Nurse Practitioners · New Mexico · Continuing education
New Mexico Nurse Practitioner CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- APRN5 contact hours every 2 years, including 5 h pain management; renewal on the date shown on your license, reported through CE Broker.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
New Mexico APRN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 5contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- CE Broker
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- CE approved by a recognized approval body; 1 contact hour = 60 minutes, 1 CEU = 10 contact hours, 1 semester credit = 15 contact hours
- Renew online
- nmbn.boardsofnursing.org ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Pain managementAPRNs who prescribe controlled substances and hold a DEA registration; non-cancer pain management (16.12.9.10 NMAC) | 5 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Current national certification (e.g. ANCC) uploaded to CE Broker covers all CE for both the APRN and the RN license, except the non-cancer pain management hours for DEA holders.
Good to know. The 5 contact hours apply only to APRNs with a DEA registration; others meet CE through national certification. APRNs need both an APRN and an RN account in CE Broker. Hours are prorated if the licensing period is under 24 months.
Source: www.bon.nm.gov · 16.12.2.12 J NMAC; 16.12.9.10 NMAC · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do nurse practitioners need in New Mexico?
5 contact hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for nurse practitioners in New Mexico?
CE approved by a recognized approval body; 1 contact hour = 60 minutes, 1 CEU = 10 contact hours, 1 semester credit = 15 contact hours.
Which CE topics are mandatory for nurse practitioners in New Mexico?
Pain management — 5 h (every renewal).
How do I verify a nurse practitioner license in New Mexico?
Use the license lookup of the New Mexico Board of Nursing (bon.nm.gov); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal through CE Broker.
When is the renewal deadline for nurse practitioners in New Mexico?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).