Nurse Practitioners · Arizona · Continuing education
Arizona Nurse Practitioner CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Arizona does not require CE hours for APRN license renewal (other ways to show competency apply — see below); renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Arizona APRN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- Noneno hours set
- Renewal cycle
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- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Renew online
- azbn.boardsofnursing.org ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Opioid prescribing & pain managementAPRNs authorized to prescribe schedule II controlled substances with a DEA registration (opioid, substance use disorder or addiction CE) | 3 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. 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 requirement: 960 hours of advanced practice in the past 5 years (or an APRN program within 5 years); otherwise 45 h advanced pharmacology + 45 h role/population coursework and precepted practice.
Good to know. No board contact-hour rule for APRN renewal; the 3 opioid/addiction hours each license renewal cycle (A.R.S. § 32-3248.02) count within any CE the board requires. Rules PDF read through the owner-approved browser (403 to scripts).
Source: apps.azsos.gov · A.A.C. R4-19-506; A.R.S. § 32-3248.02 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Conferences in Arizona
05 Questions
How many CE hours do nurse practitioners need in Arizona?
No set number of hours — 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 requirement: 960 hours of advanced practice in the past 5 years (or an APRN program within 5 years); otherwise 45 h advanced pharmacology + 45 h role/population coursework and precepted practice.
Which CE topics are mandatory for nurse practitioners in Arizona?
Opioid prescribing & pain management — 3 h (every renewal).
How do I verify a nurse practitioner license in Arizona?
Use the license lookup of the Arizona State Board of Nursing (azbn.gov); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for nurse practitioners in Arizona?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license.