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

APRNs in Minnesota complete 24 CE hours every 2 years for board renewal. Your national certification keeps its own CE requirement on a separate clock.

What is the APRN renewal fee in Minnesota?

The Minnesota APRN renewal fee is $85 (+ $85 RN renewal = $170 total). Fees change, so confirm the current amount on the Minnesota Board of Nursing portal.

Can APRNs prescribe independently in Minnesota?

Full practice authority after 2,080 hours of collaborative practice in a hospital or integrated setting (for those licensed after July 1, 2014); after the hours, fully independent. Legislation to remove the hours requirement was pending as of June 2026; we publish only the enacted rule.

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

No separate state controlled-substance registration; DEA registration governs.

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

Yes. Current national certification is required for APRN licensure and renewal.

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

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APRNs in Minnesota complete 24 CE hours every 2 years for board renewal. The APRN renewal fee is $85 (+ $85 RN renewal = $170 total). The board is one of up to four clocks: your national certification and any DEA registration renew separately.

What the Minnesota Board of Nursing requires of APRNs

Requirement	Hours	Status
APRN CE / National Certification	24 hrs	Required

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

Prescriptive authority in Minnesota

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Practice authority: Full practice authority after 2,080 hours of collaborative practice in a hospital or integrated setting (for those licensed after July 1, 2014); after the hours, fully independent. Legislation to remove the hours requirement was pending as of June 2026; we publish only the enacted rule.
Collaboration / supervision: Only the initial 2,080-hour collaborative-practice period; no ongoing agreements after it.
State controlled-substance registration: No separate state controlled-substance registration; DEA registration governs.
Prescriber CE: 2 hours of controlled-substance prescribing CE per renewal cycle for prescribers.
National certification at renewal: Yes. Current national certification is required for APRN licensure and renewal.

Source: Minnesota Board of Nursing, APRN licensure, last checked 2026-06-11. Rules change; confirm with the board before relying on this.

The other three clocks

Minnesota 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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Minnesota APRN renewal FAQ

How many CE hours do APRNs need to renew in Minnesota?: APRNs in Minnesota complete 24 CE hours every 2 years for board renewal. Your national certification keeps its own CE requirement on a separate clock.
What is the APRN renewal fee in Minnesota?: The Minnesota APRN renewal fee is $85 (+ $85 RN renewal = $170 total). Fees change, so confirm the current amount on the Minnesota Board of Nursing portal.
Can APRNs prescribe independently in Minnesota?: Full practice authority after 2,080 hours of collaborative practice in a hospital or integrated setting (for those licensed after July 1, 2014); after the hours, fully independent. Legislation to remove the hours requirement was pending as of June 2026; we publish only the enacted rule.
Does Minnesota require a state controlled-substance registration on top of the DEA?: No separate state controlled-substance registration; DEA registration governs.
Is Minnesota in the APRN Compact?: No. Minnesota 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 Minnesota APRN license?: Yes. Current national certification is required for APRN licensure and renewal.

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

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Requirement

Hours

Status

APRN CE / National Certification

24 hrs

Required