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Just follow these steps to begin your training. Don’t worry, we walk you through every step once you sign up.
Those who are in an extreme hurry can request next-day shipping of their hard copy provider certificate at an additional cost.
Once you have passed the test, you will immediately be able to download an instant provider eCard. Upon request, we will mail you a physical certificate within one business day. Can’t wait for your certification or BLS renewal? Pennsylvania medical professionals we’ve got you covered. certificate at an additional cost.
Health indicators reported from state and national health agencies are summarized below as they pertain to medical professionals who are required to carry a Pennsylvania PALS, ACLS or BLS.
Medical professionals in PA must be prepared to handle any number of medical emergencies. Pennsylvania adults have the highest rate of obesity when compared to the other states in the Northeastern Region. The obesity rate is twenty-nine point two percent (29.2%). Pennsylvania also has the highest rate of adults who smoke in the region at eighteen point four percent (18.4%). The Northeastern regional average is fifteen point eight five percent (15.85%). With an ACLS certification, Pennsylvania medical professionals are qualified and ready to assist people who have health problems or emergencies associated with these conditions.
Finally, Pennsylvania has the second highest rate of heart attacks (Maine has the highest) with four point seven percent (4.7%) of adults having had a heart attack. By getting their BLS renewal, Pennsylvania emergency responders and other medical staff are ready to meet heart related emergencies when they occur. In addition, for emergency situations involving children, it is important to get one’s PALS recertification. Pennsylvania residents rely on qualified emergency personnel responding to the emergency medical needs of their family. See also our tongue-in-cheek heart attack quiz. I’m sure you are busy working hard in a hospital somewhere, hopefully this cheers you up!
Each state needs a competent medical workforce to meet the needs of its citizens. However, the requirements for some health care professions are not the same in each state. That is why it is important to find out what is required of you as a future or current registered nurse before moving across state lines. Contact information is located at the bottom of this page.
View the online endorsement application instructions (PDF). Fees must be paid with credit or debit cards. You may also view the paper endorsement application and instructions (PDF). Foreign educated nurses may need to complete the Application for Licensure by Endorsement with Exam for Internationally Educated Practical Nurses. You may use this as a guide for the online application.
Below are some of the general requirements for endorsement. View the paper application or call the PA State Board for more details.
You will need to complete three hours of board approved education for child abuse.
$100 application fee ($135 + $35 if additionally applying for a temporary license.)
US Social Security number (or completed waiver form)
Official Transcripts (in English)
Original licensure verification. If your state participates in Nursys, you may obtain verification at www.nursys.com
Renewal takes place every two years and costs $65. You may renew online or using the paper application.
You will have to take 30 hours of continuing education for renewal. You will not have to submit your continuing education documentation unless you are selected for an audit. Keep your documentation for at least five years.
Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing web address
P.O. Box 2649, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649
Phone number: 717-783-7142
Fax number: 717-783-0822
Email: ST-NURSE@pa.gov
From the main menu, press one first. Then you say nursing to reach the nursing board directory when prompted. Choose 1 for information regarding applying for a license. Then, choose option six. You may be placed on hold before speaking with an agent.
See the endorsement FAQs for more information.
Feb 26, 2024 --A Duncansville resident experienced the remarkable fortune of surviving not one, but two cardiac arrests within a year. Terrina McIntosh's husband, Thomas McIntosh, encountered his first episode on March 11, 2023, prompting a frantic response from their family and neighbors, who administered CPR until he was resuscitated at UPMC Altoona. The unexpected recurrences of cardiac arrest, the second in February 3, 2024, stunned the McIntosh family. With quick thinking and CPR skills, Terrina once again played a pivotal role in saving her husband's life, leading to admiration from medical experts and gratitude from Thomas for the timely intervention and support from their community.
Aug 23, 2023 --In a recent emergency, quick action by two Clearfield County firefighters made all the difference. Jaden and Taylor Cunningham, both CPR-certified, sprang into action when Taylor's father urgently sought their help on July 3. Despite their family ties to the situation, the Cunninghams immediately administered CPR to Taylor's unresponsive mother, who had suffered a severe heart attack. Their swift response and professional training ultimately saved her life, highlighting the critical importance of being prepared for emergencies.
Aug 16, 2022 --Chris Favorin of York County experienced chest pains, realizing he was having a heart attack. Prompt action by neighbors Chris and Rachel Mowry proved crucial. Favorin sought help, and as he lay down, he went into cardiac arrest. The Mowrys quickly administered proper CPR until EMS arrived, a critical factor in Favorin's survival with minimal issues. The incident was caught on the Mowrys' doorbell camera, prompting them to share the story on social media and advocate for CPR education. They're offering free CPR classes on specific dates, emphasizing that anyone can make a difference by knowing CPR.
Dec 16, 2021 --Brady was playing with his friends at his cousin's house when he felt weird and sat down soon after that he passed out. His mom instantly performed CPR on him meanwhile they called 911. He was taken to the hospital where he stayed for 17 days. Doctors credit the early provision of CPR for saving Brady's life.
Feb 21, 2019 --Lonie Truskowski, 55 years old, was attending a friend's birthday party when he suddenly collapsed. Luckily, there was a doctor present at the party who started CPR right away. He regained consciousness and was later brought to the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Mr. Truskowski had to undergo quadruple bypass surgery and had a defibrillator implanted in his chest to keep his heart functioning well. As he shared his story of survival, he said he didn't know what was happening to his body because he did not have any symptoms indicating he had a heart problem.
Sep 26, 2018 --The Pennsylvania Senate recently passed the CPR Bill authored by Sen.Tom Killion.The senator said that if the bill becomes law, kids will learn CPR while still in high school and will have the opportunity to help save lives today and in generations to come.
Jul 31, 2018 --Angelita Diaz, 15 years old, will never be able to sing and go out with friends again. Lita was attending a party with the family when she drowned in the state park pool. His father thought he daughter was enjoying the party when he heard someone screaming for help. He saw a boy trying to pull Angelita out of the deeper end of the pool. Rob Peters performed CPR on her daughter until emergency responders arrived on the scene. But the girl later died in the hospital wher she was brought ealrlier. Her family in a later interview stated that the girl had a history of seizures and they are not discounting the possibillity that the girl would have experienced seizures while in the pool.
Apr 18, 2018 --A plane had a blown jet engine which led to a terrifying event where a businesswoman was found hanging half outside the shattered window which indicated metal fatigue. The passengers pulled her in to save her from being sucked out of the window. The flight attendant asked if anyone knew how to provide CPR. They provided her CPR until the plane landed.
Dec 21, 2016 --It was a happy day for a family at local restaurant Chick-fil-A. It all turned sour when the family's toddler stopped breathing for several minutes. They all called for help and Theresa'lyn Outten, a high school student, was there to answer. She ran to the boy and began doing CPR maneuvers on him while everyone called for 911. Paramedics arrived and noticed the toddler awake and breathing as normal. Theressa said it was all thanks to the training she received at her school that she was able to assist the kid.
Sep 5, 2016 --Sheila Unico a professional physical therapist was witnessing a ball game where his husband was a team manager when she noticed the pitcher going down motionless to the ground. That was the moment when she rushed to the field and after evaluating the man she started performing CPR while people called 911. The EMS arrived several minutes later and delivered a shock to the player, instantly bringing him back to life and transporting him to a medical center. Ken Unico, Sheila’s husband found himself in a similar situation when he witnessed one a truck driver fall to the ground “I told somebody to call 911 as he continued to turn purple, foam at the mouth and as his eyes began to bulge.” said Ken, he immediately began CPR while waiting for the police to come to the scene after some minutes passed. Both husband and wife managed to save 2 lives on different occasion thanks to their training and quick thinking.
Aug 30, 2016 --22-year-old Daniel Cordero, a certified EMT, caught the train on his way home and noticed something was wrong. A man had had a heart attack and two SEPTA officers were trying to help him. The officers had already started chest compressions and that is when Cordero took out his pocket CPR mask and put it to use. The CPR they were performing was working and the man was starting to regain a pulse when Fire and Rescue arrived on the scene to take him to the hospital.
Jun 16, 2016 --On her way to her reception, bride and trauma nurse Julie Stroyne was informed by her guests that someone was in trouble. Guests had only thought that she may have been drinking, but the woman Julie Stroyne performed CPR on was not a guest from the wedding or the reception. Julie Stroyne preformed CPR on the woman until the paramedics arrived. She and her guest then went on to enjoy the wedding day festivities.
Jun 14, 2016 --Nurse Julie Stroyne, a trauma nurse at UPMC-Presbyterian, was enjoying her wedding. She and her new husband had just stepped outside after their reception when they heard cries for help. Without a second thought, Stroyne slipped off her high heels and got to work to save the woman who had no pulse. Soon, paramedics arrived to take over. The status of the patient is unknown. Stroyne says that for a nurse, "there's no time off."
Apr 29, 2016 --Rookie police officers Chris Bleum and James Alderfer were on patrol with their supervisor Eugene Donahue when they were flagged down by a man who informed the officers of a man not breathing in his vehicle. The officers jumped into action, grabbing their CPR kit and got to work on the unconscious man. The man is expected to recover completely. Officers expressed that they were glad to help and that saving a life is one of the many jobs of police officers.
Jun 25, 2015 --Dave Clark, a news photographer, was preparing for his work for the 6pm local news when he suddenly saw a man unconscious in his car. He assessed the situation, and upon realizing the need for immediate help, immediately pulled the man out of the car and he performed CPR. The news reporter who was also on the scene was quick to dial 911. Dave applied chest compressions to the man when he noticed that his heart rate was getting slower. He was revived and was immediately brought to the nearest hospital for further evaluation and care. Dave became a bona fide lifesaver on a normal day at work.
Jun 25, 2015 --It was a normal filming day for a Pittsburgh media crew when they witnessed a man drop near a car, unconscious. Forgetting the segment, the crew immediately rushed over to see what happened and observed that the man is not breathing. The photographer, David Clark, abandoned his gear and performed CPR on the man, who is identified as a heroin overdose victim. The other crew also contacted 911. When the paramedics arrived, the situation is still bad. However, they used an overdose antidote called Narcan, and the man began breathing again. If not for Clark and his crew, the man would not have another chance to correct his lifestyle.
Jun 13, 2015 --Spending a father-son bonding, the Julius Nitecki did not expect to save a life while skiing on the slopes of Whitetail Resort on a sunny day. The internal medicine doctor witnessed a man suffer from a severe heart attack on the top slope and immediately sprang into action. While being carried down, Nitecki performed hands-only chest compressions to Jeff Correll, who is unconscious and getting blue from lack of oxygen. Luckily, paramedics were quick to respond and proper care was given to Correll. He owes his life to Nitecki and his son for reviving him during a life and death situation.
Jun 10, 2015 --Upon hitting double, Mike Brodzinski is about to lead his team to victory when he noticed that the field umpire collapse. The 16-year-old boy is luckily a volunteer firefighter with CPR skills under his belt. He ran to the umpire and did not believe that the collapse is due to the heat, as some people are saying while they try to feed water to the unconscious umpire. He began applying chest compressions while others contacted 911. When paramedics arrived, the man is still not breathing. However, the hospital was able to provide necessary intensive care and news broke out that the umpire is recovering.
Apr 27, 2015 --One normal workday, Rich Jones got into the station early to prepare for the day ahead. He didn’t expect that being early would also help save a life on that particular Wednesday. Upon settling in, the scanner of the paramedic picked something up from the Zone 6 police station. It is only 20 feet away from the Medic Three, so Jones sprinted as fast as he can to respond to the distress call. A police officer has suffered a heart attack and needed chest compressions. Jones immediately administered CPR until a pulse can be felt. The officer received further care from the hospital and is now recovering.
Mar 29, 2015 --The Elco High School recently added an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training program in their curriculum and it led to the saving of a man in cardiac arrest. The district superintendent, David Zuilkoski is very proud of his students, who responded to a real-life emergency within the school grounds. An elderly suffered a heart attack during a musical program, prompting about a dozen students to rush to the scene with CPR equipment at the ready. The EMT instructor is also there, while at least four students called for 911 and waited for paramedics to arrive. The team effort and EMT knowledge truly contributed to the success of the CPR attempt and the old gentleman was truly grateful for being in a place where CPR-trained students are around.
Mar 19, 2015 --Near drowning in water might be bad, but when temperatures are lower than normal, the situation could be worse. This is exactly what a toddler experienced when he went unconscious after being left alone, floating face down in an icy creek between 20–35 minutes. A neighbor named Randall Beachel got the child out of the water. For a total of 1 hour and 41 minutes, almost 50 people assisted in CPR and other care procedures to bring the boy back to life. When his heart began pulsating, he is being called a medical miracle, as he had survived a tragic ordeal and recovered neurologically.
Nov 25, 2014 --A Palmer resident suddenly collapsed inside the fitness center after going into cardiac arrest. Employees of the center, both women, were in another room when the incident happened and, along with another female companion, they immediately provided aid when they saw the victim on the floor. The victim was a shade of purple and had no pulse when they approached her. They immediately administered chest compressions and used an automated external defibrillator. The reviving took place in 15 minutes but it did sure feel longer for the women. The victim is now doing much better and now has a defibrillator in her heart.
Oct 27, 2014 --You hear a lot of negative things about high school students but one Claysville teen proved them to be wrong. A senior high school student was working in Minteer’s Market on main street when someone went inside and called for help after a man went into cardiac arrest outside the market. The student is a member of the Boy Scouts for 11 years where he learned how to do CPR. He knew what he needed to do and so he performed CPR on the victim until emergency responders arrived and took over. The victim was revived. As for the 18-year-old student, everything that he learned from his boy scouts training paid off during that day.
Sep 26, 2013 --During a frantic race to catch a flight, Sue Hostler was shocked to have a stranger’s life in her hands. Missing the elevator, she waited until the doors opened and a young man can be seen unconscious inside it. Suffering from cardiac arrest, the 25-year-old Bob Hallinan didn’t have a pulse. Adrenaline kicked Sue’s instincts and she quickly called 911. With the aid of a passerby, she was able to change Hallinan’s position before performing chest compressions that she learned a long time ago. It took 17 minutes until an EMS crew arrived. They use an AED to deliver to shocks to Hallinan while he is transported to a nearby hospital. For her bravery, Sue earned an award from the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation and Hallinan’s eternal gratitude.