Massachusetts Nursing CE Requirements & License Renewal
Meet your Massachusetts nursing CE requirements with ease. If you’d like a refresher on what’s needed to renew your license, see the requirements below.
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Massachusetts : APN
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NEW! DEA MATE ACT:
Beginning with DEA initial registrations or renewals starting June 27, 2023, all DEA-registered practitioners (with the exception of DVM-only license holders) are required to complete 8 hours of one-time training on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.
Continuing education contact hours are not required for 1st renewal period. Thereafter, 15 contact hours of CE are required.
Requirements for APNs with prescriptive authority:
Minimum number of CE contact hours (not specified by Board) must be relative to:
- effective pain management
- the risks of abuse and addiction associated with opioid medication
- identification of patients at risk for substance use disorders
- counseling patients about the side effects, addictive nature and proper storage and disposal of prescription medications
- appropriate prescription quantities for prescription medications that have an increased risk of abuse, AND
- opioid antagonists, overdose prevention treatments and instances in which a patient may be advised on both the use of and ways to access opioid antagonists and overdose prevention treatments
Additional requirements for renewal:
As a condition of licensure, registration, or certification, and any renewal, all nurses are required to complete training and education on the issue of domestic violence and sexual violence.
Elite does not offer this course but it is available at no charge on the State Board Website:
https://www.mass.gov/how-to/domestic-and-sexual-violence-training-chapter-260
For more information, please visit the Chapter 260 Training - FAQ.
One-time requirement for initial licensure:
Pursuant to chapter 220 of the acts of 2018, as of November 7, 2018, applicants for initial licensure must complete a one-time course of training and education in the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with cognitive impairments, including, but not limited to, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
There is no prescribed course or number of education hours for this this training. If you received any training or education in your academic nursing program, through professional staff development, conferences, seminars or continuing education in the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with cognitive impairments including but not limited to, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia at any time then you meet the requirements of the training.
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
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Governing Agency
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Massachusetts : LVN-LPN
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Mandatory Subjects:
- None
Additional information required for renewal:
- All nurses are required to complete training and education on the issue of domestic violence and sexual violence.
Elite does not offer this course but it is available at no charge on the State Board Website: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/domestic-and-sexual-violence-training-chapter-260
For more information, please visit the Chapter 260 Training - FAQ.
- There is a one-time requirement of training and education in the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with cognitive impairments, including, but not limited to, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
There is no prescribed course or number of education hours for this this training. If you received any training or education in your academic nursing program, through professional staff development, conferences, seminars or continuing education in the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with cognitive impairments including but not limited to, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia at any time then you meet the requirements of the training.
- Continuing education contact hours are not required for 1st renewal period. Thereafter, 15 contact hours of CE are required.
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
Roster
Governing Agency
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Massachusetts : RN
Online Info
Mandatory Subjects:
- None
Additional information required for renewal:
- All nurses are required to complete training and education on the issue of domestic violence and sexual violence.
Elite does not offer this course but it is available at no charge on the State Board Website: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/domestic-and-sexual-violence-training-chapter-260
For more information, please visit the Chapter 260 Training - FAQ.
- There is a one-time requirement for training and education in the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with cognitive impairments, including, but not limited to, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
There is no prescribed course or number of education hours for this this training. If you received any training or education in your academic nursing program, through professional staff development, conferences, seminars or continuing education in the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with cognitive impairments including but not limited to, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia at any time then you meet the requirements of the training.
- Continuing education contact hours are not required for 1st renewal period. Thereafter, 15 contact hours of CE are required.
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
Roster
Governing Agency
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FAQs
Generally, renewing your license online will require the following steps.
1. Check renewal requirements: Verify the specific requirements for renewing your license. This might involve completing continuing education (CE) hours or demonstrating that you've maintained certain skills.
2. Complete CE or other requirements: Many healthcare professions require a set number of CE credits for renewal. This can typically be completed through online courses, workshops, or conferences. Some licenses might have other requirements, such as clinical practice hours or competency assessments.
3. Prepare your documentation: Gather any necessary proof of your continuing education or other credentials required by the licensing board. This could include course certificates, employer verification of hours worked, etc.
4. Submit your renewal application: Log into the relevant licensing authority’s website and complete the online renewal application.
5. Pay the required renewal fee.
Most states require licensed professionals to complete some continuing education in order to maintain their license. Check with your state board to determine your specific requirements.
Elite Learning has one of the largest online CE libraries in the nation, including mandatory topics that meet your Massachusetts Nursing requirements. View our full library here.
In many states, you can complete all or a portion of your CE hours online. Check with your state regulatory board for any restrictions on online CE in your state.
Completed CE certificates are tracked in your Elite dashboard. You can access and download these certificates at any time in case of an audit by the state board.
If you miss the deadline for CE completion or license renewal, check with your state regulatory board for next steps.
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.