Continuing education requirements for:Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner (APRN)
License Renewal Cycle: Every 2 years
Total Credits: 15
Special Note: APRNs in the state of Massachusetts are also required to maintain their RN licensure.
State Board Contact Information
Website: www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-in-nursing
Phone: (800) 414-0168
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General CE Requirements
Total Credits: 11
Frequency: Every 2 years
Specialty Requirements
- Opioid and Substance Use Disorders
Total Credits: 2
Frequency: Every 1 renewal cycle
Special Note: Education covering effective pain management, risks of abuse and addiction associated with opioid medication, and identification of patients at risk for substance use disorders
- Controlled Substance Education
Total Credits: 2
Frequency: Every 1 renewal cycle
Special Note: Education on controlled substance prescribing, monitoring, and regulatory compliance
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