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Pennsylvania Pharmacology CE for nurses

Pharmacology hours are a separate, non-negotiable subtotal for most prescribing APRNs and count toward the general total for RNs and LPN/LVNs. A course only counts as pharmacology when the certificate says so.

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How Pennsylvania words this requirement

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

Courses available
1 courses
Reporting
Self-report
Compact state
Yes
Last verified
2026-06-08

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

Pharmacology CE written for Pennsylvania

These courses name Pennsylvania in their own records.

3 contact hours
Pain Management
Pharmacology

Assessment, multimodal analgesia, controlled-substance safeguards and tapering conversations that respect patients.

Updated Jun 5, 2026
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$15.00($5 per contact hour) or included with All-AccessView course

Pharmacology CE courses

Matched on the topic, not on Pennsylvania's rules. Check your own renewal requirements before you count these hours.

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Every Pennsylvania hour, one payment

Pharmacology CE plus the rest of your Pennsylvania requirement, unlimited for a year.

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One-time payment · unlimited contact hours for 12 months · certificates the moment you finish.

Common questions

Does Pennsylvania require pharmacology CE?
Pennsylvania does not list pharmacology 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 pharmacology 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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