Continuing education requirements for:Pennsylvania Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

License Renewal Cycle: Every 2 years

Total Credits: 30

Special Note: APRNs in the state of Pennsylvania are also required to maintain their RN licensure.

General CE Requirements

  • Total Credits: 12

  • Frequency: Every 2 years

Specialty Requirements

  • Advanced Pharmacology

    • Total Credits: 16

    • Frequency: Every 1 renewal cycle

    • Conditions:

      • APRNs with prescriptive or dispensing authority

  • Opioid and Substance Use Disorders

    • Total Credits: 2

    • Frequency: Every 1 renewal cycle

    • Conditions:

      • APRNs with prescriptive or dispensing authority

State Board Contact Information

Website: www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/nursing.html

Phone: (717) 783-7142

Disclaimer: OOG Health provides up-to-date licensure info, but practitioners are responsible for knowing their own state's requirements.

Last updated: July 16, 2025

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Nurse Practitioner Requirements by State