Nurse Practitioners · All US jurisdictions
NP CE Requirements by State
01 In short
Continuing education rules for nurse practitioners are set by each state's licensing board. Our table covers 50 jurisdictions; 17 of them (Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, …) set no state hour count for at least one license type (some rely on national certification instead), the rest require a set number of hours per renewal cycle, often with mandatory topics. Open your state for the exact rule, the law behind it and a remaining-hours calculator.
02 Every state — click a state to expand
Alabama 24 h / 2 yr Dec 31 PharmacologyControlled substances prescribing —
APRN
24 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31.
- Pharmacology (NP/APRN)6 hevery renewal
- Controlled substances prescribing4 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Alabama
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Alabama Board of Nursing
Alaska No set hours On license Opioid prescribing —
APRN
No CE hours required for renewal. No separate APRN contact-hour rule at renewal: the APRN must hold national certification for each role/population focus, and to renew prescriptive authority a current national certification showing the CE mandated by…
- Opioid prescribing & pain management2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Alaska
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Alaska Board of Nursing
Arizona No set hours On license Opioid prescribing 4 upcoming
APRN
No CE hours required for renewal. APRN certificates (issued after July 1, 2004) renew with evidence of current national certification or recertification; they expire when the RN license or the national certification expires, whichever is first. Practice…
- Opioid prescribing & pain management3 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Arizona
- Pri-Med Phoenix 2026Dec 2–3, 2026 · Phoenix
- Fitzgerald 4-Day CE Conference, ScottsdaleFeb 18–21, 2027 · Scottsdale
- PAOS Ortho in the West 2027Mar 19–21, 2027 · Scottsdale
Source: Arizona State Board of Nursing
Arkansas 5 h / 2 yr On license PharmacologyState laws 1 upcoming
APRN
5 contact hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Pharmacology (NP/APRN)5 hevery renewal
- State laws & rules (jurisprudence)2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Arkansas
- ANPA 2027 Annual ConferenceApr 1–3, 2027 · Little Rock
Source: Arkansas State Board of Nursing
California 30 h / 2 yr Birth month Implicit biasGeriatrics / aging 4 upcoming
NP
30 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.
- Implicit bias & cultural competency1 honce
- Geriatrics / aging6 hevery renewal
Upcoming in California
- Hospital Medicine for NPs & PAs 2027Feb 17–20, 2027 · Dana Point
- CANP 2027 Annual Educational ConferenceMar 15–18, 2027 · Anaheim
- 48th National Conference on Pediatric Health CareMar 21–24, 2027 · Sacramento
Colorado No set hours Sep 30 None —
APRN
No CE hours required for renewal. No CE beyond what is required to maintain the professional (national) certification. APRNs with prescriptive authority (RXN) must document ongoing CE in pharmacology and safe prescribing in their Articulated Plan (no…
Upcoming in Colorado
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Colorado Board of Nursing
Connecticut 50 h / 2 yr On license Domestic violencePrevention of medical errorsHIV/AIDS+4 —
APRN
50 contact hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Domestic violence1 hevery renewal
- Prevention of medical errors & patient safety1 hevery renewal
- HIV/AIDS1 hevery renewal
- Pharmacology (NP/APRN)5 hevery renewal
- Controlled substances prescribing1 hevery renewal
- Cultural competency1 hevery renewal
- Veterans' health & mental health2 hevery 6 years
Upcoming in Connecticut
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing / Department of Public Health
Delaware No set hours On license None —
APRN
No CE hours required for renewal. To maintain licensure the APRN must meet the recertification requirements of the national certifying agency and have practiced 1,500 hours in the past 5 years or 600 hours in the past 2 years in the role and population…
Upcoming in Delaware
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Delaware Board of Nursing
District of Columbia 15 h / 2 yr Birth month PharmacologyCultural competencyPublic health priority topics 1 upcoming
NP
15 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.
- Pharmacology (NP/APRN)every renewal
- Cultural competency2 hevery renewal
- Public health priority topicsevery renewal
Upcoming in District of Columbia
- 2027 AANP Health Policy ConferenceFeb 7–9, 2027 · Washington
FloridaCE Broker 24 h / 2 yr On license Human traffickingDomestic violencePrevention of medical errors+4 2 upcoming
APRN
24 contact hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Human trafficking2 hevery renewal
- Domestic violence2 hevery 6 years
- Prevention of medical errors & patient safety2 hevery renewal
- HIV/AIDS1 hbefore the first renewal
- Controlled substances prescribing3 hevery renewal
- State laws & rules (jurisprudence)2 hevery renewal
- Recognizing impairment in the workplace2 hevery 4 years
Upcoming in Florida
- 25th Annual Pain Medicine MeetingNov 5–7, 2026 · Tampa
- 2027 FNPN Annual Conference: There's No Place Like FNPNAug 12–14, 2027 · Orlando
Source: Florida Board of Nursing
GeorgiaCE Broker No set hours On license None —
APRN
No CE hours required for renewal. NP authorization renews with the Georgia RN license: renew the RN license, submit the APRN renewal application, attest to practice under Georgia law and pay the fee. The RN continuing competency (30 CE hours or another…
Upcoming in Georgia
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Georgia Board of Nursing
Hawaii 30 h / 2 yr Jun 30, odd yrs Pharmacology 2 upcoming
APRN
30 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30 in odd-numbered years.
- Pharmacology (NP/APRN)8 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Hawaii
- Primary Care Conference Hawaii 2027Feb 15–18, 2027 · Lahaina
- PharmaCon27Apr 6–10, 2027 · Honolulu
Source: Hawaii Board of Nursing
Idaho No set hours Aug 31 None 1 upcoming
APRN
No CE hours required for renewal. APRN renewal requires a current Idaho RN license or privilege, evidence of current APRN national certification by a Board-recognized organization, and participation in a peer review process acceptable to the Board. No…
Upcoming in Idaho
- Advocating for Idaho: 2027 Health Policy ConferenceJan 25, 2027 · Boise
Source: Idaho Board of Nursing (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses)
Illinois 80 h / 2 yr On license Opioid prescribingImplicit biasDementia+4 —
APRN
80 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management10 hevery renewal
- Implicit bias & cultural competency1 hevery renewal
- Dementia & Alzheimer's care1 hevery renewal
- Pharmacology (NP/APRN)20 hevery renewal
- Controlled substances prescribing3 hevery renewal
- Mandated reporter trainingevery 6 years
- Sexual harassment prevention1 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Illinois
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (Board of Nursing)
Indiana 30 h / 2 yr Oct 31, odd yrs Pharmacology 1 upcoming
APRN
30 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by October 31 in odd-numbered years.
- Pharmacology (NP/APRN)8 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Indiana
- CAPNI Annual Conference 2027Feb 24–25, 2027 · Noblesville
Source: Indiana State Board of Nursing (Professional Licensing Agency)
Iowa No set hours On license Opioid prescribingMandated reporter training —
ARNP
No CE hours required for renewal. The continuing education required for ARNP national certification meets the CE requirement for both ARNP and RN license renewal; documentation of current ARNP certification verifies compliance.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management2 hevery renewal
- Mandated reporter training2 hevery 3 years
Upcoming in Iowa
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Iowa Board of Nursing (Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing)
Kansas 30 h / 2 yr On license None 1 upcoming
APRN
30 contact hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Upcoming in Kansas
- 6th Annual KAPN Sunflower ConferenceFeb 19–20, 2027 · Wichita
Source: Kansas State Board of Nursing
Kentucky 14 h / 1 yr Oct 31 Opioid prescribingSubstance use disordersDomestic violence+4 —
APRN
14 contact hours every 1 year; renewal by October 31.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management3 hevery renewal
- Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)8 honce
- Domestic violence3 honce
- Child abuse recognition & reporting1.5 honce
- Suicide prevention2 honce
- Dementia & Alzheimer's care1 honce
- Pharmacology (NP/APRN)5 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Kentucky
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Kentucky Board of Nursing
Louisiana 12 h / 2 yr Dec 31 PharmacologyControlled substances prescribing 2 upcoming
APRN
12 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31.
- Pharmacology (NP/APRN)6 hevery year
- Controlled substances prescribing3 honce
Upcoming in Louisiana
- 2027 NONPF 53rd Annual ConferenceApr 14–18, 2027 · New Orleans
- 2027 AANP National ConferenceJun 15–19, 2027 · New Orleans
Source: Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Maine 50 h / 2 yr On license Opioid prescribingPharmacology 2 upcoming
APRN
50 CEUs every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management3 hevery renewal
- Pharmacology (NP/APRN)15 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Maine
- MNPA Fall 2026 ConferenceNov 6, 2026 · Bangor
- MNPA Fall 2027 ConferenceNov 12, 2027 · Portland
Source: Maine State Board of Nursing
Maryland No set hours On license Implicit bias —
CRNP
No CE hours required for renewal. Biennial renewal requires documentation of every current national NP certification from a Board-recognized certifying body; certification lapses if the Board has no record of a current national certification.
- Implicit bias & cultural competencyonce
Upcoming in Maryland
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Maryland Board of Nursing
Massachusetts No set hours On license None 5 upcoming
APRN
No CE hours required for renewal. All APRNs must maintain current certification through a Board-approved national certifying organization to keep Board authorization to practice; a lapse ends authorization.
Upcoming in Massachusetts
- Primary Care Pediatrics 2026Dec 2–4, 2026 · Somerville
- The Mass General Brigham Heart Failure & Shock Course 2027Jan 21–23, 2027 · Boston
- Updates in General Internal Medicine for Specialists 2027Jan 25–29, 2027 · Boston
Michigan No set hours On license Controlled substances prescribing —
NP
No CE hours required for renewal. NP specialty certification renewal requires recertification or maintained national certification within the 2 years before the application (ANCC, PNCB, NCC, AANP, ONCC, AACN Certification Corporation).
- Controlled substances prescribingonce
Upcoming in Michigan
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Michigan Board of Nursing
Minnesota No set hours On license None 2 upcoming
APRN
No CE hours required for renewal. APRN renewal requires evidence of current certification or recertification in the APRN role and at least one population focus by a nationally accredited certifying body recognized by the board.
Upcoming in Minnesota
- Keys to a Successful Transition into Advance Practice Nursing Conference 2027Feb 18, 2027 · Eagan
- 30th Annual NPWH Women's Healthcare ConferenceOct 6–8, 2027 · St. Paul
Source: Minnesota Board of Nursing
MississippiCE Broker 5 h / 2 yr Dec 31, even yrs Controlled substances prescribing —
APRN
5 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in even-numbered years.
- Controlled substances prescribing5 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Mississippi
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Mississippi Board of Nursing
Missouri No set hours On license None —
APRN
No CE hours required for renewal. Keep an anchor RN license (Missouri or multistate) and national certification current; the APRN license expires at the earlier of the RN license or national certification expiration. Send recertification evidence to the…
Upcoming in Missouri
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Missouri State Board of Nursing
Montana No set hours Dec 31 None 2 upcoming
APRN
No CE hours required for renewal. No CE hours for renewal. An APRN may practice only in the role and population focus in which they hold current national certification (ARM 24.159.1406), so national certification must be kept up.
Upcoming in Montana
- 50th Annual Family Medicine UpdateJan 18–21, 2027 · Big Sky
- 2027 MTAPA CME ConferenceApr 22–24, 2027 · Missoula
Source: Montana Board of Nursing
Nebraska 3 h / 2 yr Oct 31, even yrs Opioid prescribing 7 upcoming
APRN
3 hours every 2 years; renewal by October 31 in even-numbered years.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management3 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Nebraska
- 9th Annual Scary Cases ConferenceNov 7, 2026 · Omaha
- 35th Annual NNP Conference & ExhibitionFeb 18–19, 2027 · Lincoln
- Women's Information in Cardiovascular Disease (WICD) SymposiumMar 12, 2027 · Omaha
Source: Nebraska State Board of Nursing (Department of Health and Human Services, Licensure Unit)
Nevada 45 h / 2 yr On license Substance use disordersHIV/AIDSSuicide prevention+3 3 upcoming
APRN
45 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)8 honce
- HIV/AIDS2 honce
- Suicide prevention2 hevery 4 years
- Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal
- Cultural competency4 hevery renewal
- Bioterrorism & emergency preparedness4 honce
Upcoming in Nevada
- Fitzgerald 4-Day CE Conference, Las VegasDec 10–13, 2026 · Las Vegas
- Psych Congress Elevate 2027Jun 3–6, 2027 · Las Vegas
- PAINWeek 2027Sep 7–10, 2027 · Las Vegas
Source: Nevada State Board of Nursing
New Hampshire 30 h / 2 yr Birthday Opioid prescribingPharmacology —
APRN
30 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by your birthday.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management3 hevery renewal
- Pharmacology (NP/APRN)5 hevery renewal
Upcoming in New Hampshire
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: New Hampshire Board of Nursing (Office of Professional Licensure and Certification)
New MexicoCE Broker 5 h / 2 yr On license Pain management —
APRN
5 contact hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Pain management5 hevery renewal
Upcoming in New Mexico
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: New Mexico Board of Nursing
New York No set hours On license Opioid prescribingSubstance use disordersChild abuse recognition+1 —
NP
No CE hours required for renewal. No general CE hours for NP or RN registration renewal and no national certification requirement for renewal. Mandatory trainings still apply: infection control every 4 years and one-time child abuse reporting (via the…
- Opioid prescribing & pain management3 hevery 3 years
- Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)8 honce
- Child abuse recognition & reportingonce
- Infection controlevery 4 years
Upcoming in New York
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: New York State Board of Nursing (NYSED Office of the Professions)
North Carolina 50 h / 2 yr On license Controlled substances prescribing —
NP
50 contact hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Controlled substances prescribing1 hevery year
Upcoming in North Carolina
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: North Carolina Board of Nursing (NP approval jointly with the North Carolina Medical Board)
North Dakota 12 h / 2 yr Dec 31 Pharmacology —
APRN
12 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31.
- Pharmacology (NP/APRN)15 hevery renewal
Upcoming in North Dakota
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: North Dakota Board of Nursing
Ohio 24 h / 2 yr On license Pharmacology —
APRN
24 contact hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Pharmacology (NP/APRN)12 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Ohio
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Ohio Board of Nursing
Oklahoma 15 h / 2 yr On license Opioid prescribingPharmacology —
APRN
15 contact hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management2 hevery renewal
- Pharmacology (NP/APRN)15 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Oklahoma
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Oklahoma Board of Nursing
Oregon No set hours On license Cultural competencyPain management 1 upcoming
APRN
No CE hours required for renewal. No general CE hours for APRN renewal until 2028: only the pain management and cultural competency trainings apply. From January 1, 2028, APRN renewal applicants must show national certification or 75 hours of CE related…
- Cultural competency2 hevery 4 years
- Pain management1 hevery 3 years
Upcoming in Oregon
- 58th Annual Primary Care ReviewFeb 8–12, 2027 · Portland
Source: Oregon State Board of Nursing
Pennsylvania 30 h / 2 yr On license Opioid prescribingChild abuse recognitionPharmacology+1 1 upcoming
CRNP
30 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management2 hevery renewal
- Child abuse recognition & reporting2 hevery renewal
- Pharmacology (NP/APRN)16 hevery renewal
- Organ & tissue donation2 honce
Upcoming in Pennsylvania
- Pri-Med Philadelphia 2027Aug 10–11, 2027 · Philadelphia
Puerto Rico 50 h / 3 yr License anniversary None —
APRN
50 contact hours every 3 years; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.
Upcoming in Puerto Rico
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Puerto Rico Board of Nursing Examiners (Junta Examinadora de Enfermería, Departamento de Salud)
Rhode Island 10 h / 2 yr Mar 1 Opioid prescribing 1 upcoming
APRN
10 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by March 1.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management8 honce
Upcoming in Rhode Island
- Pri-Med East 2027Oct 20–22, 2027 · Providence
Source: Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education (RI Department of Health)
South Carolina 20 h / 2 yr On license Human traffickingPharmacologyControlled substances prescribing 1 upcoming
APRN
20 contact hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Human trafficking1 hevery 6 years
- Pharmacology (NP/APRN)20 hevery renewal
- Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in South Carolina
- Spotlight: Primary Care 2027Jan 15–16, 2027 · Greenville
Source: South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Dakota No set hours On license None —
CNP
No CE hours required for renewal. No state CE hours for CNP renewal. Renewal requires evidence of current national certification (licensees from before June 26, 1996 are exempt), an unencumbered SD RN license or multistate privilege, and a no-misconduct…
Upcoming in South Dakota
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Tennessee 2 h / 2 yr On license Controlled substances prescribing 1 upcoming
APRN
2 contact hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Tennessee
- Internal Medicine for Primary Care: Gastro/Neuro/PainJun 25–27, 2027 · Nashville
Source: Tennessee Board of Nursing
Texas 20 h / 2 yr Birth month Opioid prescribingHuman traffickingPharmacology+4 4 upcoming
APRN
20 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management4 hevery renewal
- Human traffickingevery renewal
- Pharmacology (NP/APRN)5 hevery renewal
- Controlled substances prescribing2 honce
- Controlled substances prescribing3 hevery renewal
- State laws & rules (jurisprudence)2 hevery 6 years
- Geriatrics / aging2 hevery renewal
- Forensic evidence collection2 honce
Upcoming in Texas
- Pediatric Potpourri 2027Feb 20, 2027 · Houston
- TNP 2027 Annual Conference and Skills WorkshopsSep 8–12, 2027 · Round Rock
- APAO 30th Annual Oncology SymposiumSep 23–26, 2027 · San Antonio
Source: Texas Board of Nursing
Utah 3.5 h / 2 yr On license Substance use disordersControlled substances prescribing 2 upcoming
APRN
3.5 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)3.5 honce
- Controlled substances prescribing3.5 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Utah
- 2027 Red Rock CME/CE Conference for PAsMar 29–31, 2027 · Provo
- 2027 Utah Nurse Practitioners Pharmacology ConferenceMay 21–22, 2027 · Park City
Source: Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), Board of Nursing
Vermont No set hours On license None —
APRN
No CE hours required for renewal. No APRN-specific CE hours. Renewal requires current certification by a national APRN certifying organization for each specialty (uploaded at renewal), APRN practice of 400 hours in 2 years or 960 hours in 5 years, a…
Upcoming in Vermont
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Vermont Board of Nursing (Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State)
Virginia 8 h / 2 yr On license Pharmacology 1 upcoming
APRN
8 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Pharmacology (NP/APRN)8 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Virginia
- 2027 UVA Advanced Practice Conference (APOGEE)Feb 5–6, 2027 · Charlottesville
Source: Virginia Board of Nursing (APRNs jointly licensed with the Board of Medicine)
Washington 30 h / 2 yr On license Opioid prescribingSuicide preventionPharmacology+1 —
ARNP
30 contact hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management4 honce
- Suicide prevention6 honce
- Pharmacology (NP/APRN)15 hevery renewal
- Health equity2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Washington
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
West VirginiaCE Broker 24 h / 2 yr Jun 30, odd yrs PharmacologyControlled substances prescribing —
APRN
24 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30 in odd-numbered years.
- Pharmacology (NP/APRN)12 hevery renewal
- Controlled substances prescribing3 hbefore the first renewal
Upcoming in West Virginia
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Wyoming 3 h / 2 yr Dec 31, even yrs Controlled substances prescribing —
APRN
3 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in even-numbered years.
- Controlled substances prescribing3 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Wyoming
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Wyoming State Board of Nursing
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Hours are shown in each board's own unit (contact hours, CME credits, CEUs). Rules change — open a state for the full rule, the law behind it and the source.