Does North Dakota require pharmacology hours for nurse practitioners?

15 pharmacotherapy hours if APRN has prescriptive authority

NP · CRNA · CNM · CNS

North Dakota APRN continuing education requirements

12 hours

APRN, NP, CRNA and CNM requirements

Verified Sep 11, 2026

Advanced practice CE: 12 hours
Renewal period: 2 years
Pharmacology: 15 pharmacology contact hours. 15 pharmacotherapy hours if APRN has prescriptive authority
Who it applies to: APRNs with prescriptive authority
Controlled substances / opioids: Yes, because requirement applies to prescriptive authority
Pain and opioid content: None identified as a separate recurring requirement
Prescriptive authority: Yes
Who approves the course: North Dakota Board of Nursing
Accepted providers: Board-approved/recognized CE providers and qualifying national organizations

What the board publishes

Verified Sep 11, 2026

Renewal period: RN/LPN: Every 2 years.
RN requirement: 12/2 yrs
LPN / LVN requirement: 12/2 yrs
Mandatory topics: For renewal of prescriptive authority: 15 contact hours of education in pharmacology related to the scope of practice.
Required courses: RN: 12 CE contact hours every 2 years. LPN: 12 CE contact hours every 2 years. No specific subject area is required for RN/LPN CE. First-time RN/LPN licensure by examination is exempt from CE for the first renewal. (ND Board of Nursing)
Good to know: Nurses must meet both CE and practice requirements, subject to specific exceptions. Current Board information requires 400 hours of nursing practice during the preceding 4 years and 12 CE contact hours during the preceding 2 years. (ND Board of Nursing)

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