How many CE hours do APRNs need to renew in Rhode Island?

APRNs in Rhode Island complete 10 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 Rhode Island?

The Rhode Island APRN renewal fee is $145, which differs from the RN fee; budget for both if you renew both credentials. Fees change, so confirm the current amount on the Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education portal.

Can APRNs prescribe independently in Rhode Island?

Full practice authority: APRNs prescribe, order, administer, and furnish legend and controlled substances independently; the rules define collaboration as an independent working relationship requiring no written agreement, designated physician, or shared location.

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

Yes: a Rhode Island Controlled Substance Registration through the Department of Health is required before DEA registration for Schedules II to V.

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

Yes. Evidence of current national certification is required at renewal.

Rhode Island APRN License Renewal: CE, Fees, and Prescriptive Rules

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APRNs in Rhode Island complete 10 CE hours every 2 years for board renewal. The APRN renewal fee is $145. The board is one of up to four clocks: your national certification and any DEA registration renew separately.

What the Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education requires of APRNs

Requirement	Hours	Status
General CE	10 hrs	Required
Substance Abuse CE	2 hrs	Required
Alzheimer's Disease (One-Time)	1 hrs	Conditional

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

Prescriptive authority in Rhode Island

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Practice authority: Full practice authority: APRNs prescribe, order, administer, and furnish legend and controlled substances independently; the rules define collaboration as an independent working relationship requiring no written agreement, designated physician, or shared location.
Collaboration / supervision: None required by Rhode Island rules: no written agreement, designated physician, or shared location is mandated.
State controlled-substance registration: Yes: a Rhode Island Controlled Substance Registration through the Department of Health is required before DEA registration for Schedules II to V.
Prescriber CE: Prescriptive-authority holders complete 30 hours of pharmacology CE every 6 years, plus federal MATE obligations for DEA registrants.
National certification at renewal: Yes. Evidence of current national certification is required at renewal.

Source: Rhode Island rules 216-RICR-40-05-3 and Department of Health, last checked 2026-06-11. Rules change; confirm with the board before relying on this.

The other three clocks

Rhode Island 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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Rhode Island APRN renewal FAQ

How many CE hours do APRNs need to renew in Rhode Island?: APRNs in Rhode Island complete 10 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 Rhode Island?: The Rhode Island APRN renewal fee is $145, which differs from the RN fee; budget for both if you renew both credentials. Fees change, so confirm the current amount on the Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education portal.
Can APRNs prescribe independently in Rhode Island?: Full practice authority: APRNs prescribe, order, administer, and furnish legend and controlled substances independently; the rules define collaboration as an independent working relationship requiring no written agreement, designated physician, or shared location.
Does Rhode Island require a state controlled-substance registration on top of the DEA?: Yes: a Rhode Island Controlled Substance Registration through the Department of Health is required before DEA registration for Schedules II to V.
Is Rhode Island in the APRN Compact?: No. Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island APRN license?: Yes. Evidence of current national certification is required at renewal.

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Rhode Island APRN License Renewal: CE, Fees, and Prescriptive Rules

Requirement

Hours

Status

General CE

10 hrs

Required

Substance Abuse CE

2 hrs

Required

Alzheimer's Disease (One-Time)

1 hrs

Conditional