Continuing education requirements for:Rhode Island Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

License Renewal Cycle: Every 2 years

Total Credits: 10

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

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General CE Requirements

  • Total Credits: 1

  • Frequency: Every 2 years

Specialty Requirements

  • Opioid and Substance Use Disorders
    • Total Credits: 8

    • Frequency: Every 2 years

    • Special Note: APRN-focused training on the treatment or management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorder (effective June 27, 2023)

  • Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Training
    • Total Credits: 1

    • Frequency: One Time

    • Special Note: Training regarding Alzheimer's disease (effective August 1, 2019)

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