, 1,000 practice hours, or a nursing degree); retention and audit-production requirements were not verified on the official MBON source.

Official source: Maryland Board of Nursing — 2025 Nurse Fee Schedule Update

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