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The FNP-BC is valid for five years, and you renew through continuing education and professional-development
activities, per ANCC.
How long is the FNP-BC valid?
Five years from the date you certify.
How do you renew?
You complete 75 continuing-education contact hours, of which at least 25 must be
in pharmacology (required for APRNs renewing NP certification), along with ANCC’s professional-development
requirements over the five-year cycle.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cycle | 5 years |
| Continuing education | 75 contact hours (25 in pharmacology) |
| Renewal fee | $275 member / $375 non-member |
ANCC’s renewal model also lets you combine CE with other professional-development categories; check the
current renewal requirements for the full menu.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the FNP-BC valid?
The FNP-BC is valid for five years.
How do you renew the FNP-BC?
Complete 75 continuing-education contact hours (at least 25 in pharmacology) plus ANCC’s professional-development requirements over the five-year cycle; the renewal fee is $275 for members and $375 for non-members.
How much pharmacology CE is required to renew the FNP-BC?
At least 25 of the 75 required continuing-education contact hours must be in pharmacology, as required for APRNs renewing NP certification.
Sources & references
The exam facts on this page are drawn from official certifying-body materials, reviewed 2026-06-18 by the DrCertifications exam-prep team (10+ years in exam preparation and publishing).