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Continuing Education

Pennsylvania · Registered Nurse

30 contact hours every 2 years · 1 mandatory topic.

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.

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
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