Continuing education requirements for:California Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

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

General CE Requirements

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

Specialty Requirements

• Older Adult or Geriatric Care

  • Total Credits: 6

  • Frequency: Every 2 renewal cycles

  • Conditions:

    • Required of Nurse Practitioners who provide primary care to a patient population 25% or more of which is 65+ years of age.

• Advanced Pharmacology

  • Total Credits: 3

  • Frequency: Every 2 renewal cycles

  • Conditions:

    • Required of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives with prescriptive authority.

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