Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
The agency that licenses and disciplines nurses in Pennsylvania — how to reach it, what it charges, and what it requires to keep a licence active.
Contact the board
What this board regulates
Every nursing credential issued in Pennsylvania, with what it costs to get and what it takes to keep. Initial cost totals application, examination, and fingerprinting fees.
| Credential | Initial cost | Renewal | CE hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA Certified Nursing Assistant | $147 | —
every 2 yrs | — |
| LPN/LVN Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse | $345 | $76
every 2 yrs | None |
| RN Registered Nurse | $345 | $122
every 2 yrs | 30 |
| NP Nurse Practitioner | $100 | $81
every 2 yrs | 30 |
| CNM Certified Nurse-Midwife | $50 | $81
every 2 yrs | 30 |
| CNS Clinical Nurse Specialist | $115 | $56
every 2 yrs | 30 |
| CRNA Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | $100 | $81
every 2 yrs | 30 |
Certified nursing assistants are listed on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry, run by Pennsylvania Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry — a separate agency from the nursing board.
Multistate practice
Pennsylvania is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact. A multistate licence issued by this board lets you practise in other NLC member states without a separate application in each one.
Pennsylvania enacted the NLC in September 2023. Fully implemented July 7, 2025. Multistate licenses now available.
Frequently asked questions
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Clinically reviewed by Clinical Review Team
Based on 6 official sources • Last verified: June 2026