Nebraska license renewal and CE requirements
Renewal cycle, continuing education hours, and mandated topics for each healthcare license type in Nebraska, read from the state board and dated. 15 of 27 license types are verified so far.
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Requirements by license type
Units differ by profession: contact hours, CME credits, and CEUs are not interchangeable.
| License | Renewal | CE per cycle | Mandated topics | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse | Two-year | 20 contact hours | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Two-year | 20 contact hours | Continuing education regarding prescribing opiates, including the prescription drug monitoring program | September 8, 2026 |
| Osteopathic Physician (DO) | Two-year | 50 CME credits | Continuing education on prescribing opiates, including the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician (MD) | Two-year | 50 CME credits | Continuing education on prescribing opiates, including the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician Assistant | Two-year | 50 CME credits | Continuing education regarding prescribing opiates, including the prescription drug monitoring program | September 8, 2026 |
| Registered Nurse | Two-year | 20 contact hours | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Certified Nurse-Midwife | Two-year | 20 contact hours | Continuing education regarding prescribing opiates | September 10, 2026 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | Two-year | 20 contact hours | None listed | September 8, 2026 |
| Occupational Therapist | Two-year | 20 contact hours | None listed | September 9, 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | Two-year | 15 contact hours | None listed | September 9, 2026 |
| Pharmacist | Two-year | 30 contact hours | None listed | September 11, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist | Two-year | 20 contact hours | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Two-year | 10 contact hours | None listed | September 8, 2026 |
| Dental Hygienist | Two-year | 30 contact hours | Infection control continuing education; Continuing education in each expanded function permit area | September 8, 2026 |
| Dentist | Two-year | 30 contact hours | Infection control continuing education; Prescribing opiates and the prescription drug monitoring program; Anesthesia or sedation administration and management for the dental office | September 8, 2026 |
Coming soon for Nebraska
These license types are coming soon. We publish a combination only after reading the board's own rule, so nothing is estimated here.
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Respiratory Therapist
- Psychologist
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Radiologic Technologist
- Registered Dietitian
- Optometrist
- Chiropractor
- Podiatrist
- Paramedic
Read from state board pages, statutes, and administrative rules. Requirements change through legislative sessions, so confirm with the board before relying on them. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.