Maine Advanced Practice Registered Nurse CEUs

• Maine APRN Standard Renewal Requirements: Maine APRNs must renew their license every two years with the RN renewal, completing 50 contact hours of continuing education for each specialty area within the preceding two years. Of these, at least 30 must be Category I activities, and all CE must closely align with the APRN specialty as documented for audit. APRNs must also maintain an active national certification in their specialty unless originally licensed before January 1, 1996. Official details and instructions are on the

  Maine Board of Nursing APRN FAQ page
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• First-time renewal: Newly licensed APRNs who have not yet been licensed for a full two years are not required to report CE for their first renewal; the online system recognizes and omits this question.

  Maine Board of Nursing APRN FAQ

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• Certification alternative: Maintaining current national certification is mandatory for renewal and must be submitted to the Board; lack of certification bars practice, regardless of license status (unless initially approved before Jan 1, 1996).

  Maine Board of Nursing APRN FAQ

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• Other Certifications that nurses hold that needs to be renewed: All specialty or advanced certifications used for APRN practice must be kept current and are required for continuing licensure except for those licensed prior to Jan 1, 1996.

  Maine Board of Nursing APRN FAQ