New York Nurse Practitioner Continuing Education Requirements

You are legally required to notify the New York State Education Department (NYSED) of your name and/or address change within 30 days.

If you answer yes to any of the questions regarding convictions, charges or disciplinary actions, you must submit a brief explanation of the actions and circumstances and list any other states where you hold a current license to practice (include license numbers and effective date of licensure) to the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, Public Information Unit, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234.

You must submit the appropriate documentation identified below with your explanation.

If you have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in any jurisdiction (including New York), submit a certified copy of the court records.

If you have been the subject of professional misconduct charges in any jurisdiction (including New York), submit a copy of any disciplinary charges and/or decisions for each action.

If you have been the subject of hospital or institutional actions, provide the institution's name and address, and submit a copy of any documentation of the action.

You are legally required to notify the New York State Education Department (NYSED) of your name and/or address change within 30 days.

Your New York State professional license is good for life, however, you are required to: register with us periodically if you wish to practice your profession or use your professional title in New York State (If you do not plan to practice in your new registration period, you may choose to inactivate your registration) and notify us of any change in your address within 30 days It is our goal that your experience using online transaction be positive and that the service be easy to use.

If you answer yes to any of the questions regarding convictions, charges or disciplinary actions, you must submit a brief explanation of the actions and circumstances and list any other states where you hold a current license to practice (include license numbers and effective date of licensure) to the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, Public Information Unit, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234.

You must submit the appropriate documentation identified below with your explanation.

If you have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in any jurisdiction (including New York), submit a certified copy of the court records.

If you have been the subject of professional misconduct charges in any jurisdiction (including New York), submit a copy of any disciplinary charges and/or decisions for each action.

If you have been the subject of hospital or institutional actions, provide the institution's name and address, and submit a copy of any documentation of the action.

If you answer yes to any of the questions regarding convictions, charges or disciplinary actions, you must submit a brief explanation of the actions and circumstances and list any other states where you hold a current license to practice (include license numbers and effective date of licensure) to the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, Public Information Unit, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234.

You must submit the appropriate documentation identified below with your explanation.

If you have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in any jurisdiction (including New York), submit a certified copy of the court records.

If you have been the subject of professional misconduct charges in any jurisdiction (including New York), submit a copy of any disciplinary charges and/or decisions for each action.

If you have been the subject of hospital or institutional actions, provide the institution's name and address, and submit a copy of any documentation of the action.

You are legally required to notify the New York State Education Department (NYSED) of your name and/or address change within 30 days.

If you answer yes to any of the questions regarding convictions, charges or disciplinary actions, you must submit a brief explanation of the actions and circumstances and list any other states where you hold a current license to practice (include license numbers and effective date of licensure) to the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, Public Information Unit, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234.

You must submit the appropriate documentation identified below with your explanation.

If you have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in any jurisdiction (including New York), submit a certified copy of the court records.

If you have been the subject of professional misconduct charges in any jurisdiction (including New York), submit a copy of any disciplinary charges and/or decisions for each action.

If you have been the subject of hospital or institutional actions, provide the institution's name and address, and submit a copy of any documentation of the action.

You are legally required to notify the New York State Education Department (NYSED) of your name and/or address change within 30 days.

It is your responsibility to notify this office of any change of address.

To practice as an NP, you must be licensed and registered as an RN by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and certified and registered as an NP by NYSED.

Every three years you must renew your NP registration and your RN registration with NYSED to continue practicing as an NP.

There is a transitional registration period for your second registration after licensure or after reactivation of your registration.

This period will end with the month prior your date of birth between 2 and 3 years from the date of your first registration (1 and 2 years for Medicine and Medical Physics).

This allows the Department to adjust your triennial registration cycle to coincide with the month of your date of birth and helps to ensure speedy renewal of your registration.

Start Online Renewal This service is available for licensees in all professions who are in the final 5 months of their current registration period or no more than 4 months past the expiration of their last valid registration period.

##### Introduction This service is available for licensees in all professions who are in the final 5 months of their current registration period or no more than 4 months past the expiration of their last valid registration period.

# Office of the Professions - Be currently registered or your last valid registration period ended less than four (4) months ago - Have received a registration renewal notice by either e-mail or regular mail (Registration renewal notices are emailed 5 months prior to the end of the current registration period and mailed to the address of record 4 months prior) - Pay with a credit card (MasterCard, Visa or American Express only) The process includes:

The Office of the Professions Online License Verification will show your new registration period as soon as the information is official.

Your current registration status will always be available on our Online License Verification page.

NYSED mails notices with instructions on renewing registrations five months prior to the expiration each nurse’s current registration.

NYSED mails notices with instructions on renewing registrations five months prior to the expiration each nurse’s current registration

To practice as an NP, you must be licensed and registered as an RN by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and certified and registered as an NP by NYSED.

Every three years you must renew your NP registration and your RN registration with NYSED to continue practicing as an NP.

There is a transitional registration period for your second registration after licensure or after reactivation of your registration.

This period will end with the month prior your date of birth between 2 and 3 years from the date of your first registration (1 and 2 years for Medicine and Medical Physics).

This allows the Department to adjust your triennial registration cycle to coincide with the month of your date of birth and helps to ensure speedy renewal of your registration.

The Office of the Professions Online License Verification will show your new registration period as soon as the information is official.

Your current registration status will always be available on our Online License Verification page.

Every three years you must renew your NP registration and your RN registration with NYSED to continue practicing as an NP.

To practice as an NP, you must be licensed and registered as an RN by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and certified and registered as an NP by NYSED.

Start Online Renewal This service is available for licensees in all professions who are in the final 5 months of their current registration period or no more than 4 months past the expiration of their last valid registration period.

##### Introduction This service is available for licensees in all professions who are in the final 5 months of their current registration period or no more than 4 months past the expiration of their last valid registration period.

# Office of the Professions - Be currently registered or your last valid registration period ended less than four (4) months ago - Have received a registration renewal notice by either e-mail or regular mail (Registration renewal notices are emailed 5 months prior to the end of the current registration period and mailed to the address of record 4 months prior) - Pay with a credit card (MasterCard, Visa or American Express only) The process includes:

There is a transitional registration period for your second registration after licensure or after reactivation of your registration.

This period will end with the month prior your date of birth between 2 and 3 years from the date of your first registration (1 and 2 years for Medicine and Medical Physics).

This allows the Department to adjust your triennial registration cycle to coincide with the month of your date of birth and helps to ensure speedy renewal of your registration.

The Office of the Professions Online License Verification will show your new registration period as soon as the information is official.

Your current registration status will always be available on our Online License Verification page.

Every three years you must renew your NP registration and your RN registration with NYSED to continue practicing as an NP.

NYSED mails notices with instructions on renewing registrations five months prior to the expiration each nurse’s current registration.

NYSED mails notices with instructions on renewing registrations five months prior to the expiration each nurse’s current registration

Start Online Renewal This service is available for licensees in all professions who are in the final 5 months of their current registration period or no more than 4 months past the expiration of their last valid registration period.

##### Introduction This service is available for licensees in all professions who are in the final 5 months of their current registration period or no more than 4 months past the expiration of their last valid registration period.

# Office of the Professions - Be currently registered or your last valid registration period ended less than four (4) months ago - Have received a registration renewal notice by either e-mail or regular mail (Registration renewal notices are emailed 5 months prior to the end of the current registration period and mailed to the address of record 4 months prior) - Pay with a credit card (MasterCard, Visa or American Express only) The process includes:

Upon licensure, you received a registration certificate valid for a period of three years (two years for physicians).

Welcome to the Office of the Professions' Online Registration Renewal service.

You can access OP Online Registration Renewal by using any of the Start Online Renewal Links available on this page.

To renew online, you will need the PIN included in the registration renewal notice sent to you.

##### How to Renew Online To apply online for renewal of your registration to practice in New York, you must be able to answer "YES" to all of the following three (3) statements: There are no more than five (5) months left in my current registration period OR my last valid registration period ended less than four (4) months ago; I will use a valid credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express) for this transaction; and I have my seven (7) character PIN which appears on

You may pay by Visa, MasterCard or American Express.

Depending upon answers you provide on the application, you may be required to provide additional information or your application may need to be reviewed before your registration is issued for the new period.

Some applications may required OP review before an application is approved.

Your transaction summary will indicate if further review is required.

Your registration certificate for the new registration period will be mailed to you at the address on record.

Your registration certificate for the new registration period will be mailed to you at the address on record.

Welcome to the Office of the Professions' Online Registration Renewal service.

You can access OP Online Registration Renewal by using any of the Start Online Renewal Links available on this page.

To renew online, you will need the PIN included in the registration renewal notice sent to you.

##### How to Renew Online To apply online for renewal of your registration to practice in New York, you must be able to answer "YES" to all of the following three (3) statements: There are no more than five (5) months left in my current registration period OR my last valid registration period ended less than four (4) months ago; I will use a valid credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express) for this transaction; and I have my seven (7) character PIN which appears on

Depending upon answers you provide on the application, you may be required to provide additional information or your application may need to be reviewed before your registration is issued for the new period.

Some applications may required OP review before an application is approved.

Your transaction summary will indicate if further review is required.

If you answer yes to any of the questions regarding convictions, charges or disciplinary actions, you must submit a brief explanation of the actions and circumstances and list any other states where you hold a current license to practice (include license numbers and effective date of licensure) to the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, Public Information Unit, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234.

You must submit the appropriate documentation identified below with your explanation.

If you have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in any jurisdiction (including New York), submit a certified copy of the court records.

If you have been the subject of professional misconduct charges in any jurisdiction (including New York), submit a copy of any disciplinary charges and/or decisions for each action.

If you have been the subject of hospital or institutional actions, provide the institution's name and address, and submit a copy of any documentation of the action.

Welcome to the Office of the Professions' Online Registration Renewal service.

You can access OP Online Registration Renewal by using any of the Start Online Renewal Links available on this page.

To renew online, you will need the PIN included in the registration renewal notice sent to you.

##### How to Renew Online To apply online for renewal of your registration to practice in New York, you must be able to answer "YES" to all of the following three (3) statements: There are no more than five (5) months left in my current registration period OR my last valid registration period ended less than four (4) months ago; I will use a valid credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express) for this transaction; and I have my seven (7) character PIN which appears on

Depending upon answers you provide on the application, you may be required to provide additional information or your application may need to be reviewed before your registration is issued for the new period.

Some applications may required OP review before an application is approved.

Your transaction summary will indicate if further review is required.

Welcome to the Office of the Professions' Online Registration Renewal service.

Expand All Collapse All ##### Introduction Welcome to the Office of the Professions' Online Registration Renewal service.

You can access OP Online Registration Renewal by using any of the Start Online Renewal Links available on this page.

To renew online, you will need the PIN included in the registration renewal notice sent to you.

##### How to Renew Online To apply online for renewal of your registration to practice in New York, you must be able to answer "YES" to all of the following three (3) statements: There are no more than five (5) months left in my current registration period OR my last valid registration period ended less than four (4) months ago; I will use a valid credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express) for this transaction; and I have my seven (7) character PIN which appears on

Depending upon answers you provide on the application, you may be required to provide additional information or your application may need to be reviewed before your registration is issued for the new period.

Your registration certificate for the new registration period will be mailed to you at the address on record.

The Office of the Professions Online License Verification will show your new registration period as soon as the information is official.

No. Only credit card payments can be accepted for online registrations.

Only credit card payments can be accepted for online registrations.

If you are renewing your NP and RN registrations - you must pay to NYSED $35 for each NP certificate that you hold and an additional $73 fee for your RN registration.

There is no charge to change your registration status to "inactive" for the new period.

If you are not practicing your profession or using your title in New York, you may place your registration in inactive status free of charge.

You will be given the option to request a Professional Photo ID Card for an additional $30.

When renewing online, you will be given the option on the payment page to apply for a Photo ID for an additional $30.

If you are renewing your NP and RN registrations - you must pay to NYSED $35 for each NP certificate that you hold and an additional $73 fee for your RN registration.

You will be given the option to request a Professional Photo ID Card for an additional $30.

When renewing online, you will be given the option on the payment page to apply for a Photo ID for an additional $30.

There is no charge to change your registration status to "inactive" for the new period.

If you are not practicing your profession or using your title in New York, you may place your registration in inactive status free of charge.

There is a $10 fee for each replacement certificate.

If you are renewing your NP and RN registrations - you must pay to NYSED $35 for each NP certificate that you hold and an additional $73 fee for your RN registration.

There is no charge to change your registration status to "inactive" for the new period.

If you are not practicing your profession or using your title in New York, you may place your registration in inactive status free of charge.

You will be given the option to request a Professional Photo ID Card for an additional $30.

The cost is $30.

When renewing online, you will be given the option on the payment page to apply for a Photo ID for an additional $30.

If your registration has lapsed for longer than 4 months, submit a Delayed Registration Application

Once you are inactive, if you would like to reactivate your registration status in the future, please submit a Delayed Registration Application.

If you wish to reactivate a registration that is inactive or has lapsed, you will need to submit a Delayed Registration Application.

Once inactivated, you will need to submit a Delayed Registration Application.

If you "inactivate" your registration, this will become effective at the beginning of your new registration period.

Start Online Renewal This service is available for licensees in all professions who are in the final 5 months of their current registration period or no more than 4 months past the expiration of their last valid registration period.

##### Introduction This service is available for licensees in all professions who are in the final 5 months of their current registration period or no more than 4 months past the expiration of their last valid registration period.

# Office of the Professions - Be currently registered or your last valid registration period ended less than four (4) months ago - Have received a registration renewal notice by either e-mail or regular mail (Registration renewal notices are emailed 5 months prior to the end of the current registration period and mailed to the address of record 4 months prior) - Pay with a credit card (MasterCard, Visa or American Express only) The process includes:

Start Online Renewal This service is available for licensees in all professions who are in the final 5 months of their current registration period or no more than 4 months past the expiration of their last valid registration period.

##### Introduction This service is available for licensees in all professions who are in the final 5 months of their current registration period or no more than 4 months past the expiration of their last valid registration period.

# Office of the Professions - Be currently registered or your last valid registration period ended less than four (4) months ago - Have received a registration renewal notice by either e-mail or regular mail (Registration renewal notices are emailed 5 months prior to the end of the current registration period and mailed to the address of record 4 months prior) - Pay with a credit card (MasterCard, Visa or American Express only) The process includes:

Once you are inactive, if you would like to reactivate your registration status in the future, please submit a Delayed Registration Application.

If you wish to reactivate a registration that is inactive or has lapsed, you will need to submit a Delayed Registration Application.

Once inactivated, you will need to submit a Delayed Registration Application.

Your New York State professional license is good for life, however, you are required to: register with us periodically if you wish to practice your profession or use your professional title in New York State (If you do not plan to practice in your new registration period, you may choose to inactivate your registration) and notify us of any change in your address within 30 days It is our goal that your experience using online transaction be positive and that the service be easy to use.

Start Online Renewal ##### How to Request Inactive Status Online Your New York State license is good for life, however, you MUST register with us periodically if you wish to practice your profession in New York State.

Start Online Renewal This service is available for licensees in all professions who are in the final 5 months of their current registration period or no more than 4 months past the expiration of their last valid registration period.

##### Introduction This service is available for licensees in all professions who are in the final 5 months of their current registration period or no more than 4 months past the expiration of their last valid registration period.

# Office of the Professions - Be currently registered or your last valid registration period ended less than four (4) months ago - Have received a registration renewal notice by either e-mail or regular mail (Registration renewal notices are emailed 5 months prior to the end of the current registration period and mailed to the address of record 4 months prior) - Pay with a credit card (MasterCard, Visa or American Express only) The process includes:

Once you are inactive, if you would like to reactivate your registration status in the future, please submit a Delayed Registration Application.

If you wish to reactivate a registration that is inactive or has lapsed, you will need to submit a Delayed Registration Application.

Once inactivated, you will need to submit a Delayed Registration Application.

Welcome to the Office of the Professions' Online Registration Renewal service.

Expand All Collapse All ##### General Requirements You must be certified and registered as a nurse practitioner (NP) by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) in order to practice as an NP in New York.

An NP may diagnose illnesses and prescribe treatment for patients only within the specialty area(s) for which the nurse practitioner is certified and the NP must be personally competent to provide the patient care.

Welcome to the Office of the Professions' Online Registration Renewal service.

You can access OP Online Registration Renewal by using any of the Start Online Renewal Links available on this page.

Start Online Renewal Complete information is available below for those who are unfamiliar with the process.

Questions may also be referred to the Nursing Board Office by e-mailing nursebd@nysed.gov or by calling 518-474-3817 ext. 120.

To practice as an NP, you must be licensed and registered as an RN by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and certified and registered as an NP by NYSED.

Expand All Collapse All ##### General Requirements You must be certified and registered as a nurse practitioner (NP) by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) in order to practice as an NP in New York.

Welcome to the Office of the Professions' Online Registration Renewal service.

Welcome to the Office of the Professions' Online Registration Renewal service.

You can access OP Online Registration Renewal by using any of the Start Online Renewal Links available on this page.

Questions may also be referred to the Nursing Board Office by e-mailing nursebd@nysed.gov or by calling 518-474-3817 ext. 120.

Welcome to the Office of the Professions' Online Registration Renewal service.

To practice as an NP, you must be licensed and registered as an RN by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and certified and registered as an NP by NYSED.

Expand All Collapse All ##### General Requirements You must be certified and registered as a nurse practitioner (NP) by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) in order to practice as an NP in New York.

Questions may also be referred to the Nursing Board Office by e-mailing nursebd@nysed.gov or by calling 518-474-3817 ext. 120.

The Office of the Professions Online License Verification will show your new registration period as soon as the information is official.

Your current registration status will always be available on our Online License Verification page.

Welcome to the Office of the Professions' Online Registration Renewal service.

To practice as an NP, you must be licensed and registered as an RN by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and certified and registered as an NP by NYSED.

Expand All Collapse All ##### General Requirements You must be certified and registered as a nurse practitioner (NP) by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) in order to practice as an NP in New York.

Welcome to the Office of the Professions' Online Registration Renewal service.

You can access OP Online Registration Renewal by using any of the Start Online Renewal Links available on this page.

With this service you may: Complete your registration renewal application, request an optional Professional Photo ID Card, and pay for both with a credit card Choose to become inactive in your new registration period, and/or Change your address Please read each section for details on using Online Registration Renewal.

Questions may also be referred to the Nursing Board Office by e-mailing nursebd@nysed.gov or by calling 518-474-3817 ext. 120.