Pennsylvania RN (Registered Nurse) CE Requirements
What Pennsylvania requires to renew your Registered Nurse license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
30
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Deadline
October 31 statewide
Requirements
- Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting — 2 hours
- General CE — 28 hours
Important Information
Registered nurses in Pennsylvania need to complete a total of 30 hours of continuing education every two years, two hours of which are in Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting, and the rest can be general CE of your choosing.
Renewal periods in Pennsylvania run two years and end on October 31 for every licensee. Complete all required hours before that date.
Official Source
Requirements often change — always consult the official website to confirm your requirements.
- Source: Registered Nurses Licensure Snapshot (pa.gov)
- Source: 49 Pa. Code § 21.29. Expiration and renewal of license. (pacodeandbulletin.gov)
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