Understanding Your 2025 Wisconsin Nursing License Renewal

• 2025 Wisconsin nursing license renewal guidelines stipulate that nurses cannot legally work with an expired license.
• Many nurses in Wisconsin do not have time to keep current with each update they must understand in order to renew their license
• Nursing CE Central makes renewal easy to manage renewal, with options for RN, LPN, and APRN continuing education in Wisconsin.

The 2025 Wisconsin nursing license renewal requirements exist for good reason. Our nurses must keep up as best practices evolve, so they are empowered to provide the highest level of care for their patients. 

However, we know you are facing burnout, staffing shortages and the high demands of a complex healthcare system. Nursing CE Central offers quick, effective courses that earn Wisconsin nursing CEUs. 

1. What are the continuing education requirements for the 2025 Wisconsin nursing license renewal? 

The Wisconsin Board of Nursing does not require continuing education for LPNs or RNs at this time. 

APRNs are required to complete 16 contact hours of continuing education every two years, including 14 hours on clinical pharmacology or therapeutics relevant to their area of practice and two hours on responsible prescribing of controlled substances. 

The Wisconsin APRN Bundle includes APRN license renewal CE.  

2. Is Nursing CE Central a Wisconsin Board of Nursing-approved provider? 

Yes! Courses from Nursing CE Central are approved and accepted by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing. 

3. How can I renew my license with the Wisconsin Board of Nursing this year? 

You will complete the online application on LicenseE and pay the required fee ($57 for standard renewal and $82 for a late renewal). 

4. Can I renew now and complete my CEUs later?

No. All Wisconsin APRNs must complete their CE requirements prior to renewing. Failure to complete the required continuing education requirements will result in a lapsed license. 

5. Am I required to complete a test as part of my Wisconsin CEUs?

No. Wisconsin does not require nurses to complete a test to earn CE. Nursing CE Central’s Wisconsin APRN Bundle does not require any test-taking. 

6. Do I need to submit my certificates of completion when I renew?

No. During the application process, you only need to attest to having completed the continuing education requirements during the renewal period. 

7. Do I have to keep documentation proving I completed my 2025 continuing education requirements for renewal?

Yes. Wisconsin requires that you keep a personal record of your certificates of completion in the event of an audit. They do not specify for how long, but Nursing CE Central recommends a minimum of three years. 

8. How can I check that my renewal application is complete?

You can check your application status online on LicenseE. Allow seven to 10 business days for the board to process your application.

9. When is the 2025 Wisconsin license renewal deadline?

LPNs must renew by April 30, 2025. RNs must renew by Feb. 28, 2026. APRNs must renew by Sept. 30, 2026. 

10. What happens if I don’t renew my license before its current expiration date?

You will have to pay a $25 late fee and the $57 renewal fee. License holders have up to five years to renew their license. 

Still have questions?

You can contact the Wisconsin Board of Nursing at (608) 266-2112, online, via email or at via USPS at:

P.O. Box 8366
Madison, WI 53708 

Enroll for a Wisconsin nursing license renewal bundle today! 

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