Texas NP & APRN Mandatory CE Package – 17 Contact Hours | Ethics, Geriatrics & Pharmacotherapy

Name: Texas APRN Mandatory CE Package — $99.00
Brand: Renew Now CE

$99.00

17 Contact Hours

Includes 12 Pharmacology Hours

Required For: TX

About the package

Texas NP & APRN Mandatory CE Package – 17 Contact Hours

Required Topics + Pharmacotherapy Hours • Built for NPs Who Maintain National Certification

ANCC Provider P0557 • No Subscription Required • $99 One-Time Price

Content Last Updated: March 2026
We actively monitor Texas Board of Nursing requirements and update this package whenever mandates change.

Heads Up: Nutrition CE Mandate Coming in 2027

The Texas Board of Nursing is expected to add a nutrition and metabolic health CE requirement in 2027. This package already includes the 1-hour Nutrition & Metabolic Health course so you are ahead of the mandate before it takes effect.

This package covers every mandatory targeted CE requirement plus the required +5 pharmacotherapy hours — everything a cert-maintaining Texas NP is required to have. One purchase. No subscription.

Choose this package if:

You are a Texas APRN or NP who maintains or renews national nursing certification to satisfy the 20-hour general CE requirement
You hold prescriptive authority and still need the required +5 pharmacotherapy hours
You want all mandatory targeted CE topics handled in one package
You want 12 pharmacotherapy hours included — more than double the 5-hour minimum
You want ANCC-accredited CE from provider P0557

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Pharm Hours

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$99

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Everything You’re Required to Have. Nothing You Don’t.

ANCC Accredited (P0557)
Nursing CE accepted by Texas BON

No Subscription Required
One-time purchase, no recurring fees

All Mandatory Topics
Ethics, geriatrics, pain management included

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Why Cert-Maintaining Texas NPs Choose This Package

Built for your renewal path: If you maintain national certification, you don’t need a full 20-hour CE package — but you still need your mandatory targeted topics and pharmacotherapy hours. This package covers exactly that.
12 pharmacotherapy hours: More than double the required +5, across two courses — so you meet the mandate and build genuine prescribing competency.
No Subscriptions: Pay $99 once. No recurring charges, no auto-renewals, no library you’ll never use.
Transparent About What’s Free: We link directly to the state’s free Human Trafficking Prevention course rather than charging you for it.
Real Human Support: Help is available from the Renew Now CE support team.

Trusted CE provider: Renew Now CE is ANCC-accredited Provider P0557 with IPCE status, serving nurses, physicians, pharmacists, and more. Online, self-paced, no subscription, instant certificates.

What’s Included in This 17-Hour Package

Five courses covering every mandatory CE category for Texas APRNs with prescriptive authority who satisfy the 20-hour general requirement through national certification renewal:

Texas Nursing Ethics & Jurisprudence (2 Hours – Required every 6 years • CNE only)

Texas Geriatric Care CE for Nurses (2 Hours – Required for nurses caring for older adults)

Pain & Pain Symptom Management (2 Hours – 2 Pharmacology Hours • Required annually for opioid prescribers)

Nutrition & Metabolic Health for Medical Professionals (1 Hour – Pending 2027 Texas BON mandate • Included now)

Pharmacology: Common Primary Care & Med-Surg Medications (10 Hours – 10 Pharmacology Hours • Satisfies required +5 pharm hours above 20)

Total: 17 Contact Hours • 12 Pharmacotherapy Hours – Covers all mandatory targeted CE requirements plus the required pharmacotherapy hours for Texas APRNs with prescriptive authority.

Human Trafficking Prevention – Free From the State of Texas

Texas requires all APRNs who provide direct patient care to complete an approved Human Trafficking Prevention course every two years. This course is provided at no cost by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and does not need to be purchased.

Access the free Texas Human Trafficking Prevention course here. Complete before your renewal date and keep your certificate on file.

Texas BON Mandatory CE Requirements This Package Covers

Texas APRNs with prescriptive authority who renew via national certification still have mandatory targeted CE requirements every renewal cycle. This package addresses each one:

1. Nursing Jurisprudence & Ethics

Required under Texas Board Rule 216.3(g). Two contact hours of CE relating to nursing jurisprudence and nursing ethics before the end of every third two-year licensing period (every 6 years). Must cover the Texas Nursing Practice Act, BON rules, BON position statements, principles of nursing ethics, and professional boundaries. CNE only — CME cannot substitute for this requirement.

2 Hours • Required every 6 years • CNE only

2. Older Adult / Geriatric Care

Required under Texas Board Rule 216.3(h). Two contact hours of CE relating to older adult or geriatric populations required for APRNs whose practice includes those populations. Required every renewal cycle.

2 Hours • Required if working with geriatric population

3. Pain Management & Opioid Prescribing

Required under Texas Board Rule 216.3(c)(4). APRNs with prescriptive authority agreements authorizing opioid prescribing must complete not less than 2 contact hours annually regarding safe and effective pain management related to controlled substances. That is 4 hours per two-year renewal cycle. This package includes 2 hours (Year 1).

2 Hours/Year (4 per cycle) • Required for opioid prescribers

4. Nutrition & Metabolic Health (Pending 2027)

The Texas Board of Nursing is expected to add a nutrition and metabolic health CE requirement in 2027. This course is included in this package now so you complete it before the mandate takes effect. Getting ahead of requirements is always the better path.

1 Hour • Pending 2027 mandate • Included now

5. Pharmacotherapeutics (Prescriptive Authority)

Required under Texas Board Rule 216.3(c)(3). APRNs with prescriptive authority must complete at least 5 additional contact hours of CE in pharmacotherapeutics per renewal period. These hours are required regardless of whether you renew via CE hours or national certification. This package includes 12 pharmacotherapy hours across two courses, more than doubling the 5-hour minimum.

+5 Hours Required • This package includes 12 pharm hours

6. Human Trafficking Prevention

Required under Texas Board Rule 216.3(i) and Texas Health & Safety Code. Required every renewal for APRNs who provide direct patient care. This course is provided free of charge through the Texas HHS Commission Learning Portal and is not included in this package.

Free from Texas HHS • Required every renewal • Not included — it’s free

Not sure which package you need? If you maintain or renew a Board-approved national nursing certification, this Mandatory CE Package covers your required targeted topics and pharmacotherapy hours. If you do not maintain national certification and need all 25 CE hours, see our Texas APRN & NP Complete CE Renewal Package (25 Hours) instead.

Texas APRN CE Requirements at a Glance

General CE (CE path):	20 contact hours every 2 years
General CE (Cert path):	Satisfied by achieving, maintaining, or renewing Board-approved national certification
Pharmacotherapy (Rx Authority):	+5 hours required every renewal — regardless of CE or cert path
Pain Management (Opioid Rx):	2 hours annually (4 per cycle) • required for opioid prescribers
Ethics & Jurisprudence:	2 hours every 6 years • CNE only
Geriatric / Older Adult Care:	2 hours if working with geriatric population
Human Trafficking:	Every renewal — free from Texas HHS
CME Accepted?	Yes for most — Ethics & Jurisprudence must be CNE only
Regulating Agency:	Texas BON — (512) 305-7400 — bon.texas.gov

ANCC Accreditation & Texas BON Acceptance

American Nurses Credentialing Center

Renew Now CE is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation, Provider Number P0557, with IPCE (Interprofessional Continuing Education) status.

Texas BON Renewal Records

The Texas Board of Nursing accepts CE from ANCC-accredited providers. Keep CE certificates for a minimum of 6 years per Texas BON guidance. All certificates are stored in your Renew Now CE account.

Renew Now CE ANCC Accredited Provider P0557

ANCC Accredited Provider P0557 • Accepted by Texas Board of Nursing

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Designed for the Way Certified NPs Actually Renew

Most Texas NPs maintain national certification — which satisfies the 20-hour general CE requirement. But certification renewal does not cover your mandatory targeted topics or the required +5 pharmacotherapy hours. This package was built to fill exactly that gap: required content only, no filler, no subscription.

17 hours. 12 pharmacotherapy hours. Every mandatory topic. $99 one-time.

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17 hours. All required topics. 12 pharmacotherapy hours. No subscription.

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Official Requirements: For current Texas APRN continuing education requirements, visit the Texas Board of Nursing Continuing Education page. Human Trafficking Prevention requirement per Texas Health & Safety Code administered through the Texas HHS Commission. Contact the Texas Board of Nursing at (512) 305-7400 or visit bon.texas.gov.

This package description summarizes Texas APRN continuing education information for general guidance. Requirements may vary by license status, prescriptive authority, practice setting, and renewal cycle. Always verify current requirements with the Texas Board of Nursing before renewing or submitting CE documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this 17-hour package designed for?

This package is designed for Texas APRNs and NPs who maintain or renew a Board-approved national nursing certification to satisfy the 20-hour general CE requirement. If your certification renewal fulfills the general CE hours, you still need to complete all mandatory targeted CE topics and the required +5 pharmacotherapy hours above 20. This package covers exactly that.

What mandatory CE topics are included?

This package includes all mandatory targeted CE categories for Texas APRNs with prescriptive authority: Texas Nursing Ethics & Jurisprudence (2 hours), Geriatric Care for Nurses (2 hours), Pain & Pain Symptom Management (2 hours, required annually for opioid prescribers), Nutrition & Metabolic Health (1 hour, pending 2027 mandate), and Pharmacology: Common Primary Care & Med-Surg Medications (10 hours, satisfies +5 pharm requirement).

Why do cert-maintaining Texas NPs still need to complete CE?

National certification renewal satisfies the 20-hour general CE requirement per Texas Board Rule 216.3, but it does not satisfy mandatory targeted CE. Regardless of how you fulfill the general hours, Texas APRNs with prescriptive authority must still complete: 2 hours of Ethics & Jurisprudence (every 6 years), 2 hours of geriatric care CE, 2 hours annually of pain management for opioid prescribers, and at least +5 pharmacotherapy hours above 20. This package covers all of those.

Does this package include the required pharmacotherapy hours above 20?

Yes — and it exceeds the minimum. Texas APRNs with prescriptive authority must complete at least 5 additional hours of pharmacotherapeutics above the 20-hour general CE requirement, regardless of whether they renew via CE or national certification. This package includes 12 pharmacotherapy hours across two courses, more than double the 5-hour minimum.

What is the pain management CE requirement for Texas APRNs who prescribe opioids?

Texas APRNs with prescriptive authority agreements authorizing opioid prescribing must complete not less than 2 contact hours annually on safe and effective pain management related to controlled substances (Texas Board Rule 216.3(c)(4)). That is 4 hours per two-year renewal cycle. This package includes 2 hours covering Year 1. You will need an additional 2 hours for Year 2.

Is the Human Trafficking Prevention course included?

No — and you should not have to pay for it. Texas APRNs must complete an approved Human Trafficking Prevention course every renewal, but the Texas Health and Human Services Commission provides this course free of charge through the Texas HHS Learning Portal. This package links directly to the free course rather than charging you for a required state-provided resource.

Does Renew Now CE require a subscription?

No. This is a one-time purchase of $99. There are no monthly memberships, auto-renewals, or subscription fees. Pay once and get lifetime access to all 17 hours of CE.

When are certificates available?

Instantly upon completing each course. After passing the assessment for each course, your Certificate of Completion is immediately available to download as a PDF. Keep these certificates on file for at least 6 years per Texas BON guidance in case of renewal audit.

What if I don't pass the post-test on my first attempt?

No problem — you have unlimited attempts on every post-test at no extra charge. Review the material at your own pace and retake the assessment as many times as you need. There is no penalty, and your progress is always saved. Once you pass, your certificate downloads instantly.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes — 30 days, no questions asked. If you are not completely satisfied with the quality of our content within 30 days of purchase, contact us for a full refund. We are confident in the quality of our courses, but your satisfaction is guaranteed.

Will I need to submit my certificates to the state of Texas before renewing my NP license?

Yes. Beginning September 1, 2026, nurses will need to upload all required Continuing Education (CE) certificates prior to renewing their license. This is a result of Senate Bill 912, passed during the 89th Legislative Session. Development and testing are underway to make this as smooth as possible for nurses. Read more here: https://www.bon.texas.gov/CNE_Tracking_Information.asp.html

$99.00

17 Contact Hours

Includes 12 Pharmacology Hours

Required For: TX