Physicians: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit,Nurses: ANCC NCPD contact hoursIQ,Pharmacists: ACPE CPE contact hours,Physician Associates: AAPA Category 1 Credit,Dentists: ADA-CERP CME credit,Psychologists: APA CME Credit,Social Workers: ASWB-ACE Credit,Dietitians: CDR CPEUs,Optometrists: COPE credit hours,Interprofessional Continuing Education:IPCE

Continuing education requirements for:Arkansas Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

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License Renewal Cycle: Every 2 years

Total Credits: 15

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

State Board Contact Information

Website: healthy.arkansas.gov/boards-commissions/boards/nursing-arkansas-state-board

Phone: 501-686-2700

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General CE Requirements

  • Total Credits: 5

  • Frequency: Every 2 years

Specialty Requirements

  • Pharmacotherapeutics

    • Total Credits: 5

    • Frequency: Every 1 renewal cycle

    • Special Note: Pharmacotherapeutics continuing education in the APRN's area of practice

  • Advanced Pharmacology

    • Total Credits: 5

    • Frequency: Every 1 renewal cycle

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

Last updated: October 2, 2025

Nurse Practitioner Requirements by State