When do I need to renew my nurse license in New York?

Nurse licenses in New York need to be renewed every three years. The expiration date is based on the nurse's birth year. For example, if a nurse was born in even-numbered year, their license would expire on September 30 of an even-numbered year. If a nurse was born in an odd-numbered year, their license would expire on September 30 of an odd-numbered year. (Source: New York State Education Department )

What are the requirements for renewing my nurse license in New York?

To renew a nurse license in New York, nurses must have practiced for at least 480 hours during the previous four years. Additionally, they must complete four hours of coursework in infection control every four years, as well as maintain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). (Source: New York State Education Department )

How do I renew my nurse license in New York?

Nurses can renew their license online using the New York State Education Department's online system, or they can request a paper renewal form. Regardless of the method, nurses must provide proof of the required coursework in infection control and BLS/CPR certification. (Source: New York State Education Department )

What happens if I don't renew my nurse license in New York on time?

If a nurse fails to renew their license by the expiration date, their license will become lapsed, and they will no longer be able to practice nursing. However, nurses can renew their license up to three years after the expiration date by paying a late fee and completing additional coursework. After three years, the license cannot be renewed, and the nurse must complete a new application to become licensed again. (Source: New York State Education Department )

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New York Board of Nursing License Renewal Requirements for Nurses

What are the state license renewal requirements for a nurse in New York?

For registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and advanced practice registered nurses in the state of New York, there are specific license renewal requirements that the New York Board of Nursing determines. These requirements include courses for RNs, LPNs, and APRNs.

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For detailed nursing license renewal information and latest updates, please always refer to the New York State Board of Nursing

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CE Requirements for Nursing Licenses

Every three years, the New York Nursing Board requires nurses to renew their licenses. (There are no nursing CEU contact hours required to renew New York RN, LPN, or APRN licenses.)

Mandated State Courses

To renew your New York nursing license, three of the contact hours must be in the area of:

Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training for New York State: Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment

For initial licensure, four hours of infection control training are required and must be retaken every four years.

Infection Control Training for New York State Healthcare Professionals

License Expiration and Renewal

Registered Nurse Licenses:

New York RN licenses expire every three years from the date your license was originally issued.

Licensed Practical Nurse Licenses:

New York LPN licenses expire every three years from the date your license was originally issued.

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licenses:

New York APRN licenses expire every three years from the date your license was originally issued.

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New York nursing license renewal information as of September 2019.

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