Mississippi Nursing License: Requirements, Cost & How to Apply (2026)

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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https://www.msbn.ms.gov/node/102

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

LPN expanded-role renewal for IV therapy or hemodialysis requires at least 10 contact hours directly related to that role.

LPN expanded-role renewal for IV therapy or hemodialysis requires at least 10 contact hours directly related to that role.

LPN EXPANDED ROLE RENEWAL: This application should be used by licensed practical nurses who wish to renew their expanded role certification in IV Therapy or Hemodialysis and are required to complete a minimum of 10 contact hours directly related to the expanded role during a current renewal period

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Completion of twenty contact hours of continuing education directly related to nursing practice within the two (2) year period immediately before such application for renewal or reinstatement of the nursing license.

For nurses returning after five years without practice, 20 contact hours directly related to nursing practice earned within the preceding two years are an accepted competency option.

Completion of twenty contact hours of continuing education directly related to nursing practice within the two (2) year period immediately prior to such application for renewal or reinstatement of the nursing license.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

An inactive license does not permit nursing practice.

An inactive license does not permit nursing practice.

A nurse holding an inactive license can not practice as a licensed nurse.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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https://gateway.licensure.msbn.ms.gov

RN RENEWAL: This application should be used by registered nurses who wish to renew their license during a current renewal period (October 1 through December 31 – even numbered years)

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

October 1 through December 31 – even numbered years; October 1 through December 31 – odd numbered years

October 1 through December 31 – even numbered years; October 1 through December 31 – odd numbered years Applies to: RN renewal: even-numbered years; LPN renewal: odd-numbered years.

RN RENEWAL: This application should be used by registered nurses who wish to renew their license during a current renewal period (October 1 through December 31 – even numbered years) LPN RENEWAL: This application should be used by licensed practical nurses who wish to renew their license during a current renewal period (October 1 through December 31 – odd numbered years).

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Currently licensed out-of-state RNs or LPNs who have never held a Mississippi license apply by endorsement.

Currently licensed out-of-state RNs or LPNs who have never held a Mississippi license apply by endorsement.

This application should be used to obtain licensure in Mississippi if a currently licensed registered nurse or licensed practical from another state has never held a Mississippi license.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Licensure by examination uses NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN.

Licensure by examination uses NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN.

Application for licensure by NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Routine RN/LPN renewal does not mandate CEUs, but nurses who have been out of practice for more than five years must meet additional competency requirements.

Routine RN/LPN renewal does not mandate CEUs, but nurses who have been out of practice for more than five years must meet additional competency requirements.

The Mississippi Nursing Practice Law does not mandate CEUs as a prerequisite to renewing or maintaining a RN or LPN license. If the RN or LPN has been out of practice for greater than five (5) years, the RN or LPN will be required to comply with Continuing Education requirements for the renewal.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026