Act 31 Child Abuse CEU: 3hr class required for initial PA LPN or RN license

[spearsfm]

Soo I had no idea this was even a requirement to.obtain initial licensure. My school never even talked about this topic when we got all of our NCLEX and scheduling information. I took my test on 3/17 and have yet to get results of any kind because of this ceu requirement. After I posted a status on fb about my anxious wait, my old nursing instructor was the first one to bring up the ceu requirements and the possibility of my results being on hold until completed. I did them last night online, but I have no idea how long it will take them to send it to the BON. I'm like really p/o that my school did not talk about this AT ALL during the whole 9 months we were there. Has anyone else had the problem of their exam results being on hold until PA SBON receives notification of act 31 ceu completion? If so, how long did it take for your license to be available on BON? I've been trying to reregister with Pearson vue but still getting the good pop up after 48 hours so I am pretty confident that I passed; I would just feel more relieved once I actually see a license number by my name .

[DLS1016]

Hello - Need Help Please

I just started travel nursing and applied for RN License in PA (Endorsement application was received and $30.00 pd). I see this Act 31 class is required. I tried making my way back to PA license website and having difficulty figuring out how to start this class. Can someone walk me through this please - fustrated.

Congratulations! Your license verification for endorsement has been electronically sent to the board(s) of nursing that you selected. See attached Nursys verification for endorsement receipt for details.

[DLS1016]

never mind I found out for myself

7. How many hours of child abuse recognition and reporting training do I need to obtain initial licensure”

from the Department of State?

Under Act 31 of 2014, effective January 1, 2015, applicants for licensure by any of the health-related licensure Boards and the State Board of Funeral Directors must demonstrate that they have completed 3 hours of DHS-approved training in child abuse recognition and reporting. A list of DHS-approved courses is available at[COLOR=#0000ff]http://keepkidssafe.pa.gov/training/index.htm[/COLOR].