Oklahoma Board of Nursing · CRNA

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

Updated April 2026Sourced from OBN~5 min read

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

Mandatory topics

Oklahoma 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.

ConditionalPharmacology[1]
8 hrs
Biennial

Oklahoma CRNAs holding authority to order, select, obtain and administer drugs must complete a minimum of 8 units of CE in advanced pharmacology relating to the administration of anesthesia, as recognized by NBCRNA, completed during the 2 years immediately preceding renewal.

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“(2) include: ... (B) documentation verifying satisfactory completion of a minimum of eight (8) units of continuing education in advanced pharmacology relating to the administration of anesthesia, as recognized by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists, completed during the two (2) years immediately preceding renewal.”
OAC 485:10-18-3(2)(B)See source [1] in Primary Sources
ConditionalPharmacology[2]
15 hrs
Rolling

Initial application for CRNA prescriptive authority requires evidence of satisfactory completion of a minimum of 15 units of CE in advanced pharmacology related to the administration of anesthesia (or successful completion of an approved nurse anesthesia education program) within the 2-year period immediately preceding application.

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“evidence of satisfactory completion of a minimum of fifteen (15) units of continuing education in advanced pharmacology related to the administration of anesthesia as recognized by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists or successful completion of an approved nurse anesthetist education program within the two-year period immediately preceding the date of application.”
OAC 485:10-18-2(2)(B)See source [2] in Primary Sources
ConditionalGeneral CME[2]
Hrs vary

CRNAs must hold and maintain current NBCRNA national certification as a condition of OK APRN-CRNA licensure.

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“verification of current national certification.”
OAC 485:10-18-2(2)(D)See source [2] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Oklahoma 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 CE.Sourcehttps://www.nbcrna.com/continued-certification[3]
NBCRNA_CLASS_B
NBCRNA Class B credits accepted toward CE.Sourcehttps://www.nbcrna.com/continued-certification[3]
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 Oklahoma.

FAQ
How many state-level CE hours do Oklahoma CRNAs need?
OK does not impose a CRNA-specific state CE hour total at the APRN level — active NBCRNA certification satisfies continuing competency. CRNAs holding OK prescriptive authority must additionally complete 8 units of advanced pharmacology CE related to anesthesia administration per biennium under OAC 485:10-18-3. Initial CRNA prescriptive-authority application requires 15 units (or completion of an approved nurse anesthesia program).
Does Oklahoma require NBCRNA certification for CRNA licensure?
Yes. OK APRN-CRNA licensure requires current NBCRNA national certification, both at initial application and on a continuing basis.
Is Oklahoma part of the APRN Compact?
No. OK has not enacted the APRN Compact and is not a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for the RN portion. Both credentials are single-state.
Where can I check my Oklahoma CRNA license renewal date?
Use the OBN license verification tool at https://okbn.boardsofnursing.org/licenselookup or contact OBN at (405) 962-1800.

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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. OAC 485:10-18-3 — Renewal of CRNA Prescriptive Authority
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30
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    “(2) include: ... (B) documentation verifying satisfactory completion of a minimum of eight (8) units of continuing education in advanced pharmacology relating to the administration of anesthesia, as recognized by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists, completed during the two (2) years immediately preceding renewal.”OAC 485:10-18-3(2)(B) · Effective 2017-08-25
  2. OAC 485:10-18-2 — Initial Application for CRNA Prescriptive Authority
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30
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    “evidence of satisfactory completion of a minimum of fifteen (15) units of continuing education in advanced pharmacology related to the administration of anesthesia as recognized by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists or successful completion of an approved nurse anesthetist education program within the two-year period immediately preceding the date of application.”OAC 485:10-18-2(2)(B)
    “verification of current national certification.”OAC 485:10-18-2(2)(D)
  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. CME requirements change. Atlas CME is not affiliated with the Oklahoma 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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