Nurse Practitioners · Indiana · Continuing education
Indiana Nurse Practitioner CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- APRN30 contact hours every 2 years, including 8 h pharmacology (NP/APRN); renewal by October 31 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Indiana APRN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Oct 31, odd yrs
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- By October 31 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Programs approved by a nationally approved sponsor of continuing education for advanced practice nurses (e.g. US Dept. of Education, accredited colleges, Joint Commission, government agencies, national APRN organizations and their affiliates)
- Renewal fee
- $10
- New licensees
- Prescriptive authority granted less than 12 months before expiry: no CE; 12-24 months before expiry: 15 contact hours incl. 4 pharmacology.
- Audits & records
- APRN audit every two years of CE and collaborative practice agreements; keep certificates 3 years.
- Renew online
- mylicense.in.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacology (NP/APRN) | 8 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. In an audit, proof of national certification may be submitted in lieu of the 30 contact hours.
Good to know. The APRN license in Indiana is the prescriptive authority license; it expires Oct 31 of odd years with the Indiana RN license (APRN-Compact RN: with the home-state RN license). Indiana RNs have no CE requirement, so these 30 hours are APRN-only.
Source: www.in.gov · 848 IAC 5-1-3; Ind. Code 25-23-1-19.8 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How many CE hours do nurse practitioners need in Indiana?
30 contact hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for nurse practitioners in Indiana?
Programs approved by a nationally approved sponsor of continuing education for advanced practice nurses (e.g. US Dept. of Education, accredited colleges, Joint Commission, government agencies, national APRN organizations and their affiliates).
Which CE topics are mandatory for nurse practitioners in Indiana?
Pharmacology (NP/APRN) — 8 h (every renewal).
How do I verify a nurse practitioner license in Indiana?
Use the license lookup of the Indiana State Board of Nursing (Professional Licensing Agency) (in.gov/pla/professions/nursing-home); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
How much does a nurse practitioner license renewal cost in Indiana?
$10 per renewal, as listed by the board.
When is the renewal deadline for nurse practitioners in Indiana?
Licenses renew by October 31 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).