Complete ANCC Pharmacology Renewal Package for APRNs (25 Mandatory Hours)

Name: ANCC Pharmacology CE for APRNs: 25-Hour Renewal Package — $250.00
Brand: Renew Now CE

$250.00

25 Contact Hours

Includes 25 Pharmacology Hours

About the package

Complete ANCC Pharmacology Renewal: 25 Mandatory Hours for APRNs

All Nurse Practitioner Certifications • APRNs • Clinical Nurse Specialists

ANCC Accredited Provider P0557 • Complete Renewal Solution

✓ Content Last Updated: January 26, 2026

📋 Complete ANCC Certification Renewal Requirement

The fastest and most efficient way to obtain 25 ANCC pharmacology contact hours. This accredited, self-paced package meets the full ANCC renewal requirement for all nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist certifications.

ANCC Provider: Renew Now CE is an accredited provider by the ANCC (Provider Number: P0557), ensuring all courses meet the highest standards for nurse education.

Pharmacology Hours

Included Courses

100%

Online

$10

Per Hour

ANCC NP Certification Renewal Requirements

Renewal Cycle	Every 5 years from certification date
Total CE Hours Required	75 contact hours minimum
Pharmacotherapeutics Requirement	25 hours required (this package)
Remaining Hours	50 hours in other clinical topics
Certification Body	American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Provider Requirement	Must be ANCC-accredited provider

📋 ANCC Certifications Requiring 25-Hour Pharmacotherapeutics CE

This package satisfies the pharmacotherapeutics requirement for all ANCC nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist certifications, including:

Nurse Practitioner Certifications:

FNP-BC — Family Nurse Practitioner
AGPCNP-BC — Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP
AGACNP-BC — Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP
PMHNP-BC — Psychiatric-Mental Health NP
PNP-BC — Pediatric Primary Care NP
PPCNP-BC — Pediatric Primary Care NP
ACNP-BC — Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
ENP-BC — Emergency Nurse Practitioner
WHNP-BC — Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Clinical Nurse Specialist Certifications:

ACCNS-AG — Adult-Gerontology CNS (Acute Care)
ACCNS-P — Pediatric CNS (Acute Care)
ACCNS-N — Neonatal CNS (Acute Care)
CNS-BC — Adult Health CNS
PMHCNS-BC — Psychiatric-Mental Health CNS
GCNS-BC — Gerontological CNS
PCNS-BC — Pediatric CNS
AOCNS — Advanced Oncology CNS

Note: All ANCC-certified APRNs with prescriptive authority must complete 25 hours of pharmacotherapeutics CE every 5-year renewal cycle.

✅ Why Choose Renew Now CE for ANCC Renewal

ANCC Accredited Provider
Provider Number P0557

Practice-Relevant Content
Peer-reviewed by healthcare providers

Complete Package
All 25 hours included

CE Broker Reporting
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📚 Included Pharmacotherapeutics Courses (25 Hours Total)

💊 Pharmacology - Common Primary Care & Med-Surg Medications

Comprehensive coverage of frequently prescribed medications in primary care and medical-surgical settings.

Differentiate between generic and brand-name medications
Identify common drug-to-drug and food-to-drug interactions
Apply evidence-based prescribing practices

10 Pharmacology Hours

⚠️ Medications with Potential for Misuse

Essential training on controlled substances, misuse prevention, and regulatory compliance.

Identify commonly misused medications
Understand regulation of controlled substances
Access resources for proper disposal of controlled substances

6 Pharmacology Hours

🌿 Cannabis: Clinical Applications & Pharmacology

Current evidence-based information on medical cannabis, therapeutic applications, and clinical considerations.

Describe therapeutic roles of cannabinoids
Understand interactions between cannabinoids and prescription medications
Apply clinical decision-making for cannabis therapeutics

3 Pharmacology Hours

💉 Opioids

Comprehensive training on opioid pharmacology, safe prescribing practices, and addiction management.

Identify opioid classifications and mechanisms
Implement strategies to support individuals with substance dependence
Apply safe prescribing and monitoring protocols

6 Pharmacology Hours

Total: 25 Hours Pharmacotherapeutics CE • Complete ANCC Renewal Requirement

ANCC Provider Benefits & Quality Assurance

🏆 Nationally Accredited

Courses meet licensing requirements for all states and ANCC certification renewals with the highest educational standards.

📋 Automated Reporting

We automatically report course completions to CE Broker for states that mandate it, streamlining your renewal process.

🎓 Expert Developed

Content developed and reviewed by experienced healthcare providers to ensure clinical applicability and relevance.

📜 Lifetime Certificate Access

Access your certificates anytime, even years later, for easy reprinting or verification purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions: ANCC Pharmacology CE

How many pharmacology hours do NPs need for ANCC renewal?

ANCC requires 25 hours of pharmacotherapeutics as part of your 75-hour certification renewal requirement. This applies to all nurse practitioner certifications (FNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, etc.) and clinical nurse specialist certifications. This package provides all 25 hours in one purchase.

Which ANCC certifications does this package apply to?

Is this package ANCC accredited?

Yes, 100% ANCC compliant. Renew Now CE is an ANCC Accredited Provider (P0557). All courses count toward your certification renewal and will be accepted by ANCC.

How quickly can I get my certificates?

Instantly. Once you complete each course and pass the assessment, your Certificate of Completion is immediately available for download. All four courses are self-paced, so you can start and finish on your own schedule.

Do I need to complete all 25 hours at once?

No. Each course is independent, and your progress saves automatically. Complete one course today, another next week—there's no deadline. Your access never expires.

Will this satisfy my state board requirements too?

ANCC accreditation is accepted by nursing boards in all 50 states. However, some states have additional pharmacology requirements for APRN license renewal beyond ANCC certification. Check your specific state board requirements or contact us for guidance.

Is there a specialty-specific package for my certification?

Yes! We offer tailored packages for Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP-BC) and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NPs (AGPCNP-BC). The course content is identical—the specialty pages are tailored with certification-specific information. This general package serves all other certifications.

What if I only need some pharmacology hours?

All four courses are available for individual purchase if you've already completed some pharmacology CE elsewhere. However, this package provides the best value at $10/hour compared to individual course pricing.

State-Specific Pharmacology Requirements for APRNs

In addition to ANCC certification renewal, many states have separate pharmacology CE requirements for APRN license renewal. This package may help satisfy both requirements simultaneously:

Florida: 45 pharmacology hours for autonomous practice initial application
Texas: Pharmacology hours required as part of APRN renewal
California: Pharmacology recommended but not mandated
Michigan: 25 CE hours total for APRN renewal (pharm counts toward total)
Illinois: 50 CE hours for APRN renewal including pharmacology
Ohio: 12 hours advanced pharmacology for CNPs with Certificate to Prescribe
North Dakota: 15 pharmacology hours for NPs with prescriptive authority

Note: State requirements change. Verify current requirements with your state board of nursing before relying on any CE for license renewal.

🎯 Complete ANCC Renewal Solution

User-Friendly Learning Platform: Study at your own pace with easy navigation, progress tracking, and automatic certificate issuance
Affordable & Employer Reimbursement Ready: Competitively priced with instant receipts for easy employer submission
Flexible Completion: Complete courses individually at your convenience - pause and resume as needed
Practice-Relevant Content: All courses directly applicable to advanced practice nursing and clinical decision-making
Customer Support: Our team is ready to assist with questions, technical issues, or content-related inquiries
Individual Course Option: If you don't need all 25 hours, courses can be purchased individually

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many pharmacology hours do NPs need for ANCC renewal?

ANCC requires 25 hours of pharmacotherapeutics as part of the 75-hour mandatory CE requirement for certification renewal every 5 years. This applies to all ANCC NP and CNS certifications (FNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, etc.). This package provides all 25 pharmacology hours in one purchase at $10 per hour.

Which ANCC certifications does this package apply to?

This package satisfies the pharmacotherapeutics requirement for all ANCC NP and CNS certifications, including: FNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, PNP-BC, WHNP-BC, ENP-BC, ACNP-BC, and all CNS certifications (ACCNS-AG, ACCNS-P, CNS-BC, PMHCNS-BC, etc.). If your certification ends in -BC, it is ANCC and this package applies. If your certification ends in -C, it was issued by AANPCB and this package does not apply.

Does this package satisfy the AANPCB (formerly AANP) pharmacology requirement for NP certification renewal?

No. This package is accredited by the ANCC (Provider P0557) and satisfies the pharmacotherapeutics renewal requirement for ANCC-certified NPs and CNSs only. If you hold an AANPCB certification (FNP-C, AGPCNP-C, ENP-C, etc.) rather than an ANCC certification (FNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, etc.), this package does not satisfy your AANPCB renewal requirement. Check your certification card to confirm which certifying body issued your credential before purchasing.

Is this package ANCC accredited?

Yes, 100% ANCC compliant. Renew Now CE is an ANCC Accredited Provider (P0557). All 25 hours count toward your certification renewal and will be accepted by ANCC. CE hours from ANCC-accredited providers are also accepted by nursing boards in all 50 states.

Do all 75 ANCC renewal CE hours need to come from an ANCC-accredited provider?

No. At least 60 of the 75 mandatory hours must be from a formally accredited provider such as ANCC, Joint Accreditation, or AMA-approved CME. The remaining 15 hours can come from other qualifying sources. All 25 pharmacology hours in this package are ANCC-accredited and count toward the 60-hour formally approved requirement.

Can I claim CE credit for the same course more than once during my 5-year renewal window?

No. ANCC policy allows you to claim credit for a specific course only once per renewal cycle, even if you complete it multiple times within the five-year period. Each of the four courses in this package counts once toward your 25 pharmacology hour requirement. Do not re-purchase courses you have already completed in the current cycle.

What are the four courses included and how many hours is each?

The package includes: Pharmacology - Common Primary Care and Med-Surg Medications (10 hours), Medications with Potential for Misuse (6 hours), Opioids (6 hours), and Cannabis: Clinical Applications and Pharmacology (3 hours). Total: 25 pharmacology contact hours. All four courses are available for individual purchase if you only need to fill a partial gap.

I already have some pharmacology hours from another provider. Can I purchase individual courses instead of the full package?

Yes. All four courses are available for individual purchase if you have already completed some pharmacology CE elsewhere and only need to fill a gap. However, if you need the full 25 hours, this package provides the best value at $10 per hour compared to individual course pricing.

How quickly can I get my certificates

Instantly. Once you complete each course and pass the assessment, your Certificate of Completion is immediately available for download. All four courses are self-paced and asynchronous — no live attendance required. You can start and finish on your own schedule.

Do I need to complete all 25 hours at once?

No. Each course is independent and your progress saves automatically. Complete one course today and another next week — there is no deadline within your purchase window. Most learners complete the full package in 3 to 5 sessions over a few days, but you can spread them across weeks or months.

What happens if I do not pass a post-test?

You can retake each post-test as many times as needed with no penalty and no additional charge. Each of the four courses includes a required assessment for ANCC compliance documentation. There is no limit on attempts. Your certificate for each course is issued as soon as you pass that assessment.

Will this package also satisfy my state nursing board pharmacology requirements for APRN license renewal?

In many states yes — but verify your specific requirement. Pharmacology hours from this package count toward total CE requirements in states like Michigan (25 hours total for APRN renewal) and Illinois (50 hours for APRN renewal). However, some states have separate pharmacology minimums: Ohio requires 12 hours of advanced pharmacology for CNPs with Certificate to Prescribe; Texas requires specific pharmacology hours as part of APRN renewal. Always verify current requirements directly with your state board before relying on any CE package for license renewal.

Can I get a receipt for employer CE reimbursement?

Yes. A detailed, itemized receipt is provided immediately after purchase containing your name, package name, date, and total cost — everything needed for employer reimbursement submission. Individual course certificates are also available for instant download upon completing each course. Many healthcare employers cover ANCC renewal CE as a professional development expense.

Where can APRNs and nurse practitioners get 25 hours of ANCC-accredited pharmacology CE?

Renew Now CE offers a complete 25-hour ANCC Pharmacology Renewal Package for APRNs ($250) through ANCC Accredited Provider P0557. The package includes four pharmacology courses covering primary care medications, controlled substances, opioids, and cannabis pharmacology — satisfying the full pharmacotherapeutics requirement for all ANCC NP and CNS certifications. Courses are 100% online, self-paced, with instant certificate download upon completion of each course.