Are you an ANCC accredited provider?

Yes, we are accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC) via the Georgia Nurses Association.

How will I get credit toward my license renewal?

After each course is completed, we automatically issue a certificate of completion; if you have multiple licenses, you will receive a separate certificate for each license. We also report all course completions to CE Broker on your behalf.

Are your courses accredited?

Yes! All courses we offer are accredited to count toward license renewal. You can find a full list of our accreditations here.

Are AchieveCE courses convenient?

Absolutely! All of our courses included unlimited attempts with no time limits. They can also be taken on your desktop or mobile device, and in case you prefer to print out a copy, you can do so easily as well. We handle the navigation of your board's renewal requirements for you, and ensure that you receive credit for your work. If you have any questions, we offer easy-access human support 7-days-a-week for any questions you may have.

Do you really offer any free CE courses?

Yes! We offer a few courses at zero cost to you, which can be found here.

What if I'm not happy after purchase?

We are happy to provide a full refund as long as you make the refund request is within 30 days of the initial purchase and the course(s) have not been fully completed such that you have received a certificate or they have been reported to a tracking board. For refund requests, reach out to us at support@achievece.com

North Carolina Advanced Practice Registered Nurse CEUs

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State requirements for North Carolina Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

Next Renewal Date

Licensee's last day of the birth month

Total Hours Required

50 Hours

General Hours

50 General Hours

Required Courses

1 hour in
controlled substance prescribing
(annually) covering abuse/misuse, chronic pain management, or non-opioid alternatives (APRNs with prescriptive authority)

Detailed Breakdown

North Carolina APRN Standard Renewal Requirements: North Carolina APRNs must renew their licenses every two years before the last day of their birth month, completing 50 contact hours of Board-approved CE. At least 20 of the required hours must be in the APRN’s specialty or population focus, and APRNs with prescriptive authority must include controlled substance prescribing education. Maintaining national certification may substitute for the CE requirement—see official details on the
NC Board of Nursing APRN CE page
.

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First-time renewal: Newly licensed APRNs follow the same biennial renewal cycle and must document either qualifying CE or valid national certification with their first renewal.
NC Board of Nursing APRN CE Requirements

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Certification alternative: APRNs who maintain a current national certificate recognized by the Board satisfy all CE renewal obligations.
NC Board of Nursing APRN CE Requirements

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Other Certifications that nurses hold that needs to be renewed: Any national, specialty, or population-focused certifications must remain current and are required for continued practice or qualifying for renewal alternative.
NC Board of Nursing APRN CE Requirements

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