Nurses · New York · Continuing education
New York Nursing CE Requirements & License Renewal (2026)
01 In short
- New York does not require CE hours for RN license renewal; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- New York does not require CE hours for LPN license renewal; 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 RN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- Noneno hours set
- Renewal cycle
- 3 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- —
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Renewal fee
- $73
- Renew online
- www.op.nysed.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Child abuse recognition & reportingRN applicants (not LPNs) unless exempt; already covered by NY-registered RN programs completed after Sept 1, 1990 | — | once |
| Infection control | — | every 4 years |
Good to know. New York sets no general CE hours for RN/LPN registration renewal; the license is for life and the registration is renewed every 3 years. Mandatory trainings: infection control every 4 years, not tied to the 3-year registration (NYSED-approved course or approved exemption); one-time child abuse reporting.
Source: www.op.nysed.gov · checked Oct 28, 2026
New York LPN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- Noneno hours set
- Renewal cycle
- 3 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- —
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Renewal fee
- $73
- Renew online
- www.op.nysed.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Infection control | — | every 4 years |
Good to know. New York sets no general CE hours for RN/LPN registration renewal; the license is for life and the registration is renewed every 3 years. Mandatory trainings: infection control every 4 years, not tied to the 3-year registration (NYSED-approved course or approved exemption).
Source: www.op.nysed.gov · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a nurse 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/registered-professional-nursing); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
How many CE hours do nurses need in New York?
RN: No set number of hours. LPN: No set number of hours.
How much does a nurse license renewal cost in New York?
RN: $73 per renewal, as listed by the board. LPN: $73 per renewal, as listed by the board.
When is the renewal deadline for nurses in New York?
RN: Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (3 years cycle). LPN: Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (3 years cycle).