Michigan Registered Nurse Renewal requirements

### RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST - Online Application for a Registered and/or Practical Nurse License Renewal – Must be completed by visiting www.michigan.gov/miplus. - Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse License Renewal Fee: $131.00 (Must be paid by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover credit or debit card) - Registered Nurse with Specialty Certification Renewal Fee: $161.40 (if applicable) - Renewal Cycle: 2 years

| | Nurse LPN | \* | 2 | $131.00 | | Nurse RN | \* | 2 | $131.00 | | Nurse RN Specialty | \* | 2 | $30.40 | | Nursing Home Administrator | \* | 2 | $134.30 | | Occupational Therapist | \* | 2 | $165.40 | | Occupational Therapy Assistant | \* | 2 | $165.40 | | Optometrist | \* | 2 | $209.60 | | Optometrist - Special Volunteer | \* | 2 | Free | | Osteopathic Physician | \* | 3 | $314.40 | | Osteopathic Physician Clinical Academic | \* | 1 | $33.00 | | Osteopathic Physician

 Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse License Renewal Fee: $131.00 (Must be paid by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover credit or debit card)

- RN or LPN Relicensure: $232.90 **Applicants for relicensure whose license has lapsed for less than 3 years preceding the date of application for relicensure and not currently licensed in another state or Canadian province, must complete the following requirements:**

|  | Registered Nurse with Specialty Certification Renewal Fee: $161.40 (if applicable) | | --- | --- | |  | Renewal Cycle: 2 years | |  | Good Moral Character Questions – Documentation and explanation will be required if you answer “yes” to | either question to show at the current time you have the ability to, and are likely to, serve the public in a fair, honest and open manner, that you are rehabilitated, or that the substance of the former offense is not

- RN or LPN Relicensure: $232.90 **Applicants for relicensure whose license has lapsed for less than 3 years preceding the date of application for relicensure and not currently licensed in another state or Canadian province, must complete the following requirements:**

### RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST - Online Application for a Registered and/or Practical Nurse License Renewal – Must be completed by visiting www.michigan.gov/miplus. - Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse License Renewal Fee: $131.00 (Must be paid by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover credit or debit card) - Registered Nurse with Specialty Certification Renewal Fee: $161.40 (if applicable) - Renewal Cycle: 2 years

 Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse License Renewal Fee: $131.00 (Must be paid by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover credit or debit card)

| | Nurse LPN | \* | 2 | $131.00 | | Nurse RN | \* | 2 | $131.00 | | Nurse RN Specialty | \* | 2 | $30.40 | | Nursing Home Administrator | \* | 2 | $134.30 | | Occupational Therapist | \* | 2 | $165.40 | | Occupational Therapy Assistant | \* | 2 | $165.40 | | Optometrist | \* | 2 | $209.60 | | Optometrist - Special Volunteer | \* | 2 | Free | | Osteopathic Physician | \* | 3 | $314.40 | | Osteopathic Physician Clinical Academic | \* | 1 | $33.00 | | Osteopathic Physician

|  | Registered Nurse with Specialty Certification Renewal Fee: $161.40 (if applicable) | | --- | --- | |  | Renewal Cycle: 2 years | |  | Good Moral Character Questions – Documentation and explanation will be required if you answer “yes” to | either question to show at the current time you have the ability to, and are likely to, serve the public in a fair, honest and open manner, that you are rehabilitated, or that the substance of the former offense is not

However, there is an additional $20.00 late fee if you renew your license in the 60-day grace period. - Michigan nurses are required to earn 25 hours of continuing education within the 2-year period preceding the date of renewal.

However, there is an additional $20.00 late fee if you renew your license in the 60-day grace period

However, there is an additional $20.00 late fee if you renew your license in the 60-day grace period.

### RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST - Online Application for a Registered and/or Practical Nurse License Renewal – Must be completed by visiting www.michigan.gov/miplus. - Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse License Renewal Fee: $131.00 (Must be paid by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover credit or debit card) - Registered Nurse with Specialty Certification Renewal Fee: $161.40 (if applicable) - Renewal Cycle: 2 years

 Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse License Renewal Fee: $131.00 (Must be paid by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover credit or debit card)

| | Nurse LPN | \* | 2 | $131.00 | | Nurse RN | \* | 2 | $131.00 | | Nurse RN Specialty | \* | 2 | $30.40 | | Nursing Home Administrator | \* | 2 | $134.30 | | Occupational Therapist | \* | 2 | $165.40 | | Occupational Therapy Assistant | \* | 2 | $165.40 | | Optometrist | \* | 2 | $209.60 | | Optometrist - Special Volunteer | \* | 2 | Free | | Osteopathic Physician | \* | 3 | $314.40 | | Osteopathic Physician Clinical Academic | \* | 1 | $33.00 | | Osteopathic Physician

### RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST - Online Application for a Registered and/or Practical Nurse License Renewal – Must be completed by visiting www.michigan.gov/miplus. - Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse License Renewal Fee: $131.00 (Must be paid by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover credit or debit card) - Registered Nurse with Specialty Certification Renewal Fee: $161.40 (if applicable) - Renewal Cycle: 2 years

|  | Registered Nurse with Specialty Certification Renewal Fee: $161.40 (if applicable) | | --- | --- | |  | Renewal Cycle: 2 years | |  | Good Moral Character Questions – Documentation and explanation will be required if you answer “yes” to | either question to show at the current time you have the ability to, and are likely to, serve the public in a fair, honest and open manner, that you are rehabilitated, or that the substance of the former offense is not

However, there is an additional $20.00 late fee if you renew your license in the 60-day grace period. - Michigan nurses are required to earn 25 hours of continuing education within the 2-year period preceding the date of renewal.

However, there is an additional $20.00 late fee if you renew your license in the 60-day grace period

However, there is an additional $20.00 late fee if you renew your license in the 60-day grace period.

- RN or LPN Relicensure: $232.90 **Applicants for relicensure whose license has lapsed for less than 3 years preceding the date of application for relicensure and not currently licensed in another state or Canadian province, must complete the following requirements:**

**Applicants for relicensure whose license has lapsed for 3 years but less than 7 years preceding the date** **of application for relicensure and not currently licensed in another state or Canadian province, must** **complete the following requirements:**  Continuing Education – Submit proof of having completed 25 hours of continuing education in courses and

**application for relicensure and not currently licensed in another state or Canadian province, must** **complete the following requirements:**  Continuing Education – Submit proof of having completed 25 hours of continuing education in courses and programs approved by the board, including not less than 2 hours in pain and symptom management, with a minimum of 3 hours in each of the following areas, all of which were earned within the 2-year period immediately before the

 Accept Renewal Attestation – By accepting the renewal attestation you as the licensee are certifying that you have met the continuing education requirements during the renewal period and all information provided on your renewal application is true and correct: ➢ 25 hours of continuing education in courses or programs approved by the board of which includes a minimum of 2 hours in pain and pain and symptom management

No more than 12 credit hours may be earned during a 24-hour period.

If your initial Michigan RN or LPN license was issued on or after May 8, 2024, you are required to complete CEs for your first renewal.

However, there is an additional $20.00 late fee if you renew your license in the 60-day grace period. - Michigan nurses are required to earn 25 hours of continuing education within the 2-year period preceding the date of renewal.

** Michigan nurses are required to earn 25 hours of continuing education within the 2-year

However, there is an additional $20.00 late fee if you renew your license in the 60-day grace period. - Michigan nurses are required to earn 25 hours of continuing education within the 2-year period preceding the date of renewal.

** Michigan nurses are required to earn 25 hours of continuing education within the 2-year

If your initial Michigan RN or LPN license was issued on or after May 8, 2024, you are required to complete CEs for your first renewal.

At least 2 of these hours must be in pain and pain symptom management

At least 2 of these hours must be in pain and pain symptom management.

**PLEASE NOTE: Nurses who hold specialty licenses may have additional requirements.

At least 2 of these hours must be in pain and pain symptom management

At least 2 of these hours must be in pain and pain symptom management

 Online Application for a Registered and/or Practical Nurse License Renewal – Must be completed by visiting **www.michigan.gov/miplus**.

You can renew online by logging into your MiPLUS account at http://www.michigan.gov/MiPLUS.

 Accept Renewal Attestation – By accepting the renewal attestation you as the licensee are certifying that you have met the continuing education requirements during the renewal period and all information provided on your renewal application is true and correct: ➢ 25 hours of continuing education in courses or programs approved by the board of which includes a minimum of 2 hours in pain and pain and symptom management

Remember to notify the Department of any address change by completing a MiPLUS modification

license. Remember to notify the Department of any address change by completing a MiPLUS modification.

Remember to notify the Department of any address change by completing a MiPLUS modification.

 Online Application for a Registered and/or Practical Nurse License Renewal – Must be completed by visiting **www.michigan.gov/miplus**.

You can renew online by logging into your MiPLUS account at http://www.michigan.gov/MiPLUS.

** You can renew online by logging into your MiPLUS account at http://www.michigan.gov/MiPLUS.

#### ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR RELICENSURE (These are in addition to the requirements stated above that apply to All applicants) - Online application can be completed by visiting www.michigan.gov/miplus and selecting **MiPLUS Login**.

Once logged in, select **“Modification”** next to your license number and this will start the relicensure process. - Application Fee + 2 year license fee: (Must be paid by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover credit or debit card):

 Online application can be completed by visiting www.michigan.gov/miplus, select **MiPLUS Login**, select “**Modification**” next to your license number and this will start the relicensure process.

You may pay your renewal fee by using a debit or credit card containing a Discover, MasterCard, American Express, or Visa logo.

 Online Application for a Registered and/or Practical Nurse License Renewal – Must be completed by visiting **www.michigan.gov/miplus**.

You can renew online by logging into your MiPLUS account at http://www.michigan.gov/MiPLUS.

** You can renew online by logging into your MiPLUS account at http://www.michigan.gov/MiPLUS.

 Online Application for a Registered and/or Practical Nurse License Renewal – Must be completed by visiting **www.michigan.gov/miplus**.

You can renew online by logging into your MiPLUS account at http://www.michigan.gov/MiPLUS.

You may pay your renewal fee by using a debit or credit card containing a Discover, MasterCard, American Express, or Visa logo.

Remember to notify the Department of any address change by completing a MiPLUS modification

license. Remember to notify the Department of any address change by completing a MiPLUS modification.

Remember to notify the Department of any address change by completing a MiPLUS modification.

- Yes, there is a 60-day grace period in which you may renew your license without having to go through the relicensure process.

** Yes, there is a 60-day grace period in which you may renew your license without having to go through the relicensure process.

** Yes, there is a 60-day grace period in which you may renew your license without having to go through the relicensure process.

However, there is an additional $20.00 late fee if you renew your license in the 60-day grace period. - Michigan nurses are required to earn 25 hours of continuing education within the 2-year period preceding the date of renewal.

However, there is an additional $20.00 late fee if you renew your license in the 60-day grace period

However, there is an additional $20.00 late fee if you renew your license in the 60-day grace period.

- RN or LPN Relicensure: $232.90 **Applicants for relicensure whose license has lapsed for less than 3 years preceding the date of application for relicensure and not currently licensed in another state or Canadian province, must complete the following requirements:**

- Yes, there is a 60-day grace period in which you may renew your license without having to go through the relicensure process.

** Yes, there is a 60-day grace period in which you may renew your license without having to go through the relicensure process.

** Yes, there is a 60-day grace period in which you may renew your license without having to go through the relicensure process.

- Yes, there is a 60-day grace period in which you may renew your license without having to go through the relicensure process.

** Yes, there is a 60-day grace period in which you may renew your license without having to go through the relicensure process.

** Yes, there is a 60-day grace period in which you may renew your license without having to go through the relicensure process.

- RN or LPN Relicensure: $232.90 **Applicants for relicensure whose license has lapsed for less than 3 years preceding the date of application for relicensure and not currently licensed in another state or Canadian province, must complete the following requirements:**

- Yes, there is a 60-day grace period in which you may renew your license without having to go through the relicensure process.

** Yes, there is a 60-day grace period in which you may renew your license without having to go through the relicensure process.

** Yes, there is a 60-day grace period in which you may renew your license without having to go through the relicensure process.

- Yes, there is a 60-day grace period in which you may renew your license without having to go through the relicensure process.

** Yes, there is a 60-day grace period in which you may renew your license without having to go through the relicensure process.

** Yes, there is a 60-day grace period in which you may renew your license without having to go through the relicensure process.

However, there is an additional $20.00 late fee if you renew your license in the 60-day grace period. - Michigan nurses are required to earn 25 hours of continuing education within the 2-year period preceding the date of renewal.

However, there is an additional $20.00 late fee if you renew your license in the 60-day grace period

However, there is an additional $20.00 late fee if you renew your license in the 60-day grace period.

The Board conducts a random audit after each renewal period.

of all licensees who renewed will be randomly selected and notified by mail that they must submit evidence of having earned the required education.

If you are **MICHIGAN NURSING FAQS** Revision Date 6/2024 Page **3** of **9** selected for the audit, then you will be required to submit **copies** of the CE certificates you earned.

**(Please retain your originals.)

You are required to maintain your own records and keep documentation on hand for a minimum of 4 years.

The Board conducts a random audit after each renewal period.

of all licensees who renewed will be randomly selected and notified by mail that they must submit evidence of having earned the required education.

If you are **MICHIGAN NURSING FAQS** Revision Date 6/2024 Page **3** of **9** selected for the audit, then you will be required to submit **copies** of the CE certificates you earned.

**(Please retain your originals.)

You are required to maintain your own records and keep documentation on hand for a minimum of 4 years.

** The Board does not maintain a record of continuing education earned.

The Board conducts a random audit after each renewal period.

of all licensees who renewed will be randomly selected and notified by mail that they must submit evidence of having earned the required education.

If you are **MICHIGAN NURSING FAQS** Revision Date 6/2024 Page **3** of **9** selected for the audit, then you will be required to submit **copies** of the CE certificates you earned.

**(Please retain your originals.)

You are not required to submit continuing education information when you renew your license.

** The Board does not maintain a record of continuing education earned.

You are required to maintain your own records and keep documentation on hand for a minimum of 4 years.

The Board conducts a random audit after each renewal period.

of all licensees who renewed will be randomly selected and notified by mail that they must submit evidence of having earned the required education.

If you are **MICHIGAN NURSING FAQS** Revision Date 6/2024 Page **3** of **9** selected for the audit, then you will be required to submit **copies** of the CE certificates you earned.

**(Please retain your originals.)

 Online Application for a Registered and/or Practical Nurse License Renewal – Must be completed by visiting **www.michigan.gov/miplus**.

You can renew online by logging into your MiPLUS account at http://www.michigan.gov/MiPLUS.

** You can renew online by logging into your MiPLUS account at http://www.michigan.gov/MiPLUS.

#### ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR RELICENSURE (These are in addition to the requirements stated above that apply to All applicants) - Online application can be completed by visiting www.michigan.gov/miplus and selecting **MiPLUS Login**.

Once logged in, select **“Modification”** next to your license number and this will start the relicensure process. - Application Fee + 2 year license fee: (Must be paid by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover credit or debit card):

If your initial Michigan RN or LPN license was issued on or after May 8, 2024, you are required to complete CEs for your first renewal.

# Nursing Licensing Guide and FAQs ## On this Page ### LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST #### APPLICATION AND FEES - Application Fee + 2 year license fee: (Must be paid by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover credit or debit card) Registered Nurse (RN) by Examination or Endorsement $212.90 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by Examination or Endorsement $212.90

It is your responsibility as a licensed health professional to renew your license on time.

### RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST - Online Application for a Registered and/or Practical Nurse License Renewal – Must be completed by visiting www.michigan.gov/miplus. - Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse License Renewal Fee: $131.00 (Must be paid by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover credit or debit card) - Registered Nurse with Specialty Certification Renewal Fee: $161.40 (if applicable) - Renewal Cycle: 2 years

# Nursing Licensing Guide and FAQs ## On this Page ### LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST #### APPLICATION AND FEES - Application Fee + 2 year license fee: (Must be paid by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover credit or debit card) Registered Nurse (RN) by Examination or Endorsement $212.90 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by Examination or Endorsement $212.90

 Online Application for a Registered and/or Practical Nurse License Renewal – Must be completed by visiting **www.michigan.gov/miplus**.

You can renew online by logging into your MiPLUS account at http://www.michigan.gov/MiPLUS.

** You can renew online by logging into your MiPLUS account at http://www.michigan.gov/MiPLUS.

#### ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR RELICENSURE (These are in addition to the requirements stated above that apply to All applicants) - Online application can be completed by visiting www.michigan.gov/miplus and selecting **MiPLUS Login**.

Once logged in, select **“Modification”** next to your license number and this will start the relicensure process. - Application Fee + 2 year license fee: (Must be paid by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover credit or debit card):

If your initial Michigan RN or LPN license was issued on or after May 8, 2024, you are required to complete CEs for your first renewal.

# Nursing Licensing Guide and FAQs ## On this Page ### LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST #### APPLICATION AND FEES - Application Fee + 2 year license fee: (Must be paid by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover credit or debit card) Registered Nurse (RN) by Examination or Endorsement $212.90 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by Examination or Endorsement $212.90

### RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST - Online Application for a Registered and/or Practical Nurse License Renewal – Must be completed by visiting www.michigan.gov/miplus. - Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse License Renewal Fee: $131.00 (Must be paid by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover credit or debit card) - Registered Nurse with Specialty Certification Renewal Fee: $161.40 (if applicable) - Renewal Cycle: 2 years

# Nursing Licensing Guide and FAQs ## On this Page ### LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST #### APPLICATION AND FEES - Application Fee + 2 year license fee: (Must be paid by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover credit or debit card) Registered Nurse (RN) by Examination or Endorsement $212.90 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by Examination or Endorsement $212.90

 Online Application for a Registered and/or Practical Nurse License Renewal – Must be completed by visiting **www.michigan.gov/miplus**.

You can renew online by logging into your MiPLUS account at http://www.michigan.gov/MiPLUS.

#### ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR RELICENSURE (These are in addition to the requirements stated above that apply to All applicants) - Online application can be completed by visiting www.michigan.gov/miplus and selecting **MiPLUS Login**.

Once logged in, select **“Modification”** next to your license number and this will start the relicensure process. - Application Fee + 2 year license fee: (Must be paid by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover credit or debit card):

 Online application can be completed by visiting www.michigan.gov/miplus, select **MiPLUS Login**, select “**Modification**” next to your license number and this will start the relicensure process.