Illinois APRN License Renewal | 20-Hour Pharmacotherapeutics CE Package

COMPLETE ILLINOIS PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS CE PACKAGE (APRN – 20 HOURS)

Illinois APRNs are required by the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to complete 80 contact hours of CE every two years for license renewal. At least 20 of those hours must be in pharmacotherapeutics, with 10 of the 20 focused on opioids or other substance use disorders.

This comprehensive 20-hour Illinois pharmacotherapeutics package is designed to fulfill the full pharmacology requirement, including the opioid/substance use education. All courses are fully online, self-paced, and ANCC-accredited (Provider P0557).

COURSES INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE:

• Opioids – 6 Hours
  Covers clinical use, misuse prevention, safety protocols, and prescribing strategies for opioids.

• Abused Medications – 6 Hours
  Examines commonly misused prescription medications, addiction risk, and intervention approaches.

• Cannabis – 3 Hours
  Reviews the pharmacology and therapeutic use of medical cannabis in clinical care.

• Cannabis Use and Surgery – 1 Hour
  Explores pre- and post-operative risks and considerations for patients using cannabis.

• Ketamine, Esketamine, and Treatment-Resistant Depression – 1 Hour
  Discusses off-label and FDA-approved uses of ketamine in mental health and pain.

• Pain and Pain Symptom Management – 3 Hours
  Addresses pain assessment, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment strategies.

WHY CHOOSE THIS PACKAGE?

• Meets the full 20-hour pharmacotherapeutics requirement for Illinois APRNs

• Includes 10 hours focused on opioids and substance use disorders, as required

• Accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

• Courses created by licensed healthcare providers and reviewed for clinical relevance

• Instant certificate download, mobile-friendly, and 24/7 access

Staying on Track with Your CE Requirements

This checklist is provided by Renew Now CE to help Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) monitor their continuing education progress and ensure compliance with all license renewal requirements. Use it as a planning tool to track completed hours and topic-specific mandates, so you can renew your license with clarity and confidence.

ENHANCED LEARNING EXPERIENCE

We are committed to helping nurses succeed. Created by nurses for nurses, our courses are designed to fit your busy schedule while providing high-quality, research-proven content. After completing your courses, we encourage you to share your feedback in our post-course evaluation.

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