Is there a grace period for New Mexico nursing (lpn) license renewal?

No grace period is specified in the available data — verify with the licensing board before relying on one.

New Mexico Nursing (LPN) license renewal deadline

When licensed practical nurse licenses come due in New Mexico, sourced from the official board.

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Every 2 years

Board wording: Licenses renew biennially on the last day of the licensee's birth month; an initial license runs one year plus the months to the applicant's birth month, and CE is prorated for that shortened period.

How this deadline works

Deadline type

Birth month

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

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

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New Mexico Nursing (LPN) license renewal deadline

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