New Mexico Board of Nursing (NMBON) · NP

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

Below is exactly what New Mexico Board of Nursing (NMBON) 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 25, 2026

Mandatory topics

New Mexico 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.

ConditionalPain management & end-of-life care[1]
5 hrs
Biennial

CNPs (certified nurse practitioners) who hold a DEA registration at any time during their most recent renewal period

View sourceVerbatim from source
“A CNP with DEA registration at any time during their most recent renewal period shall obtain five contact hours in the management of non-cancer pain.”
16.12.2.12 NMAC / 16.12.9.10 NMACSee 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
ANCC Contact Hour
CE must be from recognized nursing organizations, state boards, or board-approved providers. CE Broker is the mandatory tracking platform. For CNPs who do not satisfy the certification pathway: 30 CE hours (same as RN) plus specialty-specific and pharmacology CE may apply. See specialNotes for the no-certification pathway breakdown.Source16.12.2.12 NMAC / NMBON CE Broker page
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

National certification alternative (for non-DEA CNPs)

National certification for DEA-holding CNPs

FAQ
Does New Mexico require pharmacology CE for NPs with prescriptive authority?
New Mexico does not impose a general recurring pharmacology CE requirement for all NPs with prescriptive authority. The DEA-related CE obligation for CNPs is 5 hours in non-cancer pain management (not pharmacology broadly), covering pain management rules, controlled substance pharmacology, abuse/diversion awareness, and prescribing regulations. CNPs without current national certification who follow the alternative CE pathway must complete 10 pharmacology CE hours, but this is a consequence of not having certification rather than a prescriptive authority CE mandate.
Is New Mexico in the APRN Compact?
New Mexico is a member of the base NLC (Nursing Licensure Compact), which governs the underlying RN license. New Mexico's APRN Compact membership status was not confirmed during the Layer 1 data scrape. NPs who practice in multiple states should contact the New Mexico Board of Nursing to confirm whether NM participates in the APRN Compact.
Does New Mexico require NPs to maintain national certification for CNP renewal?
Yes. Under 16.12.2.12 NMAC, CNPs are expected to hold current national APRN certification as the basis for their renewal CE compliance. The rule provides that "verification of certification or recertification within the current renewal period is accepted in lieu of the 30 hours of continuing education required for licensure." While there is technically an alternative CE pathway for CNPs without certification, national certification is the standard requirement and the most efficient renewal route.
Where can I renew my New Mexico NP/APRN license?
New Mexico NPs renew through the Board's online portal at https://www.bon.nm.gov/, which activates 60 days before license expiration. All CE must be uploaded to CE Broker at https://www.bon.nm.gov/ceu/ before submitting the renewal application. The Board sends automatic email reminders at 60 and 30 days before expiration. For questions, contact the New Mexico Board of Nursing through the website.

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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. 16.12.2.12 NMAC — APRN Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) CE
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-23
    Show verbatim text
    “A CNP with DEA registration at any time during their most recent renewal period shall obtain five contact hours in the management of non-cancer pain.”16.12.2.12 NMAC / 16.12.9.10 NMAC

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 (NMBON), 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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