Nurse Practitioners · Ohio · Continuing education
Ohio Nurse Practitioner CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- APRN24 contact hours every 2 years, including 12 h pharmacology (NP/APRN); renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Ohio APRN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 24contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Continuing nursing education meeting Chapter 4723-14 OAC; pharmacology hours from an accredited institution recognized by the Board. CE earned to obtain or maintain national certification counts if it meets Chapter 4723-14.
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- New licensees
- No CE required for the first renewal after the APRN license is first issued.
- Renew online
- elicense.ohio.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacology (NP/APRN)CNPs, CNMs and CNSs (not CRNAs): advanced pharmacology, part of the 24 APRN hours | 12 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Up to 8 of the 24 hours may be earned by volunteer APRN care to indigent and uninsured persons (1 hour per 60 minutes, documented). The RN one-time CE waiver does not apply to APRN hours.
Good to know. The 24 hours for each APRN license are in addition to the 24 hours (incl. 1 h Category A) for the Ohio RN license.
Source: nursing.ohio.gov · Rule 4723-8-10, Ohio Administrative Code · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do nurse practitioners need in Ohio?
24 contact hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for nurse practitioners in Ohio?
Continuing nursing education meeting Chapter 4723-14 OAC; pharmacology hours from an accredited institution recognized by the Board. CE earned to obtain or maintain national certification counts if it meets Chapter 4723-14.
Which CE topics are mandatory for nurse practitioners in Ohio?
Pharmacology (NP/APRN) — 12 h (every renewal).
How do I verify a nurse practitioner license in Ohio?
Use the license lookup of the Ohio Board of Nursing (nursing.ohio.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 Ohio?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).