Pennsylvania Nursing CE Requirements

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Below you’ll find a summary of the requirements set forth by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing for licensed nurses. For detailed and the most up-to-date requirements, please visit the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing site.

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
Phone: (833) 367-2762
Fax: (717) 783-0822
Address: P.O. Box 2649 | Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649

Elite reports Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting hours to the Pennsylvania Department of State within one business day.

Pennsylvania RN continuing education requirements at a glance*:

Next Renewal Deadline: October 31, 2024

Pennsylvania RNs are required to complete thirty (30) contact hours of CE every two years.
Of those 30 hours, 2 hours must be Board-approved continuing education in child abuse recognition and reporting. (Applicants must complete 3 hours of Board-approved continuing education in child abuse recognition and reporting for initial licensure)

Get full details at Pennsylvania Board of Nursing

MANDATORY COURSE

2 Hours

Mandatory Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting

This board-approved course fulfills the 2-year licensure renewal requirement for 2 hours of Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting.

$20.95

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STATE CE PACKAGE

30 Hours

Pennsylvania Nursing CE Requirements Package

This convenient package includes everything you need to complete your Pennsylvania Nursing CE requirements in one place.

$39.95

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Unlimited

Elite Nursing Passport Membership

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Pennsylvania CRNP continuing education requirements at a glance*:

Next Renewal Deadline: October 31, 2024

Pennsylvania CRNPs are required to complete thirty (30) contact hours of CE every two years.
Of those 30 hours, 2 hours must be Board-approved continuing education in child abuse recognition and reporting. (Applicants must complete 3 hours of Board-approved continuing education in child abuse recognition and reporting for initial licensure).
CRNPs with prescriptive authority who have a current DEA registration, or who do not have a current DEA registration but who utilize the DEA registration number of another person or entity, as permitted by law, to prescribe controlled substances in any manner, must complete at least two (2) hours of continuing education in pain management, the identification of addiction or the practices of prescribing or dispensing of opioids.

Get full details at Pennsylvania Board of Nursing

MANDATORY COURSES

Varies

Pennsylvania CRNP Mandatory Subjects

Elite offers multiple courses to fulfill Pennsylvania requirements for CRNPs related to pain management, addiction identification, and opioid prescribing.

Varies

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STATE CE PACKAGE

30 Hours

Pennsylvania Advanced Practice Nursing CE Package

This convenient package includes everything you need to complete your Pennsylvania CE requirements for CRNPs, including mandatory courses.

$72.95

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MEMBERSHIP

Unlimited

Elite Nursing Passport Membership

Expand your nursing knowledge while meeting your state CE requirements with unlimited access to all courses. Choose from a one-year or two-year option.

$99.99

BECOME A MEMBER

Browse the full library of courses and packages for Pennsylvania Nurses across 30+ specialty topics.

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Pennsylvania LPN continuing education requirements at a glance*:

Next Renewal Deadline: June 30, 2024

LPNs in Pennsylvania must complete two (2) hours of board-approved training in child abuse recognition and reporting requirements for license renewal.
Applicants must complete three (3) hours of Board-approved continuing education in child abuse recognition and reporting for initial licensure.

Get full details at Pennsylvania Board of Nursing

MANDATORY COURSE

2 Hours

Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting (Renewal)

This board-approved course fulfills the 2-year licensure renewal requirement for 2 hours of Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting.

$20.95

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MANDATORY COURSE

3 Hours

Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting (Initial)

This course fulfills the Pennsylvania Healthcare Professionals initial licensure requirement of 3 contact hours of Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting.

$25.95

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MEMBERSHIP

Unlimited

Elite Nursing Passport Membership

Expand your nursing knowledge while meeting your state CE requirements with unlimited access to all courses. Choose from a one-year or two-year option.

$99.99

BECOME A MEMBER

Browse the full library of courses and bundles for Pennsylvania Nurses across 30+ specialty topics.

SHOP COURSES

*Important Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It’s ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.

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Colibri Healthcare, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Nursing boards in all states requiring continuing education (CE) accept courses offered by ANCC accredited providers.

Pennsylvania Department of State – Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training (provider # CACE000025). Your Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting hours will be reported to the Pennsylvania Department of State within one business day.

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