Nurse Practitioners · Puerto Rico · Continuing education
Puerto Rico Nurse Practitioner CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- APRN50 contact hours every 3 years; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Puerto Rico APRN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 50contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 3 years
- Deadline
- License anniversary
- Reporting
- Other
- Renewal deadline
- On the anniversary of your license date
- Accepted credit
- Board-authorized providers; PR residents: all credits from Puerto Rico providers (non-residents: at least 50%); PR certificates must carry a barcode; max 8 hours per day and 20 hours per certificate; no limit on modules, journals or internet
- Renewal fee
- $50
- Renew online
- orcps.salud.pr.gov ↗
Good to know. Advanced practice nurses (Práctica Avanzada) recertify every 3 years from the registration date: 50 hours, of which 20 in their specialty. Also needs ASUME certificate, criminal record certificates and malpractice insurance. Renew 90 days before expiry to avoid penalties.
Source: www.salud.pr.gov · Reglamento Núm. 9651 (Educación continua para la recertificación profesional de la enfermería); Ley Núm. 254 de 31 de diciembre de 2015 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do nurse practitioners need in Puerto Rico?
50 contact hours every 3 years.
Which CE courses count for nurse practitioners in Puerto Rico?
Board-authorized providers; PR residents: all credits from Puerto Rico providers (non-residents: at least 50%); PR certificates must carry a barcode; max 8 hours per day and 20 hours per certificate; no limit on modules, journals or internet.
How do I verify a nurse practitioner license in Puerto Rico?
Use the license lookup of the Puerto Rico Board of Nursing Examiners (Junta Examinadora de Enfermería, Departamento de Salud) (salud.pr.gov/CMS/126); 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 Puerto Rico?
$50 per renewal, as listed by the board.
When is the renewal deadline for nurse practitioners in Puerto Rico?
Licenses renew on the anniversary of your license date (3 years cycle).