Idaho
Registered Nurse CE & renewal requirements in Idaho (2026)
Varies — verify contact hours with your state board, on a 24-month renewal cycle with Idaho Board of Nursing.
Renewal cycle
Every 24 months
Biennial; licenses expire August 31 of odd-numbered years
Continuing education
Varies — verify contact hours with your state board
No single hour total: under IDAPA 23.01.01.061 nurses complete at least 2 Board-recognized activities (practice, education, or professional engagement) each cycle; 15 contact hours of CE counts as only ONE activity and must be paired with a second
Source: Idaho Board of Nursing · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit Idaho Board of Nursing
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- How often do registered nurses renew their license in Idaho?
- Biennial; licenses expire August 31 of odd-numbered years
- How many contact hours do I need in Idaho?
- Varies — verify contact hours with your state board. No single hour total: under IDAPA 23.01.01.061 nurses complete at least 2 Board-recognized activities (practice, education, or professional engagement) each cycle; 15 contact hours of CE counts as only ONE activity and must be paired with a second
- Where do I renew my Registered Nurse license in Idaho?
- Through Idaho Board of Nursing. We verified these details on 2026-07-05 — always confirm with the board before your deadline.
- Is this page official?
- No — Credlark is an independent organizational tool, not the licensing board. This page cites its source and check date; use it to plan, then confirm with your board.