Continuing education requirements for:Texas Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

Stay current while completing your Texas nursing license renewal. OOG Health offers free CEUs for nurses in Texas, helping you finish board-ready, evidence-based nursing CEUs efficiently. Complete Texas nursing CE requirements on your own terms and at your own pace.

All CEUs are accredited by ANCC, ACCME, and ACPE through joint accreditation with Pinnacle Conference, LLC. Earn Texas nursing CEUs seamlessly while maintaining focus on patient care and professional growth.

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: 8

  • Frequency: Every 2 years

Specialty Requirements

  • Advanced Pharmacology

    • Total Credits: 5

    • Frequency: Every 1 renewal cycle

    • 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: October 2, 2025

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