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Maryland · Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner CE requirements in Maryland

Medium-high confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Total CE hours
No general state CE hours — maintain current national certification (proof required)
Accepts AANP or ANCC in lieu
Yes — this is the requirement

State-mandated CE topics

  • Implicit bias: — One-time Board-approved course (recent addition).

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.

Maryland licensing boardMaryland Board of Nursing
AANP certification (national)aanpcert.org/recert
ANCC certification (national)nursingworld.org/globalassets/certification/renewals/ancc-certrenewalrequirements.pdf
DEA MATE Act (federal)samhsa.gov/substance-use/treatment/statutes-regulations-guidelines/mate-act
DEA MATE Act (federal)dea.gov
Verify with Maryland Board of Nursing

How this fits the national picture

Independent of Maryland, 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 Maryland?

No general state CE hours — maintain current national certification (proof required). Renewal cycle: Every 2 years.

Does Maryland accept AANP or ANCC certification in lieu of state CE?

Yes — this is the requirement.

What topic-specific CE does Maryland require for nurse practitioners?

Implicit bias: — One-time Board-approved course (recent addition).

Informational only, not legal or compliance advice. Continuing education rules change frequently. Confirm current requirements with the Maryland Board of Nursing and your certifying body before relying on any figure here.