Q&A: North Carolina Nurse Practitioner CE Requirements 2026 Question: Is Controlled Substance Prescribing CE training mandatory for Nurse Practitioners in North Carolina? Answer: Yes. For the 2026 renewal, North Carolina Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are required to complete 50 contact hours of continuing education every two years to maintain NP approval to practice. Of these, NPs … Continue reading The Complete Guide to North Carolina Nurse Practitioner License Renewal 2026 (Stress-Free Guide) (Mandatory FAQ)