New York Nursing License Renewal: 3 Steps

As a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse in New York, you probably know that if you can make it here — in a state of more than 19 million people — you’ll make it anywhere. Healthcare practitioners and healthcare support workers are two of the top 10 occupations with the largest employment numbers in the Big Apple. But in order to be legally allowed to practice without interruption as an RN or LPN, you have to go through the New York nursing license renewal process.

Unsure where to start? Not a problem. We’ll describe the three steps to renew a nursing license — NY makes the process easy. Read on to learn exactly how to fulfill the New York nursing license renewal requirements.

For general information about nursing rules and laws in this state, check out our article on the New York Nurse Practice Act.

New York Nursing Facts

If you have additional questions regarding NY nursing license renewal or if you need a New York board of nursing application, try the contact information below for help.

Is New York part of the nursing licensure compact (NLC)?

No.

How much do nurses in New York earn?

• The average CNA salary in New York is $46,020 per year.
• The average LPN salary in New York is $63,020 per year.
• The average RN salary in New York is $106,620 per year.

How can I contact the New York Board of Nursing?

Customer service: 518-474-3817, press 1 then ext. 570

Registration unit: 518-474-3817, press 1 then ext. 410

Website: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions-index/nursing

New York Board of Nursing Address

NY State Education Department
Office of the Professions
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000

3 Steps to Renew a NY Nursing License

If you’re an RN or LPN in New York, follow the steps below. If you’re an out-of-state nurse, you can pursue licensure by endorsement or examination.

Step 1: Determine Your Renewal Deadline

In New York, an LPN license and an RN license are valid for three years. You can’t renew your license if there are more than five months left in your registration period or if your last valid registration period ended fewer than four months prior.

Four months before your license is set to expire, a registration renewal document and PIN will be sent to you in the mail. You will need this PIN to renew a nursing license. NY nurses who misplace their PIN can retrieve it online.

If you’re a CNA in New York, you have to renew your certification every 24 months.

Step 2: Complete Continuing Education Requirements

The second key part of your New York nursing license renewal are the CEU requirements. Every four years, RNs and LPNs must complete state-approved infection control coursework or qualify for an exemption.

CNAs must have received payment for eight consecutive hours of work as a nursing assistant within the previous 24 months in order to be eligible to renew their certification.

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Step 3: File Your New York Nursing License Renewal

Now it’s time to fill out your NY nursing license renewal form online. Have your registration renewal document with your PIN handy, as you’ll need the PIN to sign in to the system.

Once you sign in, select the license you are renewing. You have the option to change your registration address at this time. Then answer the questions that are in the application. You’ll then need to pay a renewal fee, which is $73 for RNs and LPNs. For tech help, email oponline@nysed.gov or call 518-474-3817 ext. 410 on business days between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. ET.

After receiving your information, the New York State Education Department will contact you if it requires any additional information. Generally, it takes up to three days to process a renewal application. Your new registration will be mailed to you at the address on file. You can access the New York nursing license verification system online to look up the status of your renewal.

CNAs must fill out the New York Nursing Assistant Registry Renewal Form and include a money order for $40. Mail both to:

Prometric
Attn: NY Nurse Aide Registry Recertification
7941 Corporate Drive
Nottingham, MD 21236

Once your nursing license or certification are in good standing, if you want a fresh start, start searching for nurse practitioner jobs, RN jobs, LPN jobs, and CNA jobs in New York.

Great Areas in New York for Nursing Jobs

You can search for nursing jobs in New York, or narrow your search to the areas of the state with large populations, including:

• Buffalo
• New York City
• Rochester
• Syracuse
• Yonkers

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