Continuing education requirements for:Illinois Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

License Renewal Cycle: Every 2 years

Total Credits: 50

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

General CE Requirements

  • Total Credits: 9

  • Frequency: Every 2 years

Specialty Requirements

  • Advanced Pharmacology

    • Total Credits: 20

    • Frequency: Every 1 renewal cycle

  • Opioid and Substance Use Disorders

    • Total Credits: 1

    • Frequency: Every 1 renewal cycle

    • Conditions:

      • APRNs who are licensed prescribers of controlled substances

State Board Contact Information

Website: nursing.illinois.gov/nursing-licensure/continuing-education.html

Phone: 888-687-7307

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

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Nurse Practitioner Requirements by State