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Continuing Education

Massachusetts · Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

15 contact hours every 2 years · 2 mandatory topics.

Requirements Overview

At a glance

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

15 contact hours per 2-year cycle. NLC passed but implementation pending. APRN/DNP: Same as RN plus national certification

First Renewal

Course on cognitive impairments required for initial licensure

Mandatory Topics

Required subject areas

Required subject areas for license renewal.

Diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with cognitive impairments, including Alzheimer's disease and dementia

Initial licensure only

0h
Occasional

Domestic and sexual violence

License renewal; provided by state, cannot use Nurse.com

2h
Every cycle
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