Massachusetts Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) CE audits & penalties

What happens if a advanced practice registered nurse misses CE requirements in Massachusetts, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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Mass.gov states 'You cannot practice with an expired license.' A lapsed APRN authorization is restored through the Board's APRN reinstatement process (Board form: Request to Make 'Current' APRN Authorization, mass.gov).Verify with board

How compliance is checked

244 CMR 5.05: each licensed nurse must maintain an authenticated record of continuing education and submit evidence of the required contact hours upon request of the Board; the evidence must be maintained for two consecutive registration periods.

Official source: Mass.gov - Board of Registration in Nursing, Renew your nursing license

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