Continuing education requirements for:Maine Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

License Renewal Cycle: Every 2 years

Total Credits: 50

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

State Board Contact Information

Website: www.maine.gov/boardofnursing

Phone: (207) 287-1133

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General CE Requirements

  • Total Credits: 32

  • Frequency: Every 2 years

Specialty Requirements

  • Pharmacology

    • Total Credits: 15

    • Frequency: Every 1 renewal cycle

    • Special Note: Non-prescribing nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives must complete 15 contact hours of continuing education in pharmacology

  • Opioid and Substance Use Disorders

    • Total Credits: 3

    • Frequency: Every 1 renewal cycle

    • Special Note: APRNs with prescriptive authority must complete 3 hours of continuing education on prescribing opioid medication

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

Last updated: July 16, 2025