LPN License Renewal in Nebraska (2026)

LPN license renewal in Nebraska is handled by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (administers the Board of Nursing), which requires Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)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 LPN renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	LPN licenses renew biennially and all expire on October 31 of each odd-numbered year. The renewal covers the 24-month period immediately preceding the renewal date.
CE hours required	20 hours
Renewal fee	$123.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (administers the Board of Nursing)

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Last verified 2026-06-01 from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (administers the Board of Nursing). automated research workflow (official nebraska Board of Nursing), confidence medium.

Continuing-education requirements for LPNs in Nebraska

Nebraska uses continued-competency requirements rather than fixed CE alone. To renew, an LPN must meet one of several pathways/waivers. The most common pathway requires having practiced nursing at least 500 hours in the past 5 years AND completing at least 20 contact hours of approved nursing continuing education within the past 2 years. Alternative pathways include recent graduation from an approved nursing program (within 2-5 years) plus 20 contact hours, or completing an approved refresher course. Waivers exist for new licensees (licensed within the past 2 years), full-time military duty over 30 consecutive days, and certain overseas/missionary/military assignments. No specific mandated topic subjects were verified. Licensees must retain CE documentation for audit.

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How to renew your LPN license in Nebraska

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (administers the Board of Nursing) portal.
Complete the required 20 CE hours.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Nebraska calls the credential Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); only California and Texas use Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). Nebraska's "Board of Nursing" is an advisory board; licensing is administered by the DHHS Licensure Unit, Division of Public Health. RN and LPN share the same renewal cycle, October 31 odd-year deadline, and continued-competency framework; the 20-contact-hour figure applies to both. Online renewal is available via the state portal (historically nebraska.mylicense.com; DHHS moved renewals to dhhs.ne.gov/renew around late 2025). The $123 renewal fee is reported consistently across sources referencing the official LPN renewal application but could NOT be directly confirmed on the official PDF/page during this session because the DHHS server repeatedly timed out; treat the fee as likely-but-not-eyes-on-verified. No official late/penalty fee figure was located.

LPN license renewal in Nebraska: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my LPN license in Nebraska?

Nebraska LPN licenses renew every 24 months. LPN licenses renew biennially and all expire on October 31 of each odd-numbered year. The renewal covers the 24-month period immediately preceding the renewal date.

How many CE hours are required to renew an LPN license in Nebraska?

Approximately 20 continuing-education hours per cycle. Nebraska uses continued-competency requirements rather than fixed CE alone. To renew, an LPN must meet one of several pathways/waivers. The most common pathway requires having practiced nursing at least 500 hours in the past 5 years AND completing at least 20 contact hours of approved nursing continuing education within the past 2 years. Alternative pathways include recent graduation from an approved nursing program (within 2-5 years) plus 20 contact hours, or completing an approved refresher course. Waivers exist for new licensees (licensed within the past 2 years), full-time military duty over 30 consecutive days, and certain overseas/missionary/military assignments. No specific mandated topic subjects were verified. Licensees must retain CE documentation for audit. Confirm the current requirement with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (administers the Board of Nursing).

Can I renew my Nebraska LPN license online?

Yes — Nebraska offers online renewal through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (administers the Board of Nursing). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Nebraska LPN license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (administers the Board of Nursing) promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

All states: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) renewal