Wisconsin APRN license renewal requirements
Wisconsin DSPS Board of Nursing requires no continuing education hours of advanced practice registered nurses at renewal. What it does require, and where that comes from, is below.
Renewal at a glance
How to renew your Wisconsin APRN license
- Confirm your renewal date
Check the expiration date on your Wisconsin APRN license and begin before the board deadline.
- Confirm whether education applies
Wisconsin does not set a general CE-hour requirement for this license. Review the board instructions for any other renewal conditions.
- Keep your completion records
Save course certificates and supporting documents in case the board requests proof or selects your renewal for audit.
- Renew through the official board
Submit your renewal through Wisconsin DSPS Board of Nursing and confirm that your renewed license is active.
The direct link to the official Wisconsin source is free with an account.
National certification
The second clock: your certifying body
Wisconsin licenses you. A national board certifies you, on its own cycle and with its own hour requirements. Both have to be satisfied, and they rarely line up.
Nurse Practitioner
NP- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) ↗
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) ↗
The verified hour requirements for each body are free with an account.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
CRNAThe verified hour requirements for this body are free with an account.
Certified Nurse-Midwife
CNMThe verified hour requirements for this body are free with an account.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
CNSThe verified hour requirements for this body are free with an account.
Quick answers
Wisconsin APRN renewal questions
How many CE hours are required for Wisconsin APRN renewal?
Wisconsin does not require general continuing education hours for this license renewal.
How often does a Wisconsin APRN license renew?
The published renewal cycle is 2 years. Confirm your individual expiration date with Wisconsin DSPS Board of Nursing.
Where should I verify the requirements before renewing?
Use the official source from Wisconsin DSPS Board of Nursing. A free Currendo account shows the exact source link and the date these figures were last checked, below.
Source & verification
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