New York Nursing CE & License Renewal Requirements (2026)
New York does not require general CE hours to renew an RN license; you do need infection control coursework every 4 years and a one-time child abuse reporting course. Renewal: Registration renews every 3 years. CE reporting: No upload: you attest at renewal and keep your certificates in case of audit. Verified against the New York board of nursing on 2026-10-16.
Hours
No general CE hours stated on board FAQ; registration renews every 3 yrs
Cycle & deadline
Registration every 3 years
LPN / LVN
Infection control every 4 yrs (no child abuse req)
Reporting
No
Last verified 2026-10-16 · Source: New York board of nursing (N.Y. Education Law Art. 139; Social Services Law §413) · Checked against the full official board page
New York CE requirements by license type
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| RN | No general CE hours stated on board FAQ; registration renews every 3 yrs |
| LPN / LVN | Infection control every 4 yrs (no child abuse req) |
Required (mandatory) topics in New York
| Required topic |
|---|
| Infection control coursework every 4 yrs |
| child abuse identification & reporting (2 hrs, one-time, RN only |
| mandated reporters must complete the updated curriculum by Nov 17, 2026) |
New York license renewal deadline & cycle
Registration every 3 years
How to renew your New York nursing license
- Check your expiration date on your board portal or Nursys.com.
- Complete your CE: No general CE hours stated on board FAQ; registration renews every 3 yrs.
- Report or record CE: No.
- Submit the renewal application and fee on the New York board site.
- Keep certificates in case of audit.
Renewal fees & late renewal
RN renewal fee: not yet verified by us. Check your board's renewal page for the current fee.
Late renewal: late fees and lapse rules vary; check your board's renewal page. Don't practice on an expired license.
Is New York a Nurse Licensure Compact state?
No. New York is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact; you need a New York license to practice there.
Where to take New York-approved CE
Use providers accredited by ANCC or approved by your board, and check that courses cover the required topics above.
New York nursing CE FAQ
How many CE hours does a New York RN need?
No general CE hours stated on board FAQ; registration renews every 3 yrs.
When does a New York nursing license expire?
Registration every 3 years.
What mandatory CE topics does New York require?
Required topics: Infection control coursework every 4 yrs; child abuse identification & reporting (2 hrs, one-time, RN only; mandated reporters must complete the updated curriculum by Nov 17, 2026).
Does New York use CE Broker or require CE reporting?
No.
Do New York LPNs/LVNs need CE?
Infection control every 4 yrs (no child abuse req).
Is New York a compact (NLC) state?
No. New York is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact; you need a New York license to practice there.
Sources & verification
Official source: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/registered-professional-nursing/frequently-asked-questions
Rule: N.Y. Education Law Art. 139; Social Services Law §413
Last verified: 2026-10-16. Re-fetched official page Oct 16, 2026; key figures present.
Change log: 2026-10-16: LPN 'no child abuse requirement' confirmed (LPNs not on NYSED list); added RN 2024 updated-curriculum deadline and rule citation