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Colorado Nurse Practitioner (APRN) CE category requirements

How the 2 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for advanced practice registered nurse (aprn)s in Colorado, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Substance-use prevention training — 2 hours per renewal period for APRNs with prescriptive authority, covering the topics in C.R.S. §12-30-114(1)(a) (3 CCR 716-1, Rule 1.25(C); statutory exemptions in Rule 1.25(C)(3))
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APN/RXN expiration mirrors the RN expiration (September 30); the renewal year (odd or even) depends on the original issuance date. The Board's public FAQ currently states no additional APRN CE is required, but current Rule 1.25(C) mandates the 2-hour training — the codified rule controls. APRNs with prescriptive authority must complete the 2-hour substance-use prevention training each renewal period in addition to maintaining national certification; exemptions are listed in Rule 1.25(C)(3).

Official source: Colorado State Board of Nursing - Rule 1.25(C), 3 CCR 716-1 (via Colorado Secretary of State)

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