Continuing education requirements for:Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

Complete your Massachusetts nursing license renewal with confidence while advancing your CE. OOG Health provides free CEUs for nurses in Massachusetts, helping you finish board-ready, evidence-based nursing CEUs efficiently. Manage your progress and complete Massachusetts nursing CE requirements on your own terms.

Every CEU you earn is accredited by ANCC, ACCME, and ACPE through joint accreditation with Pinnacle Conference, LLC. Finish Massachusetts nursing CEUs effectively while keeping CE manageable and aligned with your professional goals.

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: 9

  • 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 Prescribing

    • Total Credits: 2

    • Frequency: Every 2 years

    • 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: September 30, 2025

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