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:California Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

Earn smarter CE for your California nursing license renewal with OOG Health. We offer free CEUs for nurses in California, helping you finish board-ready, evidence-based nursing CEUs on your schedule. Track your credits and complete nursing CEUs in California hassle-free.

OOG Health is accredited by ANCC, ACCME, and ACPE with joint accreditation with Pinnacle Conference, LLC. All nursing CEUs earned are board-ready and nationally recognized.

License Renewal Cycle: Every 2 years

Total Credits: 30

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

State Board Contact Information

Website: www.rn.ca.gov

Phone: (916) 322-3350

Sign Up and Earn
Efficient, Hassle-Free CE

  • Quick CE/CEUs in just 5 minutes
  • Auto-track your credits in real-time
  • Unlimited free access for all healthcare pros
Sign up

General CE Requirements

  • Total Credits: 18

  • Frequency: Every 2 years

Specialty Requirements

  • Advanced Pharmacology

    • Total Credits: 3

    • Frequency: Every 1 renewal cycle

  • Pharmacotherapeutics

    • Total Credits: 3

    • Frequency: Every 1 renewal cycle

    • Special Note: Schedule II controlled substances including the risks of addiction associated with their use

  • Older Adult or Geriatric Care

    • Total Credits: 6

    • Frequency: Every 1 renewal cycle

    • Special Note: Care related to gerontology, special care needs of patients with dementia, or care of older patients

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