Arkansas State Board of Nursing · CRNA

15 hours. Every two years. Tied to your license anniversary.

Below is exactly what Arkansas State Board of Nursing requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from ASBN~4 min read

Compiled by Atlas CME from official board sources · Last updated April 30, 2026

Mandatory topics

Arkansas has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 15-hour total.

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Conditional requirements

These rules apply only when the trigger described under each card is met (for example, holding a state-issued controlled substance registration or treating a specific patient population). Each cites the underlying statute or rule directly.

ConditionalPharmacology[1]
5 hrs
Biennial

APRNs (including CRNAs) WITH prescriptive authority must complete 5 additional pharmacotherapeutics contact hours per biennium in their specialty area; 2 of those 5 hours must cover professional boundaries, substance abuse and misuse, and prescribing rules/regulations/laws.

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“APRNs with prescriptive authority shall complete five (5) contact hours of pharmacotherapeutics continuing education in the APRN’s area of certification each biennium prior to license renewal. Two (2) of the prescribing hours must contain information related to maintaining professional boundaries, substance abuse and misuse, prescribing rules, regulations, and laws”
ASBN APRN Quality Assurance Plan (APRN Renewals page), implementing 17 CAR § 123-207(h); codified rule captured at arkansas/crna/asbn-rules-part123-aprnSee source [1] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Arkansas Medical Association, or AAFP. ACGME residency or fellowship time accrues toward the requirement. Teaching or presenting accredited CME can satisfy a portion of required hours.

Credit systemNotes
NBCRNA Class A
NBCRNA Class A / MAC Ed credits qualify toward the underlying RN CE.
ANCC Contact Hour
ANCC contact hours from accredited providers qualify.
Documentation & audit

CE is not submitted at renewal — licensee attests to compliance and retains records for board audit.

Waivers & exemptions

No formal waivers or exemptions are published for Arkansas.

FAQ
How many state-level CE hours do Arkansas CRNAs need?
Arkansas RN base CE is 15 contact hours per biennium. CRNAs satisfy this readily through NBCRNA recertification CE. APRN renewal additionally requires active NBCRNA certification.
Does Arkansas require NBCRNA certification for CRNA licensure?
Yes. NBCRNA initial certification is required for APRN/CRNA licensure, and active NBCRNA certification must be maintained for APRN renewal.
Is Arkansas part of the APRN Compact?
No. Arkansas has not enacted the APRN Compact as of 2026. Arkansas is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for the RN portion of the credential.
Where can I check my Arkansas CRNA license renewal date?
License status and renewal information are available through the Arkansas State Board of Nursing pages at healthy.arkansas.gov.

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Sources & Citations

Every mandatory topic and conditional requirement above cites the underlying statute or rule. Numbered references below correspond to the bracketed citations next to each requirement.

  1. ASBN — APRN Quality Assurance Plan / Prescriptive Authority CE
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30
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    “APRNs with prescriptive authority shall complete five (5) contact hours of pharmacotherapeutics continuing education in the APRN’s area of certification each biennium prior to license renewal. Two (2) of the prescribing hours must contain information related to maintaining professional boundaries, substance abuse and misuse, prescribing rules, regulations, and laws”ASBN APRN Quality Assurance Plan (APRN Renewals page), implementing 17 CAR § 123-207(h); codified rule captured at arkansas/crna/asbn-rules-part123-aprn

This page is provided for general educational purposes and reflects the best available information as of the last reviewed date above. CME requirements change. Atlas CME is not affiliated with the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, or any other state medical board, licensing authority, or professional organization. Physicians are solely responsible for verifying their own current CME requirements directly with their state medical board before relying on any information presented here.

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