What CE categories are required for licensed practical nurses in Minnesota?

General / board-approved electives (remaining hours): 12 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

Minnesota Nursing (LPN) CE category requirements

How the 12 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for licensed practical nurses in Minnesota, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

General / board-approved electives (remaining hours)

12h

Minnesota LPNs need 12 contact hours per biennium (one hour for each two months of registration); RNs need 24. Minnesota imposes no specific mandatory course topics for LPNs. The Board randomly audits CE records and licensees must keep documentation for two years.

Official source: Minnesota Board of Nursing - Continuing Education

Full requirements: Minnesota Nursing (LPN) CE requirements
When it's due: Minnesota Nursing (LPN) license renewal deadline
What it costs: Minnesota Nursing (LPN) license renewal fees
Audits & penalties: Minnesota Nursing (LPN) CE audits & penalties

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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