Continuing education requirements for:Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB)

Nurse Practitioner:

  • Certified Addictions Registered Nurse-Advanced Practice (CARN-AP)

License Renewal Cycle: Every 4 years

Total Credits: 80

Registered Nurse:

  • Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN)

License Renewal Cycle: Every 4 years

Total Credits: 60

National Board Contact Information

Website: ancbonline.org

Phone: 800-463-0786

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Nurse Practitioner Requirements: 80 Total Credits

  • CARN-AP

License Renewal Cycle: Every 4 years

General Credits: 39

Frequency: Every 4 years

Specialty Requirements:

  • Addiction

    • Total Credits: 41

    • Frequency: Every 4 years

Registered Nurse Requirements: 60 Total Credits

  • CARN

License Renewal Cycle: Every 4 years

General Credits: 29

Frequency: Every 4 years

Specialty Requirements:

  • Addiction

    • Total Credits: 31

    • Frequency: Every 4 years

Disclaimer: OOG Health provides up-to-date licensure info, but practitioners are responsible for knowing their own state's requirements.

Last updated: August 30, 2025

National Board Requirements