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Pennsylvania clinic and nursing license requirements

What Pennsylvania asks of clinics and nurses, rule by rule: what each license or card is, who needs it, how long it lasts, and the official source to check it against. Your city or county may add its own.

Last reviewed October 21, 2026

This is a summary to help you plan, not legal advice. Check the linked source before you rely on it.

Cards your people carry

Registered nurse license

A Pennsylvania RN license is renewed every two years, with 30 hours of continuing education.

  • Registered nurse license

    Who needs it
    Every RN.
    Issued by
    Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
    How long it lasts
    Valid for 2 years.
Who it covers
Every registered nurse practicing in Pennsylvania.
Deadline
Before practicing.
Renewal
Every 2 years. 30 hours of continuing education, including 2 hours on recognizing and reporting child abuse. From May 1, 2026, 2 hours of organ donation education once within 5 years.
Official source

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