Every two years on the date the board assigned you: April 30 or October 31, in an even or an odd year.
Your own expiration date is on your license and in the state license lookup.
| Board | Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing (Department of State) |
|---|---|
| Cycle | Every two years, on your assigned date (April 30 or October 31, even or odd years); $122 |
| Continuing education | 30 hours each renewal, 2 of them child abuse recognition and reporting; 2 hours of organ donation once every 5 years (from May 1, 2026) |
Every two years on the date the board assigned you: April 30 or October 31, in an even or an odd year. Every two years, on your assigned date (April 30 or October 31, even or odd years); $122. Continuing education: 30 hours each renewal, 2 of them child abuse recognition and reporting; 2 hours of organ donation once every 5 years (from May 1, 2026). (Checked November 10, 2026.)
From the state's rule text, checked November 10, 2026. The rule: "The Board will assign registered nurses to one of the following license expiration dates:"
The NCLEX-RN and the nursing certifications nurses take after it (CEN, CCRN, PCCN, CMSRN, CNOR), with every answer explained. Made by an RN. Free to start, no sign-up.
Every two years on the date the board assigned you: April 30 or October 31, in an even or an odd year.
30 hours each renewal, 2 of them child abuse recognition and reporting; 2 hours of organ donation once every 5 years (from May 1, 2026).
Every two years, on your assigned date (April 30 or October 31, even or odd years); $122.
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