Montana Nursing CE Requirements
Everything Montana RNs need for license renewal — required contact hours,
renewal cycle, mandatory topics, and the best continuing-education providers, in one place.
Required Hours
No CE required for RNs/LPNs/APRNs to renew (the 24-hour requirement was REPEALED effective November 18, 2023)
Renewal Cycle
Biennial (every 2 years)
Tracking / Reporting
Nothing to submit for renewal. The Board still offers free CE (e.g., scope of practice, ethics) for nurses who want it.
Renewal Deadline
Licenses run January 1 – December 31 and expire December 31; half of Montana nurses renew in even years and half in odd years. Renew online before the deadline.
Required & specialty topics
- There is NO continuing education requirement to renew a Montana nursing license as of November 18, 2023.
- APRNs maintain national certification and meet competence-development / prescriptive-authority rules (ARM 24.159.1468-1469).
Good to know
- Montana is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
- This is a recent change — confirm current rules with the Board before relying on it.
Recommended CE providers for Montana nurses
CEUfast · $39 / yr unlimited
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NurseCE4Less · $59 / yr unlimited
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Nurse.com
Large accredited library with structured state renewal packages and built-in CE tracking.
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Elite Learning
Unlimited CE passes covering required state topics, with mobile access and reporting.
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LearnTastic
ANCC-accredited, state-specific CE bundles you can buy as a package — pay only for the hours you need.
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NetCE
One of the largest jointly-accredited CE providers, with a deep catalog of individual courses and special offers.
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Verify before you rely on this. This page is a free planning guide, not legal or
licensing advice. Nursing CE rules change and individual situations vary (specialty, license type,
first renewal, endorsement). Confirm your exact requirements with the
Montana Board of Nursing (DLI) before completing any course or renewal.
Last verified 2026-05-29 · Source: Montana Board of Nursing / DLI (boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/nursing).
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