New York Nursing License Renewal CE Requirements

What are the New York Nursing License Renewal CE Requirements?

The New York Board of Nursing requires RNs and LPNs to complete infection control coursework every 4 years. Prior to being issued a license, nurses who did not graduate from a nursing education program registered by NYSED after 09/01/1990 will need to complete a 2-hour course on child abuse reporting (one time requirement).

APRNs with DEA registration are required to complete at least 3 contact hours of continuing education every 3 years.
These 3 contact hours must cover all of the following topics:
New York State and federal requirements for prescribing controlled substances
Pain management
Appropriate prescribing
Managing acute pain
Palliative medicine
Prevention, screening, and signs of addiction
Responses to abuse and addiction
End-of-life care

APRNs without DEA registration have no specified continuing education requirements at this time.

Who do New York Nurses renew their license with?

The New York Board of Nursing handles all license renewals.

Where can I find more information about New York nursing license renewal? 

The New York Board of Nursing website is available by clicking here

How often do New York nurses have to renew their license? 

New York Nurses should renew licenses every 3 years.

Where can I find more information about Nursing CE Central’s courses for New York nurses? 

Great questions- you can find more information at this link (click here)

Go ahead – sign up today and mark “get continuing education” off your to-do list. Once enrolled you’ll have six months to complete the courses.