{"id":1285,"date":"2025-07-23T17:22:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T17:22:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/?p=1285"},"modified":"2026-02-03T22:52:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T22:52:04","slug":"stay-certified-how-to-get-25-pharmacology-ce-hours-for-ancc-certification-renewal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/2025\/07\/23\/stay-certified-how-to-get-25-pharmacology-ce-hours-for-ancc-certification-renewal\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I Need 25 Pharmacology CE Hours for ANCC Certification Renewal? (Mandatory FAQ)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Question:<\/strong>&nbsp;Is 25-hour pharmacology CE training mandatory for ANCC-certified nurses?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong>&nbsp;Yes. ANCC-certified nurses are required to complete&nbsp;<strong>25 hours of pharmacology\/pharmacotherapeutics continuing education (CE)<\/strong>&nbsp;as part of certification renewal. This requirement is governed by the&nbsp;<strong>American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Provider ID: P0557<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Renew Now CE provides an Instant Certificate for immediate license submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-vivid-green-cyan-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/course-details\/165\">25-Hour Pharmacotherapeutics CE Package for ANCC Renewal<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"sk-ww-google-reviews\" data-embed-id=\"25614990\"><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/widgets.sociablekit.com\/google-reviews\/widget.js\" defer><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1753291054528\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: How many CE hours are required to renew ANCC certification?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>A:<\/strong>\u00a0To maintain ANCC board certification, you need\u00a0<strong>75 contact hours<\/strong>\u00a0of continuing education every five years \u2014 and\u00a0<strong>25 of those hours must be in pharmacology<\/strong>. You may also choose to fulfill an\u00a0<em>additional<\/em>\u00a075 CE hours if selecting \u201cContinuing Education\u201d as a renewal category.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1753291184199\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Where can I find 25 pharmacology CE hours that are ANCC approved?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>A:<\/strong>\u00a0<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/course-details\/175\">Renew Now CE<\/a>\u00a0offers a\u00a0<strong>fully online, ANCC-accredited 25-hour Pharmacology CE Package<\/strong>. All courses are self-paced, peer-reviewed, and compliant with ANCC renewal requirements.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1753291197559\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: What\u2019s included in the 25-hour pharmacology package?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>A:<\/strong>\u00a0The package includes:<br\/><strong>Pharmacology 10-Hour CE Course<\/strong>\u00a0(Primary Care &amp; Med-Surg Focus)<br\/><strong>Medications <\/strong>with the Potential for Misuse<strong> \u2013 6 Hours<\/strong><br\/><strong>Cannabis &amp; Cannabinoids \u2013 3 Hours<\/strong><br\/><strong>Opioids: The Uncontrolled Epidemic \u2013 6 Hours<\/strong><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1753291227860\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q: Can I complete these CE hours online and at my own pace?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>A:<\/strong>\u00a0Yes. All courses are 100% online, self-paced, and mobile-friendly. You can start and stop anytime, and your progress is saved automatically.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1753291239130\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Will I receive a certificate of completion?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>A:<\/strong>\u00a0Yes. Certificates are issued immediately after completing each course and stored in your account for six years for easy retrieval.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1753291249159\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Does Renew Now CE report to CE Broker or other systems?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>A:<\/strong>\u00a0Yes, we report automatically to\u00a0<strong>CE Broker<\/strong>\u00a0for applicable states, and you receive instant confirmation and a downloadable receipt for employer reimbursement.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1753291254558\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Can I take this course even if I\u2019m applying for Florida Autonomous Practice?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>A:<\/strong>\u00a0Absolutely. These same 25 pharmacology hours meet requirements for Florida APRNs applying for\u00a0<strong>autonomous practice authority<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1753291268898\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Is this package useful for nurse practitioners as well as RNs?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>A:<\/strong>\u00a0Yes. This package is designed for both\u00a0<strong>nurse practitioners (NPs)<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>registered nurses (RNs)<\/strong>\u00a0who need accredited pharmacology CE for certification renewal.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-vivid-green-cyan-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/course-details\/165\">25-Hour Pharmacotherapeutics CE Package for ANCC Renewal<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-choose-renew-now-ce-s-25-hour-pharmacology-package\">\ud83c\udfaf Why Choose Renew Now CE\u2019s 25-Hour Pharmacology Package?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 ANCC-accredited, P0557<br>\u2705 Self-paced + mobile-friendly<br>\u2705 Highly-rated content (4.7\/5 stars average)<br>\u2705 Practice-applicable and peer-reviewed<br>\u2705 Automatic certificates and CE Broker reporting<br><br>\u201cThe information is concise yet thorough with many good suggestions for practice.\u201d \u2013 Terry<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Why-Nurses-Choose-Renew-Now-CE-for-Online-Continuing-Education-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Why-Nurses-Choose-Renew-Now-CE-for-Online-Continuing-Education-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Why-Nurses-Choose-Renew-Now-CE-for-Online-Continuing-Education-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Why-Nurses-Choose-Renew-Now-CE-for-Online-Continuing-Education-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Why-Nurses-Choose-Renew-Now-CE-for-Online-Continuing-Education-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Why-Nurses-Choose-Renew-Now-CE-for-Online-Continuing-Education.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How many CE hours are required to renew ANCC certification?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"To maintain ANCC board certification, you need 75 contact hours of continuing education every five years \u2014 and 25 of those hours must be in pharmacology. 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Answer:&nbsp;Yes. ANCC-certified nurses are required to complete&nbsp;25 hours of pharmacology\/pharmacotherapeutics continuing education (CE)&nbsp;as part of certification renewal. This requirement is governed by the&nbsp;American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Provider ID: P0557. Renew Now CE provides an Instant Certificate for immediate license submission. Q: How many CE hours &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/2025\/07\/23\/stay-certified-how-to-get-25-pharmacology-ce-hours-for-ancc-certification-renewal\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Do I Need 25 Pharmacology CE Hours for ANCC Certification Renewal? 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