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Montana Nurse Practitioner (APRN) CE audits & penalties

What happens if a certified nurse practitioner (cnp) misses CE requirements in Montana, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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A renewal postmarked after December 31 is assessed a late renewal fee at double the renewal rate ($100 penalty on the $50 NP renewal); prescriptive authority that lapses more than 45 days past the renewal date expires and the APRN may not prescribe until reapplying (ARM 24.159.1468). Practicing nursing with an invalid license violates the Nurse Practice Act.Verify with board

How compliance is checked

The Board conducts random audits of CE attestations; selected licensees must produce their CE certificates (per the official APRN renewal application, v10.27.2022).

Official source: Montana Board of Nursing

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