Pennsylvania CE Requirements

PA Board of Nursing continuing education rules

PA
RN HOURS30per 2-year cycle
LPN HOURS30per 2-year cycle
APRN HOURS30per 2-year cycle

Renewal Deadline

Licenses renew every 2 years on April 30 of even-numbered years.

Mandatory Topics

Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting

At least 2 of the 30 hours must be in approved CE on child abuse recognition and reporting.

2h

Additional Notes

30 hours required with 2 mandatory hours on child abuse. The remaining 28 hours are elective. CRNPs must also complete CE in pharmacology. All CE must be approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

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