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Every CE requirement verified against official state nursing board sources. How RenewRN verifies the data →
New York State Education Department (NYSED) · 3-year renewal cycle · Last verified 2026-02-06
| Renewal Cycle | Every 3 years |
| Total CE Hours (RN) | 0 contact hours |
| Renewal Fee (RN) | $73 |
| Compact State (NLC) | No |
| License Types | RN, LPN, APRN, CNA |
New York is unique among states in that it does not require a set number of general CE hours for RNs or LPNs. Instead, nurses must complete topic-specific mandated courses including infection control and barrier precautions (every 4 years per Education Law Section 6505-b) and child abuse identification and reporting. NPs with DEA registration must also complete 3 hours in pain management and palliative care. New York is not a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so a New York-specific license is required to practice in the state.
This data is verified against the New York State Education Department (NYSED) — last checked 2026-02-06. If anything looks off, let me know.
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RN
0
hours / 3 years
Renewal fee: $73
LPN
0
hours / 3 years
Renewal fee: $73
APRN
3
hours / 3 years
Renewal fee: $35
CNA
0
hours / 3 years
Renewal fee: $40
| Category | Hours | Required | License Types | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infection Control | 0 | Required | RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA | NYSED-approved infection control and barrier precautions course covering 7 core elements required every 4 years per Education Law Section 6505-b. Completion must be attested at each registration. No specific hour count mandated. |
| Child Abuse Identification | 2 | Required | RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA | 2-hour child abuse identification and reporting course. Updated curriculum required by November 17, 2026 even if previously completed. |
| APRN Pain Management & Palliative Care | 3 | Required | APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP | 3 hours in pain management, palliative care, and addiction required every 3 years for NPs with DEA registration |
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First-Time Licensee Exemption
First-time licensees are exempt from CE for the first registration period (up to 3 years)
CE Audit Information
New York may audit CE compliance at any time. Retain records for at least 6 years.
New York State Education Department (NYSED)
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