Pennsylvania Nursing CEU Requirements
Pennsylvania Registered nurses are required to complete 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years, including a Board-approved course on child abuse recognition and reporting. Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners must complete 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years, including a Board-approved course on child abuse recognition and reporting. Licensed Practical nurses must complete a Board-approved course on child abuse recognition and reporting every 2 years. Learn more about Pennsylvania license requirements below.
CE Requirements for Pennsylvania Nursing License Renewal
Pennsylvania Registered nurses are required to complete 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years, including a Board-approved course on child abuse recognition and reporting. On initial licensure, the course on child abuse recognition and reporting is a 3-hour course; on renewal, this is a 2-hour course. Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners must complete 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years, including a Board-approved course on child abuse recognition and reporting. If you have prescriptive authority, sixteen (16) of the thirty (30) hours must be advanced pharmacology. Two (2) hours must be in pain management and identification of addiction. Licensed Practical nurses must complete a Board-approved course on child abuse recognition and reporting every 2 years.
We are working to have a Board-approved course on child abuse recognition and reporting, but we do not currently offer one. All our courses are ANCC accredited and will help you satisfy your continuing education requirements.
Select your profession below to view the appropriate requirements:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there continuing education requirements for Pennsylvania nurses?
Yes, Pennsylvania RNs and CRNPs are required to complete thirty (30) hours of continuing education every two years. LPNs are required to complete two (2) hours of continuing education every two years.
When is the nurse re-licensure deadline for Pennsylvania nurses?
Pennsylvania licenses expire every two years. Check your Pennsylvania nursing portal for when your license expires.
Are there any mandatory continuing education requirements for Pennsylvania nurses?
Yes, Pennsylvania RNs, LPNs, and CRNPs are required to complete a Board-approved child abuse recognition and reporting course every two years.
For more detailed requirements, please visit the Pennsylvania Nursing Board.
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Substance Use Disorder – Access to Treatment, Prevention, and Relapse Management N212B
Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace N217B
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Human Sexuality Across the Lifespan N519
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