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.
Now that the NLC has been enacted, the next step is for the legislation to be implemented. Pennsylvania residents will not be able to apply for a multistate license, and nurses in other NLC states who hold a multistate license will not be able to practice in Pennsylvania, until after the implementation process has been completed. That process takes many months. An implementation date will be posted on the Board's website once it is determined.
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
FDA Safety Alert Regarding Compounded Semaglutide and Tirzepatide Products
Fee Increase Notification (PDF)
CHIP Provider Enrollment Claim Denial Alert (PDF)
Prescription of Suboxone by CRNPs (PDF)
Act 68 of 2021
- The Nurse Licensure Compact Commission announces proposed rules: https://www.nursecompact.com.
ACT 6 of 2018
ACT 53 of 2020
ACT 65 of 2023
ACT 124 of 2016 - Opioid Education
- Act 124 of 2016 – Initial Training and Continuing Education in Pain Management, Addiction and Prescribing and Dispensing Practices for Opioids (PDF)
- Clarification of Opioid Continuing Education Requirement Under ABC-MAP* (PDF)
ACT 126 of 2016 - Opioid Education Curriculum
ACT 31 of 2014 - Child Abuse Education
- Act 31 of 2014 – Initial Training and Continuing Education in Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Requirements (PDF)
- Board-Approved Act 31 of 2014 Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Continuing Education Providers
- Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Exemption Form (PDF)
General Notices
Pennsylvania's Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
NOTICE - PDMP Vendor Transition (PDF)
Fentanyl Safety Recommendations (PDF)
Naloxone Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
Naloxone Prescription for Overdose Prevention (Standing Order DOH-002-2016) (PDF)
Naloxone for Opioid Safety - A Provider's Guide to Prescribing to Patients Who Use Opioids (PDF)
Naloxone Standing Order Prescription Letter for Pharmacists (PDF)
Health Care Practitioner Photo Identification Badge Requirement (PDF)
LPN Display Portion of License Retained by Employer (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)
RN Accepting Orders From Other Practitioners (PDF)
Home Health Care Services Ordered by Out-of-State Physicians (PDF)
LPNs Accepting Oral Orders (PDF)
National Transportation Safety Board - Safety Recommendations I-41-1 and -2 (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.