CNA License Renewal in Nebraska (2026)

CNA license renewal in Nebraska is handled by the Nebraska DHHS — Nurse Aide Registry (Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit), which requires Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)s to renew every 24 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Nebraska CNA renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Nebraska does not issue a periodic renewal with a fixed expiration; the registry lists no expiration unless status is lapsed or ineligible. To stay Active, an aide must have worked in a paid nurse-aide position within the prior 24 months in an approved setting; with no such work the status becomes Lapsed.
CE hours required	See board
Renewal fee	see board (fee not fixed/published)
Online renewal	Check board
Governing body	Nebraska DHHS — Nurse Aide Registry (Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit)

Go to the official Nebraska DHHS — Nurse Aide Registry (Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit) renewal page →

Last verified 2026-06-01 from the Nebraska DHHS — Nurse Aide Registry (Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit). manual review of Nebraska DHHS Nurse Aide Registry page.

Continuing-education requirements for CNAs in Nebraska

Nebraska imposes no CE/in-service hours to keep an existing aide active — status is maintained solely by paid nurse-aide work within 24 months. (The 75-hour training course and 1-hour abuse training are initial-certification requirements, not renewal.)

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How to renew your CNA license in Nebraska

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Nebraska DHHS — Nurse Aide Registry (Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit) portal.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: There is no application and no fee for nurse aides in Nebraska, and no renewal transaction to complete — registry status updates from employer-submitted hire/termination forms. Aides can self-print a wallet card from the online registry.

CNA license renewal in Nebraska: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my CNA license in Nebraska?

Nebraska CNA licenses renew every 24 months. Nebraska does not issue a periodic renewal with a fixed expiration; the registry lists no expiration unless status is lapsed or ineligible. To stay Active, an aide must have worked in a paid nurse-aide position within the prior 24 months in an approved setting; with no such work the status becomes Lapsed.

Can I renew my Nebraska CNA license online?

Check the Nebraska DHHS — Nurse Aide Registry (Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit) for the current renewal method.

What happens if I let my Nebraska CNA license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the Nebraska DHHS — Nurse Aide Registry (Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit) promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

All states: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) renewal