Kentucky Advanced Practice Registered Nurse CEUs
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- All state-required courses
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- Mobile app & web access
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- Unlimited live webinars
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Verified reviewState requirements for Kentucky Advanced Practice Registered Nursess
Pharmacology: 5 contact hours annually (Board-approved)
If you have a DEA registration + KASPER/PDMP, 3 of the 5 must cover pain management or addiction disorders
One-time requirements:
3-hour course for Domestic Violence
1.5-hour course for Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
2 hours total (1 hour general + 1 hour on assessment and intervention) for Suicide Prevention
1.5 hours Implicit bias for all nurses
1-hour course for Alzheimer’s/Dementia
Additional topics may apply for:
Medicinal cannabis authorization
SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) credential holders
Kentucky APRN Standard Renewal Requirements: Kentucky Advanced Practice Registered Nurses are required to renew their licenses each year between September 15 and October 31. APRNs must complete 14 contact hours of Board-approved continuing education annually, including 5 hours of pharmacology, or maintain national certification. Mandatory one-time trainings in topics such as domestic violence, suicide prevention, pediatric abusive head trauma, and others may be required based on licensure status. See full current details on the Kentucky Board of Nursing APRN CE page .
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First-time renewal: If your Kentucky APRN license was issued after May 1, you may not need to renew until October of the following year; otherwise, annual renewal applies. KBN Renewal FAQ
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Certification alternative: Holding current board certification in your APRN practice role fulfills the annual 14-hour CE requirement. KBN APRN CE Requirements
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DEA: If you have an active DEA registration and KASPER/PDMP account, 3 of the required 5 pharmacology hours must be in pain management or addiction disorders. A federal one-time 8-hour substance use disorder course is required for all DEA-registered providers. KBN APRN CE Requirements
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Other CE Options: National certification, satisfactory employment evaluation (6 months + 7CE), preceptorship (120+hr = full credit), publication, presentation, approved research. KBN APRN CE Requirements
Required Courses for
Kentucky Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
All courses below included with Plans
DEA MATE 8-Hour Training: SUD & Pain Management
8.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-basedDEA MATE 8-Hour Training: SUD & Pain Management
Fulfill the DEA MATE 8-hour requirement in one bundle. Update pain pharmacology, MOUD for opioid and alcohol use disorders, and controlled substance best practices to treat SUD, manage pain safely, and reduce misuse and diversion.
View full details of DEA MATE 8-Hour Training: SUD & Pain ManagementPrice: $79.00
Duration: 8.0 Credits / Contact Hours
Deep Vein Thrombosis: Evidence-Based Triage, Pharmacotherapy, and PTS Prevention
2.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-basedDeep Vein Thrombosis: Evidence-Based Triage, Pharmacotherapy, and PTS Prevention
Learn evidence-based triage, pharmacotherapy, and prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome in deep vein thrombosis to support safe, effective, guideline-aligned patient management.
View full details of Deep Vein Thrombosis: Evidence-Based Triage, Pharmacotherapy, and PTS PreventionPrice: $23.00
Duration: 2.0 Credits / Contact Hours
Kentucky Nurses in Domestic Violence Care
3.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-basedKentucky Nurses in Domestic Violence Care
Learn to identify and address various forms of domestic violence. This course equips Kentucky nurses with the skills and knowledge to support and advocate for at-risk individuals in healthcare settings.
View full details of Kentucky Nurses in Domestic Violence CarePrice: $20.00
Duration: 3.0 Credits / Contact Hours
Kentucky Nursing: Domestic Violence
3.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-basedKentucky Nursing: Domestic Violence
Learn vital skills to address domestic violence within Kentucky's nursing scope, promoting patient safety and well-being.
View full details of Kentucky Nursing: Domestic ViolencePrice: $20.00
Duration: 3.0 Credits / Contact Hours
Navigating Hormonal Contraceptive Medication Protocols: A Guide for Clinicians
3.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-basedNavigating Hormonal Contraceptive Medication Protocols: A Guide for Clinicians
Learn to navigate hormonal contraceptive protocols, including selection, prescribing considerations, contraindications, and patient counseling for safe, effective clinical practice.
View full details of Navigating Hormonal Contraceptive Medication Protocols: A Guide for CliniciansPrice: $28.00
Duration: 3.0 Credits / Contact Hours
Paths Forward for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare
1.5 Credits / Contact HoursVideo-basedPaths Forward for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare
Learn about diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare. Understand their significance and how they impact both healthcare professionals and patient care.
View full details of Paths Forward for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in HealthcarePrice: $16.00
Duration: 1.5 Credits / Contact Hours
Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma: From Detection to Action
3.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-basedPediatric Abusive Head Trauma: From Detection to Action
Learn to identify signs of abuse and take appropriate action with this course designed for healthcare and mental health professionals.
View full details of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma: From Detection to ActionPrice: $24.00
Duration: 3.0 Credits / Contact Hours
Pharmacology CE for Nurse Practitioners: 25 ANCC Contact Hours
25.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-basedPharmacology CE for Nurse Practitioners: 25 ANCC Contact Hours
25 ANCC contact hours of pharmacology CE for NPs and APRNs. Meets the 25-hour pharmacotherapeutics requirement for ANCC, AANPCB and AANP recertification. Online, self-paced
View full details of Pharmacology CE for Nurse Practitioners: 25 ANCC Contact HoursPrice: $250.00
Original price: $349.00
Duration: 25.0 Credits / Contact Hours
Prescribing Essentials: Principles in Safe and Responsible Medication Use
3.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-basedPrescribing Essentials: Principles in Safe and Responsible Medication Use
Learn core principles of safe and responsible medication prescribing, including risk reduction, patient safety, and evidence-based prescribing practices.
View full details of Prescribing Essentials: Principles in Safe and Responsible Medication UsePrice: $90.00
Duration: 3.0 Credits / Contact Hours
Prescribing Opioids and Benzodiazepines Strategies for Harm Reduction and Monitoring
1.0 Credit / Contact HourText-basedPrescribing Opioids and Benzodiazepines Strategies for Harm Reduction and Monitoring
Learn evidence-based strategies for prescribing opioids and benzodiazepines, emphasizing harm reduction, patient safety, and effective monitoring to support responsible clinical practice.
View full details of Prescribing Opioids and Benzodiazepines Strategies for Harm Reduction and MonitoringPrice: $30.00
Duration: 1.0 Credit / Contact Hour
Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention Strategies for Nurses
2.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-basedSuicide Risk Assessment and Intervention Strategies for Nurses
Learn about the various risk factors associated with suicide, with a special focus on chronic toxic stress—a burdensome reality that pervades the lives of both patients and healthcare professionals
View full details of Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention Strategies for NursesPrice: $15.00
Duration: 2.0 Credits / Contact Hours
Live webinars for
Kentucky Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
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Type 2 Diabetes – Smarter Strategies from the Latest Guidelines - Live Webinar on September 29, 2026 at 8PM EST
1.0 Credit / Contact HourLive webinarType 2 Diabetes – Smarter Strategies from the Latest Guidelines - Live Webinar on September 29, 2026 at 8PM EST
Learn current, evidence-based strategies for managing type 2 diabetes, including guideline updates, treatment options, and approaches to improve patient outcomes.
View full details of Type 2 Diabetes – Smarter Strategies from the Latest Guidelines - Live Webinar on September 29, 2026 at 8PM ESTPrice: $25.00
Duration: 1.0 Credit / Contact Hour
From Kings to Commoners: Exploring Modern Treatment Strategies for Gout - Live Webinar on September 30, 2026 at 8PM ET
1.0 Credit / Contact HourLive webinarFrom Kings to Commoners: Exploring Modern Treatment Strategies for Gout - Live Webinar on September 30, 2026 at 8PM ET
To address this urgent need, the course will offer a comprehensive overview of diagnostic protocols, both abortive and prophylactic pharmacological options, as well as evidence-based non-pharmacological interventions.
View full details of From Kings to Commoners: Exploring Modern Treatment Strategies for Gout - Live Webinar on September 30, 2026 at 8PM ETPrice: $25.00
Duration: 1.0 Credit / Contact Hour
Healthy People, Healthy Planet: Reducing Healthcare’s Environmental Footprint - Live Webinar on October 5, 2026 at 8PM ET
1.0 Credit / Contact HourLive webinarHealthy People, Healthy Planet: Reducing Healthcare’s Environmental Footprint - Live Webinar on October 5, 2026 at 8PM ET
Learn strategies to minimize healthcare's environmental impact, promote sustainability, and support global health through eco-conscious practices and innovative solutions.
View full details of Healthy People, Healthy Planet: Reducing Healthcare’s Environmental Footprint - Live Webinar on October 5, 2026 at 8PM ETPrice: $25.00
Duration: 1.0 Credit / Contact Hour
Stroke Recognition, Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment, and Pharmacologic Prevention for Healthcare Professionals - Live Webinar on October 7, 2026 at 10 AM ET
2.0 Credits / Contact HoursLive webinarStroke Recognition, Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment, and Pharmacologic Prevention for Healthcare Professionals - Live Webinar on October 7, 2026 at 10 AM ET
Learn to recognize stroke, manage acute ischemic stroke, and apply pharmacologic prevention strategies to support timely, evidence-based care and reduce recurrent risk.
View full details of Stroke Recognition, Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment, and Pharmacologic Prevention for Healthcare Professionals - Live Webinar on October 7, 2026 at 10 AM ETPrice: $50.00
Duration: 2.0 Credits / Contact Hours
Large Language Models Management of Medications - Live Webinar on October 13, 2026 at 10AM ET
1.0 Credit / Contact HourLive webinarLarge Language Models Management of Medications - Live Webinar on October 13, 2026 at 10AM ET
Learn how large language models can support medication management, including clinical applications, benefits, limitations, and considerations for safe use in healthcare.
View full details of Large Language Models Management of Medications - Live Webinar on October 13, 2026 at 10AM ETPrice: $25.00
Duration: 1.0 Credit / Contact Hour
Bridging Generations in Healthcare: Strategies for Patients, Learners, and Teams - Live Webinar on October 14, 2026 at 10AM ET
1.0 Credit / Contact HourLive webinarBridging Generations in Healthcare: Strategies for Patients, Learners, and Teams - Live Webinar on October 14, 2026 at 10AM ET
Learn strategies to bridge generational differences in healthcare, enhancing communication, collaboration, and patient-centered practice across diverse learners, providers, and teams.
View full details of Bridging Generations in Healthcare: Strategies for Patients, Learners, and Teams - Live Webinar on October 14, 2026 at 10AM ETPrice: $25.00
Duration: 1.0 Credit / Contact Hour
GLP-1s Therapies in Obesity: Applying WHO Guidance to Person-Centered, Long-Term Management - Live Webinar on October 20, 2026 at 10AM ET
1.0 Credit / Contact HourLive webinarGLP-1s Therapies in Obesity: Applying WHO Guidance to Person-Centered, Long-Term Management - Live Webinar on October 20, 2026 at 10AM ET
Learn to apply WHO guidance to GLP-1 therapies in obesity, integrating person-centered strategies for safe, effective, and sustainable long-term management.
View full details of GLP-1s Therapies in Obesity: Applying WHO Guidance to Person-Centered, Long-Term Management - Live Webinar on October 20, 2026 at 10AM ETPrice: $25.00
Duration: 1.0 Credit / Contact Hour
Essential Vitamin Therapy- The Legacy of Casimir Funk - Live Webinar on October 21, 2026 at 8PM ET
1.5 Credits / Contact HoursLive webinarEssential Vitamin Therapy- The Legacy of Casimir Funk - Live Webinar on October 21, 2026 at 8PM ET
Learn about the therapeutic role of vitamins, the impact of drug-induced nutrient depletion, and the vital role of pharmacists in supplementation, building on Casimir Funk’s legacy of “vital amines.”
View full details of Essential Vitamin Therapy- The Legacy of Casimir Funk - Live Webinar on October 21, 2026 at 8PM ETPrice: $35.00
Duration: 1.5 Credits / Contact Hours
Rest Assured: A Review of Sleep Medications - Live Webinar on October 28, 2026 at 10am ET
1.0 Credit / Contact HourLive webinarRest Assured: A Review of Sleep Medications - Live Webinar on October 28, 2026 at 10am ET
Learn the pharmacology, indications, risks, and clinical considerations of sleep medications to support safe, effective management of sleep disorders.
View full details of Rest Assured: A Review of Sleep Medications - Live Webinar on October 28, 2026 at 10am ETPrice: $25.00
Duration: 1.0 Credit / Contact Hour
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