Mandatory topics
Montana has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 0-hour total.
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Accepted credit
Montana accepts CME from nationally accredited providers. Confirm provider eligibility with Montana State Board of Nursing (MTBON) before the renewal cycle.
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 Montana.
FAQ
Does Montana require NPs to maintain national certification for APRN renewal?
This is a separate question from CE, which this file does not resolve — the APRN-specific rule text governing Montana APRN renewal (ARM 24.159 Subchapter 14) has not been reviewed for this file. The CE requirement repeal is confirmed and complete; any APRN certification or documentation conditions outside of CE should be verified directly with the Montana Board of Nursing at (406) 841-2380 or through ARM 24.159 Subchapter 14 at the Montana Secretary of State's administrative rules repository.
Is Montana in the APRN Compact?
No. Montana is a member of the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) — which governs the underlying RN license — but is not a member of the APRN Compact as of 2026. Montana NPs who wish to practice as APRNs in other states must obtain individual APRN licensure in those states.
Does Montana require pharmacology CE for NPs with prescriptive authority?
No. Montana has eliminated all CE requirements for APRN renewal, including any topic-specific CE. There is no pharmacology CE requirement for Montana NPs with prescriptive authority. Montana has full practice authority for NPs, and the repeal of CE requirements applies universally.
Where can I check my Montana NP/APRN license renewal date?
Montana NPs can verify their license status through the public license lookup portal at https://ebizws.mt.gov/PUBLICPORTAL. Online renewal is available at ebiz.mt.gov/pol. For APRN-specific questions, the Montana Board of Nursing's scope of practice line is (406) 841-2380 or DLIBSDNUR@MT.GOV.