When is the deadline for renewing my nursing license in Illinois?

The renewal deadline for RN licenses is May 31 of every even-numbered year. The renewal deadline for LPN licenses is January 31 of odd-numbered years. (Source: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation )

What are the requirements for renewing my nursing license in Illinois?

Nurses in Illinois must complete 20 hours of continuing education (CE) during each two-year renewal cycle. At least half of the CE hours must be directly related to the nurse's specialty or practice. Nurses also must pay a renewal fee and submit to a criminal background check. (Source: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation )

What are the requirements for renewing my nursing license in Illinois?

Nurses who fail to renew their license by the deadline will be considered lapsed and unable to practice nursing legally until their license is reinstated. Reinstatement requires a completed application, payment of a reinstatement fee, and proof of compliance with CE and background check requirements. (Source: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation )

How can I track my CE hours and ensure that I have met the requirements for license renewal in Illinois?

Nurses can use the IDFPR's online License Lookup tool to check their renewal status and CE hours. The tool also allows nurses to track their CE hours and providers, as well as search for approved CE courses. (Source: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation )

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Illinois Board of Nursing License Renewal Requirements for Nurses

What are the state license renewal requirements for a nurse in Illinois?

For registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and advanced practice registered nurses in the state of Illinois, there are specific license renewal requirements that the Illinois Board of Nursing determines. These requirements include courses for RNs, LPNs, and APRNs.

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For detailed nursing license renewal information and latest updates, please always refer to the Illinois State Board of Nursing

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CE Requirements for Nursing Licenses

Every two years, the Illinois Nursing Board requires nurses to complete the following continuing education contact hours to comply with licensing requirements:

20 contact hours for RN license renewal
20 contact hours for LPN license renewal
80 contact hours for APRN license renewal

Mandated State Courses

Required: 1 contact hour of Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

The 1 hour sexual harassment prevention training CE course is intended to fit into the licensee’s regular CE requirements. One hour of the 20 hours of required CE for RNs and LPNs must be a sexual harassment prevention training course. For APRNs, one hour of the 80 hours of required CE must be a sexual harassment prevention training course.

Sexual Harassment Training for Illinois Healthcare Professionals

License Expiration and Renewal

Registered Nurse Licenses:

Illinois RN licenses expire in even-numbered years on May 31.

All newly issued RN licenses expire on September 30 of odd-numbered years.

Licensed Practical Nurse Licenses:

Illinois LPN licenses expire in odd-numbered years on January 31.

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licenses:

Illinois APRN licenses expire in even-numbered years on May 31.

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Illinois nursing license renewal information as of September 2019.

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