Mississippi Nursing License Renewal: Deadlines, CE & How to Renew
Quick answer
October 1 through December 31 – even numbered years; October 1 through December 31 – odd numbered years
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
When is Mississippi nursing license renewal due?
Renewal cycle in years
Not verified yet
Exact renewal deadline rule
October 1 through December 31 – even numbered years; October 1 through December 31 – 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).Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
Use the expiration date printed on your license. These rules do not establish a personal expiration date.
How much does nursing license renewal cost in Mississippi?
Renewal fee
Not verified yet
What are the continuing education requirements?
CE hours
Not verified yet
CE topics and conditions
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.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
What renewal exceptions or conditions apply?
Agency guidance
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 periodOfficial source
Agency guidance
An inactive license does not permit nursing practice.
A nurse holding an inactive license can not practice as a licensed nurse.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
How do I renew my nursing license online in Mississippi?
Online renewal link: Not verified yet. Check the official agency for renewal instructions.
Get a renewal reminder
Enter the expiration date on your license, then choose email reminders. Confirm your email to activate them; unsubscribe in one click.
Which official sources support this guide?
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources
Official sources and verification (4)
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
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).Official source
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.Official source
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 periodOfficial source
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.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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