Question: Is continuing education (CE) training mandatory for Nurse Practitioners renewing their ANCC certification in the United States? Answer: Yes. Nurse Practitioners renewing their ANCC certification must complete 75 mandatory continuing education hours, including 25 hours in pharmacology, within the five-year certification period. At least 60 of these hours must be formally approved by an accredited provider such as … Continue reading Do I Need ANCC Certification CE for Nurse Practitioner Renewal in 2026? Note new information for Feb 1, 2027