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Continuing Education

Alabama · Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

24 contact hours every 2 years · 3 mandatory topics.

Requirements Overview

At a glance

Total Hours
24 contact hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Basis
Not specified

24 contact hours per 2-year renewal cycle. Board-approved providers or ANCC/AANP accredited. APRN/DNP: Same as RN; must maintain national certification

Mandatory Topics

Required subject areas

Required subject areas for license renewal.

Pharmacology (Schedule II – APRNs with controlled substances registration)

5 hours annually; 10 total per renewal period

10h
Every cycle

Pharmacology (CRNP/CNM – prescriptive practice specific)

6h
Every cycle

Pharmacology (CRNA)

6h
Every cycle
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