Continuing education requirements for:Arizona Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

Special Note: APRNs in the state of Arizona are also required to maintain their RN licensure.

General CE Requirements

There are no CE requirements for APRNs in the state of Arizona. For alternative options regarding license renewal, please contact your state board.

Specialty Requirements

• Advanced Pharmacology

  • Total Credits: 45

  • Frequency: Every 1 renewal cycle

  • Conditions:

    • APRNs with less than 960 hours of practice within the past 5 years

• Opioid and Substance Use Disorders

  • Total Credits: 3

  • Frequency: Every 4 years

  • Conditions:

    • APRNs authorized to prescribe or dispense Schedule II controlled substances with a valid DEA number

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