Continuing education requirements for:North Carolina Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

License Renewal Cycle: Every 2 years

Total Credits: 50

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

General CE Requirements

There are no CE requirements for APRNs in the state of North Carolina. For alternative options regarding license renewal, please contact your state board.

Specialty Requirements

  • Advanced Pharmacology

    • Total Credits: 50

    • Frequency: Every 5 years

    • Conditions:

      • APRN-CNS without national certification recognized prior to 4/1/2023 without practice hours

  • Opioid and Substance Use Disorders

    • Total Credits: 1

    • Frequency: Every 2 years

    • Conditions:

      • APRN-NP with prescriptive authority

      • APRN-CNM with prescriptive authority

State Board Contact Information

Website: www.ncbon.com

Phone: (919) 782-3211

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