You must have 15 contact hours of education in pharmacology related to the scope of practice within the two-year renewal cycle.  For example, if you are renewing in 2015 for the 2016-2017 cycle, the contact hours must have been obtained in 2014 or 2015.

Section 54-05-03.1-11(4) Provide evidence of completion of fifteen contact hours of education during the previous two years in pharmacotherapy related to the scope of practice. These contact hours may fulfill the registered nurse renewal continuing education requirement. The education or its equivalent as approved by the board may include academic credits, attendance at approved seminars and courses, or participation in approved correspondence or home study continuing education courses.