New Mexico Board of Nursing · CRNA

New Mexico CE Requirements for CRNAs

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

Updated April 2026Sourced from NMBN

Compiled by Atlas CME from official board sources · Last updated July 4, 2026

Mandatory topics

For CRNAs, 30 hours is the total CE requirement. No topic requirement applies to all CRNAs in New Mexico. The conditional requirements below apply when the trigger described on each card is met.

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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[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[2]
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 [2] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

New Mexico Board of Nursing accepts NBCRNA Class A, NBCRNA Class B and ANCC Contact Hour toward the CE requirement for CRNAs.

Credit systemNotes
NBCRNA Class A
NBCRNA Class A credits accepted toward NM CE.Sourcehttps://www.nbcrna.com/continued-certification[3]
NBCRNA Class B
NBCRNA Class B credits accepted toward NM CE.Sourcehttps://www.nbcrna.com/continued-certification[3]
ANCC Contact Hour
ANCC contact hours accepted.
Documentation & audit

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

Waivers & exemptions

A New Mexico CRNA who is renewing while mobilized for military action is not required to meet the continuing-education requirements while on active duty (other than training) during a military action. A copy of the mobilization order must be submitted with the renewal application.

FAQ
Which board licenses CRNAs in New Mexico?
The New Mexico Board of Nursing. CRNAs are licensed as APRN-CRNAs under NMSA 1978 § 61-3 (the Nursing Practice Act) and NMAC Title 16 Chapter 12.
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)
  2. NMAC 16.12.2 — Licensing Requirements
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30
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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)
  3. 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. CE requirements change. Atlas CME is not affiliated with the New Mexico Board of Nursing, or any other state licensing board, licensing authority, or professional organization. CRNAs are solely responsible for verifying their own current CE requirements directly with their state licensing board before relying on any information presented here.

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