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    Nursing License Renewal Information

    Find what you need to renew your Nursing Board license, including deadlines, requirements, and steps to stay active.

    Renewal Information 

    A notice for renewal will be sent biennially prior to the expiration date of the current license or certification.  Failure to receive the notice for renewal will not relieve you of the responsibility of renewing your license by the expiration date.  It is required that you update your address with the Board within 14 days of any change.  The license will be mailed to the address on record.  It will not be forwarded by the post office.

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    If you hold a Multistate RN or PN license (issued by a Nurse Licensure Compact state), and you are legally practicing in Pennsylvania under that multistate privilege, then:

    • You do not need a Pennsylvania single-state license to practice as an RN or a PN.
    • If you previously had a Pennsylvania single-state license, you cannot renew it while you are maintaining and practicing under your multistate license.

    Converting from a Single-State to a Multistate License:

    Converting your Pennsylvania single-state RN license to a multistate license does not change your license expiration date. The conversion updates only the status of your license — it does not extend or reset the renewal period.

    For example, if your license expires on April 30, 2026, you must renew it before that date to maintain an active license, even if you recently converted to a multistate license.

    If Your License Expires April 30, 2026:

    If you wish to convert your Pennsylvania single-state license (expiring 4/30/2026) to a multistate license, you may choose one of the following options:

    • Option 1:  Convert your single-state license to a multistate license, then renew the multistate license before April 30, 2026.
    • Option 2:  Renew your single-state license first, then apply to convert it to a multistate license.

    In all cases, your license must be renewed before the expiration date to remain active.

     

    Continuing Education Requirements for Renewal