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Texas APRN CE requirements and approved online courses
20 contact hours every 2 years for advanced practice registered nurses licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing. Here is exactly what counts — and the courses that satisfy it.
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Texas APRN requirements at a glance
- Total contact hours
- 20 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Pharmacology
- 5 hours required
- Reporting
- Self-report
| Mandatory topic | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacotherapeutics | 5 hours | — |
| Controlled Substance Prescribing | 2 hours | — |
Source: Placeholder citation: 22 TAC §216.3 (admin-managed field). · last verified 2026-06-22. Texas Board of Nursing
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Written for Texas advanced practice registered nurses
These courses name Texas in their own records.
A prescriber-focused pharmacology refresher covering new agents, high-alert medications, interactions and safe titration.
Recognize trafficking indicators, respond safely and connect patients with resources — meets one-time state mandates.
Scope of practice, delegation, documentation and ethical decision frameworks for everyday clinical dilemmas.
General CE for advanced practice registered nurses
Matched on your license, not on Texas'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.
Texas APRN CE questions
- How many CE hours does a APRN need in Texas?
- 20 contact hours every 2 years. Texas APRN CE requirement: 20 contact hours every 2 years plus pharmacotherapeutics hours for prescriptive authority renewal.
- Is online CE accepted for APRN renewal in Texas?
- Yes. Texas 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 Texas?
- User self-attestation; audit on request Keep your certificates — we also give you an audit-ready export to self-report.
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