Mississippi Board of Nursing (MSBN) · CRNA

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

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

Updated April 2026Sourced from MBN(~3 min read

Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed May 11, 2026

Mandatory topics

For CRNAs, 5 hours is the total CME requirement. Mississippi also requires a set of one-time topics that count toward the 5-hour total.

Opioid / controlled substances[1]
5 hrs
Biennial
5 contact hours of CE directly related to controlled substances per State Certification Period (Jan 1 odd year – Dec 31 even year). Applies to ALL APRNs regardless of prescriptive authority. CE certificates must be uploaded via CE Broker. New graduate APRNs (master's degree within past 2 years) are exempt for first renewal only.
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“Complete a minimum of five (5) contact hours of continuing education directly related to controlled substances per State Certification Period.”
30 Miss. Admin. Code Part 2840; MSBN APRN PageSee source [1] in Primary Sources
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Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Mississippi 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. CE for the 5-hr controlled substances mandate must specifically address controlled substances.
ANCC Contact Hour
ANCC contact hours from accredited providers qualify if content is controlled-substance-related (for the 5-hr mandate).
Documentation & audit

APRN renewal cycle (State Certification Period): 2 calendar years beginning Jan 1 of each odd year, ending Dec 31 of each even year.

Waivers & exemptions

APRNs graduating from an accredited master's degree or higher APRN program within the past 2 years are exempt from the controlled substances CE requirement for their first renewal only.

FAQ
How many state-level CE hours do Mississippi CRNAs need?
Mississippi APRNs (including CRNAs) must complete 5 contact hours of CE directly related to controlled substances per biennial State Certification Period (Jan 1 odd year – Dec 31 even year). The old 40-hour total / 10-hour controlled-substance requirement was under Part 2815, which was repealed in February 2020. APRN renewal additionally requires active NBCRNA national certification.
Does Mississippi 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.
Is Mississippi part of the APRN Compact?
No. Mississippi has not enacted the APRN Compact as of 2026. Mississippi is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for the RN portion only.
Where can I check my Mississippi CRNA license renewal date?
License status and verification are available through MSBN Gateway at gateway.msbn.ms.gov/datamart/login.do.

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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. Mississippi Board of Nursing — APRN Page
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-05-11
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    “Complete a minimum of five (5) contact hours of continuing education directly related to controlled substances per State Certification Period.”30 Miss. Admin. Code Part 2840; MSBN APRN Page

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