Continuing education requirements for:Washington Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

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

General CE Requirements

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

Specialty Requirements

• Opioid and Substance Use Disorders

  • Total Credits: 4

  • Frequency: One Time

  • Conditions:

    • ARNPs licensed to prescribe opioids

• Advanced Pharmacology

  • Total Credits: 15

  • Frequency: Every 1 renewal cycle

  • Conditions:

    • ARNPs with prescriptive authority

State Board Contact Information