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Idaho · Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner CE requirements in Idaho

Medium confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years (renew May 1–Aug 31 of odd years)
Total CE hours
30 CE hours per renewal cycle
Pharmacology hours
10 hrs pharmacology (within the 30)
Accepts AANP or ANCC in lieu
APRN national certification required in addition to RN licensure

State-mandated CE topics

Idaho lists no profession-specific mandated CE topics for nurse practitioners beyond the general hour requirement and federal rules such as the DEA MATE Act one-time 8-hour training.

Sources

Every figure on this page is compiled from the primary board and national certification sources below, cross-checked against reputable aggregators. Requirements change often and some boards publish only in PDFs or login-walled portals — confirm current rules directly before relying on them for renewal.

Idaho licensing boardIdaho Board of Nursing (DOPL)
AANP certification (national)aanpcert.org/recert
ANCC certification (national)nursingworld.org/globalassets/certification/renewals/ancc-certrenewalrequirements.pdf
DEA MATE Act (federal)samhsa.gov/substance-use/treatment/statutes-regulations-guidelines/mate-act
DEA MATE Act (federal)dea.gov
Verify with Idaho Board of Nursing (DOPL)

How this fits the national picture

Independent of Idaho, every NP maintains national certification through AANP (100 CE hours over 5 years including 25 pharmacology, plus 1,000 practice hours) or ANCC (75 CE hours over 5 years including 25 pharmacotherapeutics). State CE sits on top of that.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do nurse practitioners need in Idaho?

Idaho requires 30 CE hours for nurse practitioners per renewal cycle.

Does Idaho accept AANP or ANCC certification in lieu of state CE?

APRN national certification required in addition to RN licensure.

What topic-specific CE does Idaho require for nurse practitioners?

Idaho lists no profession-specific mandated CE topics for nurse practitioners beyond the general hour requirement and federal rules such as the DEA MATE Act 8-hour training.

How many pharmacology hours do nurse practitioners need in Idaho?

10 hrs pharmacology (within the 30).

Informational only, not legal or compliance advice. Continuing education rules change frequently. Confirm current requirements with the Idaho Board of Nursing (DOPL) and your certifying body before relying on any figure here.