Nurse Practitioners · Oregon · Continuing education
Oregon Nurse Practitioner CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Oregon 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
Oregon 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
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Cultural competencyAll LPN, RN and APRN renewal applicants; within the past 48 months (Oregon Health Authority CCCE list) | 2 | every 4 years |
| Pain managementAll LPN, RN and APRN renewal applicants; course from the Oregon Pain Management Commission, completed within the last 36 months | 1 | every 3 years |
Alternatives & exemptions. 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 to their advanced practice role.
Good to know. Since January 1, 2026 practice hours are no longer required; competency is shown through CE. Reinstatement after 90+ days expired needs 20-60 CE hours depending on how long the license lapsed.
Source: www.oregon.gov · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Conferences in Oregon
05 Questions
How many CE hours do nurse practitioners need in Oregon?
No set number of hours — 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 to their advanced practice role.
Which CE topics are mandatory for nurse practitioners in Oregon?
Cultural competency — 2 h (every 4 years); Pain management — 1 h (every 3 years).
How do I verify a nurse practitioner license in Oregon?
Use the license lookup of the Oregon State Board of Nursing (oregon.gov/osbn/Pages/index.aspx); 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 Oregon?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license.