Michigan RN CE Courses (2026)
To renew your RN license in Michigan you need to satisfy the Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA, Bureau of Professional Licensing)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 25 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 Michigan requires for RN renewal
| CE hours required | 25 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | CE Broker |
| Governing body | Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA, Bureau of Professional Licensing) |
25 contact hours of board-approved CE per two-year period, including at least 2 hours in pain and symptom management. Implicit-bias training of 1 hour per year of the license cycle is required at each renewal, plus a one-time human-trafficking identification course. Nurses first licensed on/after May 8, 2024 have modified CE for their first renewal.
Full RN renewal guide for Michigan (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Michigan RN CE course providers
- Nurse.com CE
Large catalog of accredited nursing CE, including state-mandated topic courses.
- Elite Learning — Nursing CE
State-specific RN CE packages bundled around each state's renewal requirements.
- CEUfast
ANCC-accredited unlimited-CE subscription accepted in most states.
- Wild Iris Medical Education
Individual accredited nursing CE courses, including pharmacology and ethics.
- Western Schools
RN CE course bundles organized by state renewal rules.
Michigan RN CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my RN license in Michigan?
Michigan requires about 25 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. 25 contact hours of board-approved CE per two-year period, including at least 2 hours in pain and symptom management. Implicit-bias training of 1 hour per year of the license cycle is required at each renewal, plus a one-time human-trafficking identification course. Nurses first licensed on/after May 8, 2024 have modified CE for their first renewal.
Do online RN CE courses count in Michigan?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA, Bureau of Professional Licensing) and the completion is reported through CE Broker. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Michigan RN CE?
Michigan uses CE Broker to track RN continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA, Bureau of Professional Licensing). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
Official Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA, Bureau of Professional Licensing) site →