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Continuing Education

Pennsylvania · Doctor of Nursing Practice

30 contact hours every 2 years · 3 mandatory topics.

Requirements Overview

At a glance

Total Hours
30 contact hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Basis
Not specified

30 contact hours per 2-year cycle. 2hr child abuse required each cycle. APRN/DNP: Same as RN plus national certification DNP follows same CE requirements as APRN in most states.

First Renewal

Initial licensure requires 3 hours of child abuse; renewal requires 2 hours

Mandatory Topics

Required subject areas

Required subject areas for license renewal.

Child abuse recognition and reporting

For license renewal

2h
Every cycle

Opioids

If APRN has prescriptive authority

2h
Every cycle

Pharmacology

If APRN has prescriptive authority

16h
Every cycle
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