Nurse Practitioner CE requirements in Delaware
Requirements at a glance
State-mandated CE topics
- Controlled substances/opioids/SUD: 2 hrs — Controlled-substance registrants.
Sources
Every figure on this page is compiled from the primary board and national certification sources below, cross-checked against reputable aggregators. Requirements change often and some boards publish only in PDFs or login-walled portals — confirm current rules directly before relying on them for renewal.
Verify with DE Board of Nursing →How this fits the national picture
Independent of Delaware, every NP maintains national certification through AANP (100 CE hours over 5 years including 25 pharmacology, plus 1,000 practice hours) or ANCC (75 CE hours over 5 years including 25 pharmacotherapeutics). State CE sits on top of that.
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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do nurse practitioners need in Delaware?
Delaware requires 24 CE hours for nurse practitioners per renewal cycle.
Does Delaware accept AANP or ANCC certification in lieu of state CE?
APRN must maintain national certification (in addition).
What topic-specific CE does Delaware require for nurse practitioners?
Controlled substances/opioids/SUD: 2 hrs — Controlled-substance registrants.
How many pharmacology hours do nurse practitioners need in Delaware?
≥12 hrs pharmacology/clinical drug therapy (aggregators also cite 10-hr prescriber attestation — figures vary).
Informational only, not legal or compliance advice. Continuing education rules change frequently. Confirm current requirements with the DE Board of Nursing and your certifying body before relying on any figure here.