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

APRNs in Connecticut complete 50 CE hours every year for board renewal. That includes the APRN Pharmacotherapeutics requirement of 5 hours. Your national certification keeps its own CE requirement on a separate clock.

What is the APRN renewal fee in Connecticut?

The Connecticut APRN renewal fee is $130, which differs from the RN fee; budget for both if you renew both credentials. Fees change, so confirm the current amount on the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing portal.

Can APRNs prescribe independently in Connecticut?

Full practice authority after a transition: the first 3 years AND 2,000 hours run in collaboration with a physician; after meeting both, the APRN notifies DPH and practices independently, including Schedule II and III prescribing.

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

Connecticut requires a state controlled-substance registration through DCP for prescribers alongside DEA registration; confirm your current DCP registration status before prescribing.

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

Yes. Connecticut issues APRN licenses on the basis of education and national certification; keep the certification current.

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

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APRNs in Connecticut complete 50 CE hours every year for board renewal. The APRN renewal fee is $130. The board is one of up to four clocks: your national certification and any DEA registration renew separately.

What the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing requires of APRNs

Requirement	Hours	Status
APRN Continuing Education	50 hrs	Required
APRN Pharmacotherapeutics	5 hrs	Required
APRN Veterans Mental Health	2 hrs	Required
APRN Mandatory Sub-Topics	6 hrs	Required

Full renewal context (deadlines, grace period, audits): Connecticut nursing license renewal guide.

Prescriptive authority in Connecticut

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Practice authority: Full practice authority after a transition: the first 3 years AND 2,000 hours run in collaboration with a physician; after meeting both, the APRN notifies DPH and practices independently, including Schedule II and III prescribing.
Collaboration / supervision: Required only during the transition period; the written agreement must address consultation, referral, coverage, outcome review, and Schedule II/III limits. After transition, none.
State controlled-substance registration: Connecticut requires a state controlled-substance registration through DCP for prescribers alongside DEA registration; confirm your current DCP registration status before prescribing.
Prescriber CE: Initial APRN licensure requires 30 hours of pharmacology education; renewal CE follows the APRN cycle without a published pharmacology carve-out (confirm with DPH).
National certification at renewal: Yes. Connecticut issues APRN licenses on the basis of education and national certification; keep the certification current.

Source: Connecticut DPH, APRN practice, last checked 2026-06-11. Rules change; confirm with the board before relying on this.

The other three clocks

Connecticut 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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Connecticut APRN renewal FAQ

How many CE hours do APRNs need to renew in Connecticut?: APRNs in Connecticut complete 50 CE hours every year for board renewal. That includes the APRN Pharmacotherapeutics requirement of 5 hours. Your national certification keeps its own CE requirement on a separate clock.
What is the APRN renewal fee in Connecticut?: The Connecticut APRN renewal fee is $130, which differs from the RN fee; budget for both if you renew both credentials. Fees change, so confirm the current amount on the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing portal.
Can APRNs prescribe independently in Connecticut?: Full practice authority after a transition: the first 3 years AND 2,000 hours run in collaboration with a physician; after meeting both, the APRN notifies DPH and practices independently, including Schedule II and III prescribing.
Does Connecticut require a state controlled-substance registration on top of the DEA?: Connecticut requires a state controlled-substance registration through DCP for prescribers alongside DEA registration; confirm your current DCP registration status before prescribing.
Is Connecticut in the APRN Compact?: No. Connecticut 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 Connecticut APRN license?: Yes. Connecticut issues APRN licenses on the basis of education and national certification; keep the certification current.

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

Requirement

Hours

Status

APRN Continuing Education

50 hrs

Required

APRN Pharmacotherapeutics

5 hrs

Required

APRN Veterans Mental Health

2 hrs

Required

APRN Mandatory Sub-Topics

6 hrs

Required