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Arizona APRN CE requirements 2026

Arizona APRN: board-defined CE hours per 4 years. Topic buckets from our live catalog — verify with your board.

NursingAPRN4 years cycle

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Total hours (catalog)

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Renewal cycle

4 years

Regulator

Arizona State Board of Nursing

Topic and category requirements

Buckets from our catalog (ethics, supervision, etc.). Empty min/max usually means the board names a requirement without a numeric floor in our row — check the source link.

Requirement	Hours	Notes
Active National Certification	—	Must maintain active national certification in APRN specialty.
APRN Practice Hours	—	960 hours of APRN practice in the past 5 years, or meet an alternative competency pathway (refresher course or advanced degree).
Opioid and Substance Use Disorder CE (DEA holders)	≥ 3	Required only for APRNs with active DEA registration. Must cover opioids, substance use disorders, or addiction per A.R.S. 32-3248.02.

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FAQ

How many CE hours does a APRN need in Arizona?

Hour totals for APRN in Arizona may be board-defined without a single catalog total. Use the free checker and your regulator’s page for the official figure.

Is this official board guidance?

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