Minnesota Board of Nursing (MNBON) · NP

0 hours. Every two years. Tied to your birth month.

Below is exactly what Minnesota Board of Nursing (MNBON) requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from MBN(~5 min read

Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed April 25, 2026

Mandatory topics

Minnesota has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 0-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.

ConditionalOpioid / controlled substances[1]
2 hrs
Biennial

APRNs authorized to prescribe controlled substances who hold DEA registration

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“APRNs authorized to prescribe controlled substances must complete 2 hours that include content on best practices in prescribing opioids and controlled substances every renewal.”
Minn. Stat. § 214.12, subd. 6See source [1] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Minnesota 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
ANCC Contact Hour
Current APRN certification from a nationally accredited certifying body recognized by the Board satisfies the 24-contact-hour RN CE requirement. APRN renewal itself requires only national certification documentation and active RN license — no additional CE hours.SourceMinn. Stat. § 148.231(c) / MNBON APRN renewal page
Documentation & audit

RN and APRN registration expiration dates are the same, tied to the licensee's birth month and year (biennial).

Waivers & exemptions

DEA exemption from opioid CE requirement

DHS OPIP program exemption

FAQ
Does Minnesota require pharmacology CE for NPs with prescriptive authority?
Minnesota does not impose a general pharmacology CE requirement for all NPs with prescriptive authority. However, APRNs with DEA registration who are authorized to prescribe controlled substances must complete 2 CE hours per renewal on best practices in prescribing opioids and controlled substances, plus non-pharmacological alternatives for pain treatment, under Minn. Stat. § 214.12, subd. 6. NPs without DEA registration are exempt from this requirement.
Is Minnesota in the APRN Compact?
No. Minnesota is not a member of the APRN Compact as of 2026, and Minnesota is also not a member of the base NLC (Nursing Licensure Compact). All NPs and APRNs practicing in Minnesota must hold Minnesota-issued licenses. NPs who wish to practice in multiple states must hold individual state licenses or certifications in each state where they practice.
Does Minnesota require NPs to maintain national certification for APRN licensure renewal?
Yes. Under Minn. Stat. § 148.231(c), applicants for APRN renewal must provide evidence of current certification or recertification in the appropriate APRN role in at least one population focus by a nationally accredited certifying body recognized by the Board. The Board must receive verification of certification status directly from the certifying body at each renewal. NPs should initiate this verification process before their renewal deadline.
Where can I check my Minnesota NP/APRN license renewal date?
Minnesota NPs can check their APRN and RN license status and renewal information through the Minnesota Board of Nursing website at https://mn.gov/boards/nursing/. APRN-specific renewal guidance, including the required certification bodies and renewal application instructions, is available at https://mn.gov/boards/nursing/advanced-practice/. NPs can contact the Board of Nursing directly through the contact information listed on the website for questions about certification verification or renewal procedures.

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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. Minnesota Board of Nursing — Opioid Continuing Education Requirement for Prescribers
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-23
    Show verbatim text
    “APRNs authorized to prescribe controlled substances must complete 2 hours that include content on best practices in prescribing opioids and controlled substances every renewal.”Minn. Stat. § 214.12, subd. 6 · Effective 2020-01-01

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 Minnesota Board of Nursing (MNBON), 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's medical board before relying on any information presented here.

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