Nurse Practitioners · New York · Continuing education
New York Nurse Practitioner CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- New York does not require CE hours for NP license renewal (other ways to show competency apply — see below); renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
New York NP CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- Noneno hours set
- Renewal cycle
- 3 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Renewal fee
- $35
- Renew online
- www.op.nysed.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Opioid prescribing & pain managementPrescribers with a DEA registration; pain management, palliative care and addiction; completion attested online to the NYS Department of Health (NEAT) | 3 | every 3 years |
| Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)All DEA-registered practitioners (federal one-time requirement, in addition to the NYS 3-hour training) | 8 | once |
| Child abuse recognition & reportingRequired of RNs (NPs hold an RN license) unless exempt | — | once |
| Infection controlRequired of RNs (NPs hold an RN license) | — | every 4 years |
Alternatives & exemptions. No general CE hours for NP or RN registration renewal and no national certification requirement for renewal. Mandatory trainings still apply: infection control every 4 years and one-time child abuse reporting (via the RN license); prescriber education on pain management, palliative care and addiction for DEA registrants.
Good to know. NP and RN registrations are renewed every 3 years with NYSED; fee $35 per NP certificate plus $73 for the RN registration. The NYS prescriber training is due once every 3 years and attested to the Department of Health.
Source: www.op.nysed.gov · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do nurse practitioners need in New York?
No set number of hours — No general CE hours for NP or RN registration renewal and no national certification requirement for renewal. Mandatory trainings still apply: infection control every 4 years and one-time child abuse reporting (via the RN license); prescriber education on pain management, palliative care and addiction for DEA registrants.
Which CE topics are mandatory for nurse practitioners in New York?
Opioid prescribing & pain management — 3 h (every 3 years); Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act) — 8 h (once); Child abuse recognition & reporting (once); Infection control (every 4 years).
How do I verify a nurse practitioner license in New York?
Use the license lookup of the New York State Board of Nursing (NYSED Office of the Professions) (op.nysed.gov/professions/nurse-practitioners); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
How much does a nurse practitioner license renewal cost in New York?
$35 per renewal, as listed by the board.
When is the renewal deadline for nurse practitioners in New York?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (3 years cycle).