Arizona APRN License Renewal: CE, Fees, and Prescriptive Rules

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Arizona has not enacted the APRN Compact (which is not yet operational anywhere). The Nurse Licensure Compact covers RN and LPN/VN licenses only, so multi-state APRN practice still means a separate APRN credential in each state. Your national certification (AANPCB, ANCC, NBCRNA, or AMCB) and any DEA registration renew on their own cycles, with their own CE math.

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How many CE hours do APRNs need to renew in Arizona?

The Arizona State Board of Nursing does not set a fixed CE-hour mandate for APRN renewal. Your national certification still carries its own CE requirement on a separate clock.

What is the APRN renewal fee in Arizona?

The Arizona APRN renewal fee is $160. Fees change, so confirm the current amount on the Arizona State Board of Nursing portal.

Can APRNs prescribe independently in Arizona?

Full practice authority: APRNs assess, diagnose, and prescribe independently, including controlled substances, with no collaboration requirement.

Does Arizona require a state controlled-substance registration on top of the DEA?

No separate state controlled-substance license. Prescribers with DEA numbers must register with the CSPMP, Arizona's prescription monitoring program (no fee); that is PMP enrollment, not a second license.

Is Arizona in the APRN Compact?

No. Arizona has not enacted the APRN Compact, and the compact itself is not yet operational anywhere. The Nurse Licensure Compact covers RN and LPN/VN licenses only, so it does not extend APRN practice across state lines.

Does my national certification have to be current to renew my Arizona APRN license?

Yes. The APRN certificate rides on current national certification; it expires when the RN license or the certification lapses, whichever comes first.