Nurse practitioners have the responsibility to grow and evolve in their clinical practice throughout their careers. Continuing education and continuing medical education are not just requirements for certification renewal. They are essential tools that help nurse practitioners stay current, confident, and prepared to deliver the highest level of care. Whether working in primary care, mental health, women’s health, acute care, or another specialty, staying up to date through CE ensures that nurse practitioners continue to provide safe, effective, and evidence-based care for the patients they serve. Why You Actually Need CE The world of healthcare is constantly changing. New guidelines, medications, and best practices pop up all the time. CE helps to stay current, avoid blowout, and to grow professionally.
Here’s what CE can do for you:
● Keeps your certification active
● Helps you improve patient outcomes
● Builds your confidence as a provider
● Allows you to specialize or transition into new roles
● Makes you a better clinician
How Many CE Hours Do You Need? Depending on your certifying body, here’s what you need to recertify every 5 years:
| NP Specialty | CE Hours Required | Pharmacology Hours | Certification Board |
| FNP | 100 Hours | 25 Hours | AANP |
| AGNP | 100 Hours | 25 Hours | AANP |
| PMHNP | 100 Hours | 25 Hours | AANP |
| WHNP | 100 Hours | 25 Hours | AANP |
| AGACNP | 75 Hours | 25 Hours | ANCC |
Where Should You Get CE?
NPs can earn continuing education hours through various activities, including online courses, webinars, conferences, journal clubs, and workshops. Professional organizations like the AANP and the ANCC offer CE opportunities. Additionally, at NP Skills Made Easy, we’ve designed our courses and workshops to be practical, on demand, and built around what NPs need in real life and not just what looks good on paper.
➢ AANP & ANCC accredited
➢ In person skills workshops
➢ Relevant content for primary care, urgent care, women’s health, psych, and more
➢ Digital certificates and CE tracking It’s CE made simple.
Made just for you!
Bottom Line: Keep learning. Stay Ahead
CE isn’t just about keeping your license. It’s about keeping your edge. Whether you’re a brand new NP or a seasoned provider, investing in high quality CE shows that you’re not just surviving the shift in healthcare. You’re leading it! Explore our courses today and let’s grow your skills, confidence, and your career together.
NP Skills Team Call/Text: 877-655-3577