Yes, all individuals renewing a nursing license must complete 12 contact hours of CE obtained within the preceding two (2) years.
- An applicant that obtained initial licensure through examination will not need to complete additional contact hours of approved CE before first renewal of a nursing license. The requirements have been met through the academic coursework.
- An applicant for reactivation of a license can use refresher course contact hours for the first renewal cycle after reactivation of a license.
- An APRN with Prescriptive Authority must complete 15 contact hours of education during the previous two (2) years in pharmacotherapy related to the scope of practice. The pharmacotherapy CE must be itemized on the certificate of completion. These contact hours fulfill the registered nurse renewal CE requirement.