What CE categories are required for licensed practical nurses in New Mexico?

General / board-approved electives (remaining hours): 30 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

New Mexico Nursing (LPN) CE category requirements

How the 30 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for licensed practical nurses in New Mexico, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

General / board-approved electives (remaining hours)

30h

New Mexico requires 30 approved CE contact hours in the 24 months preceding renewal. 16.12.2 NMAC covers all nurses licensed in the state (RN and LPN). CE is also required at first renewal (prorated for the short initial period); CE Broker is used for tracking.

Official source: New Mexico Administrative Code 16.12.2 NMAC - Nurse Licensure (renewal rule)

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

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

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New Mexico Nursing (LPN) CE category requirements

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