Massachusetts RN license renewal requirements

What Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing requires registered nurses to complete for license renewal — total hours, the topics that are specifically mandated, and how often each one comes due.

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Total required

15 contact hours

every 2 years, at renewal

Applies to
Registered Nurses licensed in Massachusetts
Renewal cycle
2 years
Mandated topics
3 mandated subjects

Renewal at a glance

How to renew your Massachusetts RN license

  1. Confirm your renewal date

    Check the expiration date on your Massachusetts RN license and begin before the board deadline.

  2. Complete the required education

    Complete 15 contact hours every 2 years, including any mandated subjects listed below.

  3. Keep your completion records

    Save course certificates and supporting documents in case the board requests proof or selects your renewal for audit.

  4. Renew through the official board

    Submit your renewal through Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and confirm that your renewed license is active.

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Mandated topics

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Massachusetts mandates 3 specific subjects. A free account shows which subjects they are, the hours earmarked for each, and how often each comes due — including the ones due only every second or third renewal, which are exactly what gets missed.

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Quick answers

Massachusetts RN renewal questions

How many CE hours are required for Massachusetts RN renewal?

Massachusetts requires 15 contact hours every 2 years for this license.

How often does a Massachusetts RN license renew?

The published renewal cycle is 2 years. Confirm your individual expiration date with Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.

Where should I verify the requirements before renewing?

Use the official source from Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. A free Currendo account shows the exact source link and the date these figures were last checked, below.

Source & verification

Where this comes from

Issuing board
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
Primary source
The board’s own published document, linked in full — free with an account.
Last verified
Every figure on this page carries the date it was last checked — shown free with an account.
Re-checked
Every 90 days, and whenever the board posts a rule change. A page that falls behind says so at the top rather than presenting stale figures as current.
Not legal advice
Currendo publishes what the board publishes. Confirm with Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing before you rely on it for a renewal deadline.

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