California · APRN
California APRN CE requirements and approved online courses
30 contact hours every 2 years for advanced practice registered nurses licensed by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Here is exactly what counts — and the courses that satisfy it.
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California APRN requirements at a glance
- Total contact hours
- 30 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Pharmacology
- 6 hours required
- Reporting
- Self-report
| Mandatory topic | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacology (furnishing) | 6 hours | — |
Source: Placeholder citation: 16 CCR §1451 et seq. (admin-managed field). · last verified 2026-06-30. California Board of Registered Nursing
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Written for California advanced practice registered nurses
These courses name California in their own records.
A prescriber-focused pharmacology refresher covering new agents, high-alert medications, interactions and safe titration.
Antidepressants, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics and monitoring for nurses supporting behavioral health.
General CE for advanced practice registered nurses
Matched on your license, not on California's rules. Check your own renewal requirements before you count these hours.
We are adding courses for this combination. Browse the full course library in the meantime.
California APRN CE questions
- How many CE hours does a APRN need in California?
- 30 contact hours every 2 years. California NP furnishing CE requirement: 30 contact hours every 2 years including pharmacology hours for furnishing renewal.
- Is online CE accepted for APRN renewal in California?
- Yes. California accepts continuing education completed online from an approved provider. Our courses are self-paced, mobile-first and issue a certificate the moment you pass the post-test.
- How is CE reported in California?
- User self-report at renewal; retain certificates 4 years Keep your certificates — we also give you an audit-ready export to self-report.
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