Hi there, I am a Nurse Practitioner in a Pulmonary/Infectious Disease practice in California. I was just told by our COO that my CME monies have been exhausted because the practice paid for my DEA renewal this year. ($700.00) I was totally caught off guard by this statement- I just finished renewing my ANCC certification at my own expense ($350.00) not to mention the cost of the CME required to renew -150 CME with 50 being specifically in Pharmacology. (5 years) Is anyone else paying for their DEA or having it taken out of a benefit like CME? Thanks for your responses in advance!