Apr 5, 20188 yr I am in Texas and am taking the CPN soon.I am wondering, when you receive a certification in your specialty, does that also give you CNE's towards renewing your license? Have not been able to find anything out about this. Thank you. More Like This General Nursing Approved CNE courses in Texas? 2 Replies Active 04/12/2026 09:02 PM
Apr 5, 20188 yr Generally, no. But the classes/education you may have needed to prepare for the exam may count for CEs.
Apr 5, 20188 yr If you have to take classes it should. I went to a exam review for ortho certification and I got 8 hours for that.
Apr 5, 20188 yr It might. In my state (NC), the BON accepts national certification or recertification by recognized national credentialing organizations.Continuing Competence Requirements | North Carolina Board of Nursing
Apr 5, 20188 yr Experts Virginia is another state that accepts national certification in a specialty as evidence that you have kept up-to-date.
I am in Texas and am taking the CPN soon.I am wondering, when you receive a certification in your specialty, does that also give you CNE's towards renewing your license? Have not been able to find anything out about this. Thank you.