Maine State Board of Nursing · CRNA

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

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

Updated April 2026Sourced from MSBN~4 min read

Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed April 30, 2026

Mandatory topics

Maine has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 50-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.

ConditionalGeneral CME[1]
50 hrs
Biennial

Maine APRNs (including CRNAs) must complete a minimum of 50 CEUs in nursing, medicine, or allied health in the area of practice for which the individual has been licensed as an APRN, during each 2-year cycle. At least 30 must be Category I (formal certificate-bearing CE).

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“An APRN seeking renewal of license(s) to practice must have completed during the 2 year period a minimum of 50 CEUs in nursing, medicine or allied health in the area of practice for which the individual has been licensed as an APRN.”
Maine BON Chapter 3 (APRN); Maine BON APRN FAQSee source [1] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Maine 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 maintain national certification required for APRN renewal.
Documentation & audit

Physicians are responsible for retaining CME documentation and producing it on request. Requirements include course title, dates, hours, sponsoring organization, and accrediting body.

Waivers & exemptions

No formal waivers or exemptions are published for Maine.

FAQ
How many state-level CE hours do Maine CRNAs need?
Maine APRNs (including CRNAs) must complete at least 50 CEUs per biennial renewal cycle, with at least 30 of those CEUs being Category I. The 50-CEU state-level requirement is in addition to maintaining NBCRNA national certification.
Does Maine require NBCRNA certification for CRNA licensure?
Yes. NBCRNA initial certification is required for APRN/CRNA licensure, and active NBCRNA certification must be maintained for renewal alongside the 50-CEU state-level block.
Is Maine part of the APRN Compact?
No. Maine has not enacted the APRN Compact as of 2026. Maine is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for the RN portion only.
Where can I check my Maine CRNA license renewal date?
License status and verification are available through Maine PFR ALMS at pfr.maine.gov/almsonline/almsquery/SearchIndividual.aspx.

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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. https://www.maine.gov/boardofnursing/licensing/advanced-practice-rn/faq.html
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    “An APRN seeking renewal of license(s) to practice must have completed during the 2 year period a minimum of 50 CEUs in nursing, medicine or allied health in the area of practice for which the individual has been licensed as an APRN.”Maine BON Chapter 3 (APRN); Maine BON APRN FAQ

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 Maine 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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