Does Pennsylvania require free nursing CE CE?

Pennsylvania does not list free nursing CE as a separately named mandated topic, but these hours still count toward your general contact-hour total. Confirm current rules with the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

Is online free nursing CE CE accepted in Pennsylvania?

Yes — self-paced online coursework from an approved provider is accepted. Your certificate names the topic, which is what a board audit asks for.

How does Pennsylvania receive the hours?

CSV/spreadsheet export; provider reporting for child abuse training

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Pennsylvania does not name free nursing CE as a separate mandated topic. These hours count toward your general contact-hour total for the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

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Reporting: Self-report
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Last verified: 2026-06-08

Source: Placeholder citation: 49 Pa. Code §21.132 (admin-managed field).. Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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Does Pennsylvania require free nursing CE CE?: Pennsylvania does not list free nursing CE as a separately named mandated topic, but these hours still count toward your general contact-hour total. Confirm current rules with the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
Is online free nursing CE CE accepted in Pennsylvania?: Yes — self-paced online coursework from an approved provider is accepted. Your certificate names the topic, which is what a board audit asks for.
How does Pennsylvania receive the hours?: CSV/spreadsheet export; provider reporting for child abuse training

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