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Arizona Pharmacology CE for nurses
Pharmacology hours are a separate, non-negotiable subtotal for most prescribing APRNs and count toward the general total for RNs and LPN/LVNs. A course only counts as pharmacology when the certificate says so.
- Instant certificate
- Finish on your phone
- Accepted online CE
How Arizona words this requirement
Arizona does not name pharmacology as a separate mandated topic. These hours count toward your general contact-hour total for the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
- Courses available
- 18 courses
- Reporting
- Self-report
- Compact state
- Yes
- Last verified
- 2026-07-02
Source: Placeholder citation: A.A.C. R4-19-505 (admin-managed field).. Arizona State Board of Nursing
Pharmacology CE courses
Matched on the topic, not on Arizona's rules. Check your own renewal requirements before you count these hours.
3 contact hoursA practical, evidence-based course on HIV transmission, testing, treatment as prevention, PrEP, PEP, and management of occupational exposure.
2 contact hoursA practical nursing review of substance use disorder assessment, controlled-substance schedules, overdose response, evidence-based treatment, recovery, and stigma-free care.
3 contact hoursBuilds practical nursing skills to prevent medication errors through verification, reconciliation, clear communication, safe documentation, and systems-based reporting.
4 contact hoursReview postanesthetic recovery and assessment, airway and respiratory monitoring, residual neuromuscular blockade, nausea and vomiting, temperature concerns, delirium, pain, and handoff. The course examines recovery scores alongside the patient's overall condition and discharge-readiness considerations.
3 contact hoursA nursing-focused review of obesity assessment, current weight-management pharmacotherapy, adverse-effect monitoring, pediatric care, and patient education.
2 contact hoursA current, clinically focused review of COVID-19 vaccine platforms, recommendations, safety, administration, and counseling for nurses nationwide.
4 contact hoursExplains how prenatal substance and medication exposures affect pregnancy, fetal development, neonatal adaptation, and long-term outcomes, with practical nursing interventions.
4 contact hours4 contact hours nursing continuing education course: Oncology Nursing: Treatment Toxicity, Symptom Burden and the Recognition of Oncologic Emergencies.
4 contact hoursReview clinical reasoning, pharmacologic principles, adverse drug reactions, interactions, polypharmacy, antimicrobial stewardship, controlled substances, and communication in prescribing. Activities emphasize patient-specific assessment, documentation, collaborative review, and verification of professional authority.
Every Arizona hour, one payment
Pharmacology CE plus the rest of your Arizona requirement, unlimited for a year.
One-time payment · unlimited contact hours for 12 months · certificates the moment you finish.
Common questions
- Does Arizona require pharmacology CE?
- Arizona does not list pharmacology as a separately named mandated topic, but these hours still count toward your general contact-hour total. Confirm current rules with the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
- Is online pharmacology CE accepted in Arizona?
- Yes — self-paced online coursework from an approved provider is accepted. Your certificate names the topic, which is what a board audit asks for.
- How does Arizona receive the hours?
- User self-report; audit on request
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