Verified May 2026
Continuing Education

Oregon · Doctor of Nursing Practice

45 contact hours every 2 years · 3 mandatory topics.

Requirements Overview

At a glance

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

Oregon does not require ongoing CE for RN/LPN. One-time 7hr pain management. Not NLC state. APRN/DNP: Must maintain national certification; NPs with prescriptive authority need pharmacology DNP follows same CE requirements as APRN in most states.

First Renewal

APRNs must complete 1 hour from Oregon Pain Management Commission and 6 hours pain management for initial licensure; renewals require 15 hours pharmacotherapeutic content

Mandatory Topics

Required subject areas

Required subject areas for license renewal.

Pain Management (Oregon Pain Management Commission course)

Initial licensure only

1h
Occasional

Pain Management

Initial licensure only

6h
Occasional

Pharmacotherapeutic Content

License renewal

15h
Every cycle
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