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Continuing Education

Virginia · Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

40 contact hours every 2 years · 2 mandatory topics.

Requirements Overview

At a glance

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

40h CE in specialty (or maintain national certification). 8h pharmacology if prescriptive authority. Every 2 years.

Mandatory Topics

Required subject areas

Required subject areas for license renewal.

Pharmacology or pharmacotherapeutics

For APRNs with prescriptive authority

8h
Every cycle

Opioids and controlled substances

For APRNs with prescriptive authority

2h
Every cycle
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