Continuing education requirements for:Texas Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

License Renewal Cycle: Every 2 years

Total Credits: 20

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

State Board Contact Information

Website: www.bon.texas.gov

Phone: (512) 305-7400

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General CE Requirements

  • Total Credits: 13

  • Frequency: Every 2 years

Specialty Requirements

  • Pharmacotherapeutics

    • Total Credits: 5

    • Frequency: Every 1 renewal cycle

    • Special Note: Education in pharmacotherapeutics

  • Opioid and Substance Use Disorders

    • Total Credits: 2

    • Frequency: Every 4 years

    • Special Note: Safe and effective pain management related to the prescription of opioids and other controlled substances, including education regarding reasonable standards of care, identification of drug-seeking behavior in patients, and effectively communicating with patients

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