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    Nurse License Compact

    On July 1, 2021, Gov. Tom Wolf signed SB 115 into law, which will begin the process of adding Pennsylvania to the Nurse License Compact (NLC).  The NLC allows registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) to have one multistate license, with the ability to practice in person or via telehealth, in both the primary state of residence and other NLC jurisdictions. 

    Since September 5, 2023, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who hold current multistate licenses through the Nurse Licensure Compact  (NLC) have been able to provide in-person and telehealth services to PA patients. This partial implementation of the Compact was an important step in the process toward full implementation, which is expected to occur in 2025.

     

    DEA Form​ 106

    On Thursday June 22, 2023 the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) published a final rule, amending the regulations regarding DEA Form​ 106.

     

    Information

    Active License Counts

    FDA Safety Alert Regarding Compounded Semaglutide and Tirzepatide Products

    CRNP Statement of Policy

    Fee Increase Notification (PDF)

     

      General Notices

      Pennsylvania's Prescription Drug Monitoring Program

      PDMP Vendor Transition (PDF)

      Prescription of Suboxone by CRNPs  (PDF)

      Fentanyl Safety Recommendations (PDF)

      Naloxone Frequently Asked Questions

      Naloxone Prescription for Overdose Prevention (PDF)

      Naloxone for Opioid Safety - A Provider's Guide to Prescribing to Patients Who Use Opioids (PDF)

      LPN Display Portion of License Retained by Employer (PDF)

      Fireproof Files (PDF)

      NURSYS and e-Notify Service (PDF)

      Out-of-State PN Graduates with Less Than 1500 Program Clock Hours (PDF)

      Frequently Asked Questions Related to LPN IV Therapy Regulations (PDF)

      IV Therapy Program Provider List (PDF)

      CRNP and CNS - Clarification Regarding Professional Liability Insurance (PDF)

      Notice to Employers (PDF) 

      RN Accepting Orders From Other Practitioners (PDF) 

      Home Health Care Services Ordered by Out-of-State Physicians (PDF)

      LPNs Accepting Oral Orders (PDF)

       

      Confirming License Status

      The licensee, employer and the public can confirm the current status of a license and the expiration date at the PALS verification site:  www.pals.pa.gov/verify.

      Allow at least 10-14 business days to receive a renewed license in the mail. Although the paper copy of the renewed license may be requested by an employer, the Bureau strongly encourages that employers use the PALS verification site on an ongoing basis to obtain the most up-to-date licensure information. The information on PALS may be printed if a paper copy is required in the interim.

       

      Special Notice Regarding a New Format for CRNP Prescriptive Authority Approval Numbers

      As the Bureau transitions to the new licensing system (PALS), you will notice that all CRNP Prescriptive Authority Approval numbers will now be in a new format. The 6 digit number will be preceded by the prefix NPPA, for example NPPA000000. The new format (including the prefix) must now be entered to verify a prescriptive authority approval at www.pals.pa.gov/verify.