Understanding Your 2025 Massachusetts Nursing License Renewal

• For busy Massachusetts nurses juggling incredible strains on the overall healthcare system, little time is left for sifting through new rules and requirements for their 2025 Massachusetts nursing license renewal.
• A lapse in licensure means you are no longer legally allowed to work in the state of Massachusetts as a nurse.
• Nursing CE Central has a full breakdown of top questions, deadlines, requirements, and consequences of missing your deadline for the 2025 Massachusetts nursing license renewal period.

As nurses across the country battle against staffing shortages, burnout, and an all-time high of demands and strains on the overall healthcare system, little time is left for sifting through new rules and requirements for license renewal!

Licenses are set to expire during a chaotic, 2025 season for Massachusetts nurses, and a lapse in licensure not only means a big headache dealing with the Massachusetts Board of Nursing, but also the inability to continue working.

That’s why our Nursing CE Central team has a full breakdown of top questions, deadlines, requirements, and consequences of missing your renewal deadline for the 2025 Massachusetts nursing license renewal period.

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

All Massachusetts licensed nurses are required to complete 15 hours of continuing education within the two years before you are required to renew your license.

Nurses must also complete domestic and sexual violence training.

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

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

3. How long must I keep documentation proving I completed my 2025 continuing education requirements for renewal? 

The Massachusetts Board of Nursing does recommend maintaining a copy of your CE completion for your most recent two consecutive renewal periods (4 years). The Board may request verification of compliance at any time.

4. Can I renew now, and complete my continuing education units (CEUs) later? 

No, you must complete contact hours within the two years before you are required to renew your license. However, you do not need to send a certificate of CE completion to the Board unless the Board requests it. If you are selected for audit or named in a complaint, you may be required to send 2 cycles (4 years) worth of CE certificates to the Board.

5. Am I required to complete a test or quiz for my Massachusetts CE Requirements? 

No. We’ve made it as easy as possible to complete your Massachusetts requirements. You can easily complete your CE requirements with just one click.

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

Once your online renewal process is complete, it is immediately processed and is available for verification. Massachusetts nurses can check on the status of their license at (https://madph.mylicense.com/verification/).

7. What happens if I don’t renew my license before the deadline? 

According to the Massachusetts Board of Nursing, you cannot practice with an expired license.

8. Can I still work/practice if I miss my renewal deadline? 

No. Nurses are NOT legally allowed to work in Massachusetts with a lapsed nursing license.

9. How can I get my license active again? 

All nurses who miss their renewal deadline will have to pay a $57 late fee and must still meet all continuing education requirements when renewing.

*fees are subject to change

For more information on Massachusetts nursing license renewal requirements, or to start your Massachusetts required CEUs, click here.

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