New Hampshire LPN CE Courses (2026)
To renew your LPN license in New Hampshire you need to satisfy the New Hampshire Board of Nursing (administered by the NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, OPLC)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 30 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.
What New Hampshire requires for LPN renewal
| CE hours required | 30 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | New Hampshire Board of Nursing (administered by the NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, OPLC) |
Under the continued-competency rules (Nur 403/404), an LPN must complete 30 contact hours of continuing education during each two-year renewal period; activities (workshops, conferences, lectures, independent study) must pertain to the licensee's scope of practice (no specific mandated topics for LPN/RN). In addition, the licensee must document at least 400 hours of active nursing practice within the four years prior to renewal. The CE-hours and practice-hours requirements are both required (not an either/or) for standard active renewal.
Full LPN renewal guide for New Hampshire (deadlines, fees & CE) →
New Hampshire LPN CE course providers
- Nurse.com CE
Accredited nursing CE for LPNs/LVNs, including state-mandated topic courses.
- Elite Learning — Nursing CE
State-specific LPN/LVN CE packages built around each state's renewal rules.
- CEUfast
ANCC-accredited unlimited-CE subscription accepted for LPNs in most states.
- Wild Iris Medical Education
Individual accredited nursing CE courses for LPNs/LVNs.
New Hampshire LPN CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my LPN license in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire requires about 30 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Under the continued-competency rules (Nur 403/404), an LPN must complete 30 contact hours of continuing education during each two-year renewal period; activities (workshops, conferences, lectures, independent study) must pertain to the licensee's scope of practice (no specific mandated topics for LPN/RN). In addition, the licensee must document at least 400 hours of active nursing practice within the four years prior to renewal. The CE-hours and practice-hours requirements are both required (not an either/or) for standard active renewal.
Do online LPN CE courses count in New Hampshire?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing (administered by the NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, OPLC). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my New Hampshire LPN CE?
New Hampshire generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the New Hampshire Board of Nursing (administered by the NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, OPLC).
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the New Hampshire Board of Nursing (administered by the NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, OPLC). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.