Michigan Registered Nurse CE Requirements

Continuing education

Minimum total CE hours for renewal

Michigan nurses are required to earn 25 hours of continuing education within the 2-year period preceding the date of renewal.

Applies when: Applies to RN license renewal CE when licensed during the 2-year period preceding expiration/renewal date.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
  ** Michigan nurses are required to earn 25 hours of continuing education within the 2-year period preceding the date of renewal.
Pain and pain symptom management CE minimum

At least 2 of the required CE hours must be in pain and pain symptom management.

Applies when: Applies within the required RN renewal CE hours.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
  At least 2 of these hours must be in pain and pain symptom management.
Renewal attestation ties CE to approved courses/programs (includes pain requirement)

By accepting the renewal attestation, the licensee certifies having met the continuing education requirements during the renewal period; this includes 25 hours of CE in courses/programs approved by the board, including a minimum of 2 hours in pain and pain symptom management.

Applies when: Applies at the renewal attestation step for RN license renewal.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
   Accept Renewal Attestation – By accepting the renewal attestation you as the licensee are certifying that you have met the continuing education requirements during the renewal period and all information provided on your renewal application is true and correct: ➢ 25 hours of continuing education in courses or programs approved by the board of which includes a minimum of 2 hours in pain and pain and symptom management.
Implicit bias training CE and renewal-cycle repetition

Implicit Bias Training is required as 1 hour for each year of the license or registration cycle, and it must be completed for each renewal cycle prior to renewal being completed.

Applies when: Applies to RN CE requirements for each renewal cycle.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
   Implicit Bias Training – Licensees and registrants are required to complete 1 hour of implicit bias training for each year of their license or registration cycle.
2. 2. michigan.gov ↗
  Please note, this is not a one-time training and must be completed for each renewal cycle prior to the renewal being completed.
Total required CE hours for renewal

Michigan nurses are required to earn 25 hours of continuing education within the 2-year period preceding the date of renewal.

Applies when: Applies to RN license renewal within the 2-year renewal period.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
  ** Michigan nurses are required to earn 25 hours of continuing education within the 2-year period preceding the date of renewal.
Required pain and symptom management CE hours

At least 2 of the required CE hours must be in pain and pain symptom management.

Applies when: Applies within the required CE hours for RN renewal.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
  At least 2 of these hours must be in pain and pain symptom management.
Renewal attestation basis for CE and approval

By accepting the renewal attestation, the licensee certifies having met CE requirements during the renewal period; the CE is in courses or programs approved by the board.

Applies when: Applies to the renewal attestation stage for RN license renewal.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
   Accept Renewal Attestation – By accepting the renewal attestation you as the licensee are certifying that you have met the continuing education requirements during the renewal period and all information provided on your renewal application is true and correct: ➢ 25 hours of continuing education in courses or programs approved by the board of which includes a minimum of 2 hours in pain and pain and symptom management.
Total required CE hours (for RN renewal)

For RN renewal, Michigan nurses must earn 25 hours of continuing education within the 2-year period preceding the date of renewal.

Applies when: Applies to Michigan RN license renewal; CE earned in the 2-year period immediately preceding renewal.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
  ** Michigan nurses are required to earn 25 hours of continuing education within the 2-year period preceding the date of renewal.
Pain and pain symptom management hours (minimum)

At least 2 of the required CE hours must be in pain and pain symptom management.

Applies when: Within the required RN renewal CE hours.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
  At least 2 of these hours must be in pain and pain symptom management.
Total CE hours (standard 2-year renewal cycle)

Michigan nurses are required to earn 25 hours of continuing education within the 2-year period preceding the date of renewal.

Applies when: For Michigan RN license renewals in the standard 2-year renewal period.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
  ** Michigan nurses are required to earn 25 hours of continuing education within the 2-year period preceding the date of renewal.
Required pain and symptom management hours (within 25 hours)

At least 2 of the required hours must be in pain and pain symptom management.

Applies when: Within the required continuing education hours for RN renewal.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
  At least 2 of these hours must be in pain and pain symptom management.
CE must be from board-approved courses/programs (renewal attestation)

Renewal attestation certifies 25 hours of CE in courses or programs approved by the board (including the minimum pain/symptom management hours).

Applies when: For RN renewal CE requirements on the renewal attestation.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
   Accept Renewal Attestation – By accepting the renewal attestation you as the licensee are certifying that you have met the continuing education requirements during the renewal period and all information provided on your renewal application is true and correct: ➢ 25 hours of continuing education in courses or programs approved by the board of which includes a minimum of 2 hours in pain and pain and symptom management.

Required CE topics

Required CE topic: pain and pain symptom management (minimum hours)

Pain and pain symptom management: at least 2 hours.

Applies when: Applies within RN renewal CE hours.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
  At least 2 of these hours must be in pain and pain symptom management.
Mandatory CE topic: pain and pain symptom management (minimum hours)

At least 2 hours must be in pain and pain symptom management (within the required CE).

Applies when: Applies to RN renewal CE topics/hours.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
  At least 2 of these hours must be in pain and pain symptom management.
Required CE topic: pain and pain symptom management (minimum hours)

At least 2 hours within the required CE must be in pain and pain symptom management.

Applies when: For Michigan RN license renewal continuing education requirements.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
  At least 2 of these hours must be in pain and pain symptom management.
Pain and pain symptom management CE topic (minimum hours)

At least 2 hours must be in pain and pain symptom management.

Applies when: Within the required CE for Michigan RN renewals.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
  At least 2 of these hours must be in pain and pain symptom management.

Renewal cycle and due date

Renewal interval (subsequent renewals)

For a Michigan RN license, all subsequent renewals are valid for 2 years.

Applies when: Applies to subsequent RN renewals.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
  All subsequent renewals will also be valid for 2 years.
Grace period to renew after expiration (and practice/title use during it)

If not renewed by the expiration date, a Michigan nursing license may be renewed within 60 days of the expiration date upon application and payment of renewal/late renewal fees and CE/continued-competency requirements; during that 60-day time period, the licensee may continue to practice and use the title.

Applies when: Applies when renewing within 60 days of expiration.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
  # License Renewal Fees Section 333.16201(2) of the Michigan Public Health Code states, "A license or registration not renewed by the expiration date may be renewed within 60 days of the expiration date upon application, payment of renewal, and late renewal fees, and fulfillment of any continued competency or continuing education requirements ...
2. 2. michigan.gov ↗
  The licensee or registrant may continue to practice and use the title during the 60-day time period."
Renewal cycle (subsequent renewals)

All subsequent RN renewals in Michigan are valid for 2 years.

Applies when: Applies to subsequent RN renewals.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
  All subsequent renewals will also be valid for 2 years.
Renewal interval (subsequent renewals)

For an active Michigan RN license, subsequent renewals are valid for 2 years.

Applies when: At the time of subsequent active RN renewal.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
  All subsequent renewals will also be valid for 2 years.
Renewal cycle length (subsequent renewals)

Subsequent renewals are valid for 2 years.

Applies when: For subsequent renewals of a Michigan RN license.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
  All subsequent renewals will also be valid for 2 years.
Renewal cycle

2 years

Applies when: For Michigan RN renewal.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
  All subsequent renewals will also be valid for 2 years.

Renewal steps

Renewal portal (MiPLUS)

You can renew online by logging into your MiPLUS account.

Applies when: Applies to Michigan RN license renewal.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
  ** You can renew online by logging into your MiPLUS account at http://www.michigan.gov/MiPLUS.
Renewal attestation requirement

By accepting the renewal attestation, the licensee certifies having met the CE requirements during the renewal period and that information provided on the renewal application is true and correct.

Applies when: Applies at the renewal attestation step for RN license renewal.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
   Accept Renewal Attestation – By accepting the renewal attestation you as the licensee are certifying that you have met the continuing education requirements during the renewal period and all information provided on your renewal application is true and correct: ➢ 25 hours of continuing education in courses or programs approved by the board of which includes a minimum of 2 hours in pain and pain and symptom management.
Where to renew (MiPLUS)

You can renew online by logging into your MiPLUS account.

Applies when: Applies to RN license renewal.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
  ** You can renew online by logging into your MiPLUS account at http://www.michigan.gov/MiPLUS.
MiPLUS renewal attestation

The renewal attestation certifies meeting the continuing education requirements during the renewal period and that renewal application information is true and correct.

Applies when: Applies at the renewal attestation stage for RN license renewal.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
   Accept Renewal Attestation – By accepting the renewal attestation you as the licensee are certifying that you have met the continuing education requirements during the renewal period and all information provided on your renewal application is true and correct: ➢ 25 hours of continuing education in courses or programs approved by the board of which includes a minimum of 2 hours in pain and pain and symptom management.
Renewal portal (MiPLUS) and online completion

You can renew online by logging into your MiPLUS account.

Applies when: For Michigan RN license renewal.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
  ** You can renew online by logging into your MiPLUS account at http://www.michigan.gov/MiPLUS.
Renewal attestation certification in MiPLUS

By accepting the renewal attestation, the licensee certifies meeting the continuing education requirements during the renewal period and that renewal application information is true and correct.

Applies when: At the renewal attestation stage for RN license renewal.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
   Accept Renewal Attestation – By accepting the renewal attestation you as the licensee are certifying that you have met the continuing education requirements during the renewal period and all information provided on your renewal application is true and correct: ➢ 25 hours of continuing education in courses or programs approved by the board of which includes a minimum of 2 hours in pain and pain and symptom management.
MiPLUS renewal attestation includes CE certification and renewal application truthfulness

By accepting the renewal attestation, the licensee certifies meeting CE requirements during the renewal period and that renewal application information is true and correct.

Applies when: At the renewal attestation stage for RN license renewal.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
   Accept Renewal Attestation – By accepting the renewal attestation you as the licensee are certifying that you have met the continuing education requirements during the renewal period and all information provided on your renewal application is true and correct: ➢ 25 hours of continuing education in courses or programs approved by the board of which includes a minimum of 2 hours in pain and pain and symptom management.

Renewal fees

Late, expired or inactive licenses

Practice/title use during 60-day grace period

During the 60-day time period, the licensee may continue to practice and use the title.

Applies when: Applies during the 60-day grace period after expiration.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
  The licensee or registrant may continue to practice and use the title during the 60-day time period."
Ability to practice and use the title during the 60-day period

The licensee may continue to practice and use the title during the 60-day time period.

Applies when: When renewing under the 60-day grace period pathway (after the expiration date but within 60 days).
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
  The licensee or registrant may continue to practice and use the title during the 60-day time period."
Practice allowed and title use during the 60-day period (when renewing within 60 days of expiration)

A license not renewed by the expiration date may be renewed within 60 days by application and payment of renewal and late renewal fees; during the 60-day period, the licensee may continue to practice and use the title.

Applies when: When renewing within 60 days after the expiration date under the late-renewal pathway.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
  # License Renewal Fees Section 333.16201(2) of the Michigan Public Health Code states, "A license or registration not renewed by the expiration date may be renewed within 60 days of the expiration date upon application, payment of renewal, and late renewal fees, and fulfillment of any continued competency or continuing education requirements ...
2. 2. michigan.gov ↗
  The licensee or registrant may continue to practice and use the title during the 60-day time period."
Practice allowed during the 60-day grace period

The licensee may continue to practice and use the title during the 60-day time period.

Applies when: During the 60-day grace period after expiration while renewing under that pathway.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
  The licensee or registrant may continue to practice and use the title during the 60-day time period."

Board and official links

Michigan Board of Nursing regulatory authority context

Nursing is regulated by the Department and Board through the Public Health Code and the Nursing General Rules.

Applies when: General regulatory context for Michigan nursing licenses.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
  Nursing is regulated by the Department and Board through the Public Health Code and the Nursing General Rules.
Official renewal navigation (Apply or Renew Online)

The Michigan Board of Nursing site includes an “Apply or Renew Online” option.

Applies when: To locate official Michigan nursing license application/renewal navigation.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
  **Apply or Renew Online**
Board site indicates where to find nursing renewal link and CE tracking resources

The nursing page states users will find the link to apply for or renew a nursing license and links to resources for tracking continuing education using CE Broker.

Applies when: General portal/resource context for Michigan nursing license renewal; RN-specific CE tracking reference.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
  Users will find the link to apply for or renew a nursing license on this page as well as various links to resources for nursing applicants and licensees such as a link to track their continuing education using CE Broker, nursing licensing guides and frequently asked questions (FAQs), links for Nursing Guidelines for the Use of Controlled Substances for the Treatment of Pain, NCLEX Score Transfer Form, Social Security Number Affidavit, Michigan Nursing School Certification,
Michigan Board of Nursing renewal navigation (Apply or Renew Online)

The Michigan Board of Nursing site provides an “Apply or Renew Online” option.

Applies when: Applies to locating official nursing licensing renewal navigation for Michigan nurses.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
  **Apply or Renew Online**
Regulatory authority context (Michigan nursing regulation)

Nursing is regulated by the Department and Board through the Public Health Code and the Nursing General Rules.

Applies when: Applies to general Michigan nursing regulatory authority context for license renewal rules.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
  Nursing is regulated by the Department and Board through the Public Health Code and the Nursing General Rules.
Official nursing renewal navigation (Apply or Renew Online link)

The Michigan Board of Nursing nursing page includes an “Apply or Renew Online” entry.

Applies when: To locate official nursing application/renewal instructions in Michigan.
Source evidence
1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
  **Apply or Renew Online**

Michigan Registered Nurse Continuing Education Requirements

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Continuing education

Required CE topics

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Renewal steps

Renewal fees

Late, expired or inactive licenses

Board and official links