Minnesota RN license renewal and continuing education

This page explains the ACLS certification process in Minnesota, including accreditation with its different government agencies and how to complete your certification online or in-person.

Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses

The official place to buy Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS, PALS, and BLS courses is this acls.net website.

Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses are accepted in Minnesota through the following accreditation bodies and agencies:

Minnesota Board of Nursing for nurses accepts our EVERY COURSE because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
Minnesota Board of Medical Practice for physicians accepts our AMA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
Minnesota Board of Dentistry for dental professionals accepts our ACLS, BLS because our course satisfies their rules.
Minnesota DHS Child Care and Early Education for child care providers accepts our CPR, First Aid because our course satisfies their rules.
Minnesota Board of Pharmacy for pharmacists accepts our ACPE COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB) for EMTs accepts our CPR, ACLS because they specifically reviewed and approved the course .
AN ORGANIZATION for body artists accepts our BBP, CPR because they specifically reviewed and approved the course .

RN license transfer, renewal & continuing ed

Each state needs a competent medical workforce to meet the needs of its citizens. However, the requirements for some health care professions are not the same in each state. That is why it is important to find out what is required of you as a future or current registered nurse before moving across state lines. Contact information is located at the bottom of this page.

Endorsements

Below is a general list of requirements for endorsements. Go to the Minnesota Board of Nursing Endorsement Application page to view the endorsement application page. Nurses can also apply online Minnesota Board of Nursing Online Application.

Submit application and fee ($105)
Submit verification of licensure from the state you were originally licensed in and from the state you are currently licensed in (if it is a different state)
Verifications may be obtainable from www.nursys.com
Confirmation of Nursing Employment for Licensure by Endorsement form
You may need to take a refresher course
Social security number
Refresher course criteria

Licenses are renewed every two years in Minnesota, with renewals costing $85. Renewals must be completed 30 days prior to the 15th of the licensee’s birth month; after this date, it will be considered late and incur an additional $50 late fee. Renew online here.

The fee for licensure status verification other than through NURSys is $20. The paper verification form is available in the Licensure by Endorsement application.

Continuing competency

You must complete 30 contact hours of continuing education every two years. Of these, at least 1 hour must focus on pain management. The Board does not approve specific CE providers or courses, but this continuing education resources page provides information on continuing education resources and links to approved providers.

Foreign educated nurses must submit a Credentials Evaluation Report from either the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) or the International Education Research Foundation (IERF). Additionally, passing an approved English-language proficiency test is required. The options include:

Contact information

Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except for state holidays (office will be closed).

Minnesota Board of Nursing
1210 Northland Drive, Suite 120
Mendota Heights, MN 55120

Main number: 612-317-3000
Toll-free (MN, IA, ND, SD, WI): 888-234-2690
TTY number (Relay service for hearing/speech impaired): 800-627-3529
Fax: 651-688-1841

Website

Email: Send an email to the Minnesota Board of NursingEmail

In-person training

	Blended class	Classroom
Format	This is a personalized and adaptive class completed online with a computer. After the class you will schedule with an instructor to complete the hands-on portion of the class.	This is a traditional classroom class with an instructor.
Course completion	Complete the online portion + hands-on skills session with an AHA Instructor.	Contact a Training Center in your area to sign up for an instructor-led class, see above
Time	The online portion of HeartCode BLS can be completed in approximately 1 to 2 hours. Time to complete the hands-on skills session varies around approximately 60 minutes, depending on your experience level.	A full BLS provider course can take 4.5 hours to complete, including skills practice and skills testing.
Completion card	BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years	BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years

Nearby training sites

View our list of training centers and skill testers in MN.

St. Cloud Technical & Community College
1215 15th St. N./ St. Cloud, MN BLS ACLS PALS

In-Pulse CPR - Roseville
2905 Snelling Ave N/ Roseville, MN BLS ACLS PALS

In-Pulse CPR Albertville
6554 Lamplight Dr/ Albertville, MN BLS ACLS PALS

In-Pulse CPR Blaine
3629 95th Avenue NE/ Blaine, MN BLS ACLS PALS

In-Pulse CPR Bloomington
4400 78th St. W/ Bloomington, MN BLS ACLS PALS

In-Pulse CPR Brooklyn Park
8301 93rd Avenue North/ Brooklyn Park, MN BLS ACLS PALS

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Total 79 training sites in MN. Show all.

Pacific Medical Training course acceptance chart.

This list of AHA training centers is original research produced by Pacific Medical Training and is not authorized by any third party. By completing this form you are asking Pacific Medical Training to arrange a course and/or skills testing for you, preferably with this training center.

The American Heart Association name is owned by American Heart Association, Inc. Pacific Medical Training has no affiliation with American Heart Association.

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