Below are the primary license renewal and continuing education requirements for nurses licensed in Massachusetts. Please visit the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing CE page for more information on continuing education requirements.
RN/LPN: 15 contact hours every 2 years
APRN: 15 contact hours every 2 years; maintain board certification
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Massachusetts legislation is pending for becoming a nursing compact state, which allows nurses to hold multi-state licenses. Check the NCSBN site to stay updated.
Steps to renew your Massachusetts nursing license
- Verify the status of your license
Visit the Verification page in order to confirm your license.
- Complete your Massachusetts nursing continuing education requirements before your license expires
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- Go to the Massachusetts Board of Nursing site to enter your renewal application
Visit the Massachusetts Board of Nursing Renewal Information page for specifics.
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Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
Phone: (800) 414-0168 or (617) 973-0900
Fax: (617) 973-0984
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-in-nursing
239 Causeway Street
Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114
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