Continuing Education Resources for Nurse Practitioners
Clear, practical guidance for keeping up with your CE, certification requirements, and professional records.
Does UpToDate Count as CME for Nurse Practitioners?
Yes, NPs can earn continuing education credit through UpToDate. Learn how UpToDate CE works for AANPCB renewal and pharmacology requirements.
Reviewed September 2026 · 5 min read
AANP Certification Renewal Requirements for Nurse Practitioners
AANP renewal requires 100 CE hours, including 25 pharmacology hours, plus 1,000 NP practice hours. See the requirements and what records to keep.
Reviewed August 2026 · 6 min read
How Many CE Hours Do Nurse Practitioners Need?
Learn how many continuing education hours nurse practitioners need for AANPCB and ANCC certification renewal, including pharmacology requirements.
Reviewed August 2026 · 4 min read
How Many Pharmacology CE Hours Do Nurse Practitioners Need?
Learn how many pharmacology CE hours nurse practitioners need for AANPCB and ANCC certification renewal—and why state requirements may differ.
Reviewed August 2026 · 8 min read
AANPCB Audit Requirements: What CE Documentation Should You Keep?
What happens if your AANPCB renewal is audited? Learn what CE and renewal documentation NPs should keep and how long NPCB says to retain it.
Reviewed August 2026 · 3 min read
What Happened to the AANPCB CE Log? What NPs Need to Know
Can't find your AANPCB CE records? Learn what changed with the AANPCB renewal process, what happened to CE documentation, and what NPs should do now.
Reviewed August 2026 · 3 min read
What Counts Toward AANP Recertification? CE, Precepting and Practice Hours
Which activities count toward AANP recertification? What qualifies as CE, whether precepting counts, how academic credit converts, and what counts as NP practice.
Reviewed August 2026 · 3 min read