New Mexico Board of Nursing · CRNA

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

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

Updated April 2026Sourced from NMBN~5 min read

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

Mandatory topics

New Mexico has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 30-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]
Hrs vary

CRNAs must hold and maintain current NBCRNA national certification. NMAC 16.12.2.13(I)(2) provides 'recertification by NBCRNA is accepted for meeting mandatory CE requirement.'

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“Continuing education: recertification by NBCRNA is accepted for meeting mandatory CE requirement. CRNAs with DEA registration at any time during their most recent renewal period shall obtain five contact hours in the management of non-cancer pain.”
NMAC 16.12.2.13(I)See source [1] in Primary Sources
ConditionalPain management & end-of-life care[1]
5 hrs
Biennial

CRNAs with DEA registration at any time during the most recent renewal period must obtain 5 contact hours in the management of non-cancer pain.

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“CRNAs with DEA registration at any time during their most recent renewal period shall obtain five contact hours in the management of non-cancer pain.”
NMAC 16.12.2.13(I)(2)See source [1] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, New Mexico 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 credits accepted toward NM CE.Sourcehttps://www.nbcrna.com/continued-certification[2]
NBCRNA_CLASS_B
NBCRNA Class B credits accepted toward NM CE.Sourcehttps://www.nbcrna.com/continued-certification[2]
ANCC Contact Hour
ANCC contact hours accepted.
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 New Mexico.

FAQ
How many state-level CE hours do New Mexico CRNAs need?
NMAC 16.12.2.13(I) accepts NBCRNA recertification as satisfying the mandatory CE requirement, so CRNAs who maintain NBCRNA certification have no separate 30-hour CE block to track. CRNAs holding DEA registration at any time during the renewal period must additionally complete 5 contact hours in the management of non-cancer pain per biennium.
Does New Mexico require NBCRNA certification for CRNA licensure?
Yes. The Board requires "evidence of successful completion of national certification exam as described by the National Board on Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthesia Anesthetists (NBCRNA)." Active NBCRNA certification must be maintained.
Is New Mexico part of the APRN Compact?
No, NM has not enacted the APRN Compact as of April 2026. NM is, however, a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for the underlying RN license.
Where can I check my NM CRNA license renewal date?
Use the NM Nurse Portal at https://nmbn.boardsofnursing.org/nmbn or contact the NM Board of Nursing at (505) 841-8340.

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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.law.cornell.edu/regulations/new-mexico/N-M-Admin-Code-SS-16.12.2.13
    Source
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    “Continuing education: recertification by NBCRNA is accepted for meeting mandatory CE requirement. CRNAs with DEA registration at any time during their most recent renewal period shall obtain five contact hours in the management of non-cancer pain.”NMAC 16.12.2.13(I)
    “CRNAs with DEA registration at any time during their most recent renewal period shall obtain five contact hours in the management of non-cancer pain.”NMAC 16.12.2.13(I)(2)
  2. NBCRNA — Continued Certification
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30

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 New Mexico 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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