New Mexico RN license renewal and continuing education

This page explains the ACLS certification process in New Mexico, including accreditation with its different government agencies and how to complete your certification online or in-person.

Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses

The official place to buy Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS, PALS, and BLS courses is this acls.net website.

Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses are accepted in New Mexico through the following accreditation bodies and agencies:

New Mexico Board of Nursing for nurses accepts our ANCC COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
New Mexico Medical Board for physicians accepts our AMA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care for dental professionals accepts our ADA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department for pharmacists accepts our ACPE COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
NM Dept of Health for EMTs accepts our EVERY COURSE because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
for body artists accepts our BBP, CPR because there are no specific requirements or restrictions.
New Mexico Health Certified Nurse Midwives and Licensed Midwives for certified nurse midwives and licensed midwives accepts our AMA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.

RN license transfer, renewal & continuing ed

Each state needs a competent medical workforce to meet the needs of its citizens. However, the requirements for some health care professions are not the same in each state. That is why it is important to find out what is required of you as a future or current registered nurse before moving across state lines. Contact information is located at the bottom of this page.

Endorsements

New Mexico is a compact state. If you are moving to New Mexico or claiming it as your primary state of residence, you will need to apply for application by endorsement in order to use your license in New Mexico. General instructions are listed below.

General guidelines for endorsement are listed below.

The does not accept paper applications. All applications must be submitted electronically via the EMBON website.
Criminal background check required ($44)
Passing NCLEX results
Proof of graduation from an approved nursing program
Verification of Licensure form, verification through www.nursys.com or paper verification

Renewals cost $93 and take place every two years. View the paper renewal form or the access Online License Renewal. You must complete 30 contact hours of continuing education.

Contact information

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday excluding Holidays

Address:

6301 Indian School Road NE, Suite 710
Albuquerque, NM 87110

Phone: 505.841.8340

Fax: 505.841.8347

In-person training

	Blended class	Classroom
Format	This is a personalized and adaptive class completed online with a computer. After the class you will schedule with an instructor to complete the hands-on portion of the class.	This is a traditional classroom class with an instructor.
Course completion	Complete the online portion + hands-on skills session with an AHA Instructor.	Contact a Training Center in your area to sign up for an instructor-led class, see above
Time	The online portion of HeartCode BLS can be completed in approximately 1 to 2 hours. Time to complete the hands-on skills session varies around approximately 60 minutes, depending on your experience level.	A full BLS provider course can take 4.5 hours to complete, including skills practice and skills testing.
Completion card	BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years	BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years

Nearby training sites

View our list of training centers and skill testers in NM.

Safety llc
2080 Afton Place Suite B/ Farmington, NM BLS ACLS PALS

LIFESAVERS NM CPR
2103 Golf Course St. SE. SUITE D/ RIO RANCHO, NM BLS ACLS PALS

Gila Regional Medical Center
300 E. 16th Street/ Silver City, NM BLS ACLS PALS

New Mexico Veterans Center
922 S Broadway St/ Truth OR Consequences, NM BLS ACLS PALS

Region 2 EMS
300 S. Water/ Las Cruces, NM BLS ACLS PALS

San Juan Regional Medcal Center
801 W Maple St/ Farmington, NM BLS ACLS PALS

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Total 8 training sites in NM. Show all.

Pacific Medical Training course acceptance chart.

This list of AHA training centers is original research produced by Pacific Medical Training and is not authorized by any third party. By completing this form you are asking Pacific Medical Training to arrange a course and/or skills testing for you, preferably with this training center.

The American Heart Association name is owned by American Heart Association, Inc. Pacific Medical Training has no affiliation with American Heart Association.