New York Nurse Practitioner Prescriptive authority

To become certified and registered by NYSED as an NP, you must: - be currently registered and licensed as a registered professional nurse (RN) in New York State; - be of good moral character; - meet education and experience requirements acceptable to NYSED; and - apply for nurse practitioner certification with NYSED

IMPORTANT: You must be licensed as an RN in New York State - or - you must apply for a New York State RN license BEFORE you apply for a New York State NP Certificate.

If you were initially NP certified before January 1, 2011, you must demonstrate that you passed an acceptable NP certification examination offered by the National Certifying Organization after January 1, 2011. If you have not, you must complete at least 3 semester hours of graduate level pharmacotherapy coursework.

Corporation Phone 412-859-6104 Web www.oncc.org Pediatric Nursing Certification Board Phone 301-330-2921 Web www.pncb.org Note: If you were initially NP certified before January 1, 2011 and did not pass an acceptable certification examination after January 1, 2011, you must demonstrate that you completed at least 3 semester hours of acceptable graduate level pharmacotherapy coursework.

To become certified and registered by NYSED as an NP, you must: - be currently registered and licensed as a registered professional nurse (RN) in New York State; - be of good moral character; - meet education and experience requirements acceptable to NYSED; and - apply for nurse practitioner certification with NYSED

IMPORTANT: You must be licensed as an RN in New York State - or - you must apply for a New York State RN license BEFORE you apply for a New York State NP Certificate.

To become certified and registered by NYSED as an NP, you must: - be currently registered and licensed as a registered professional nurse (RN) in New York State; - be of good moral character; - meet education and experience requirements acceptable to NYSED; and - apply for nurse practitioner certification with NYSED

To become certified and registered by NYSED as an NP, you must: be currently registered and licensed as a registered professional nurse (RN) in New York State; be of good moral character; meet education and experience requirements acceptable to NYSED; and apply for nurse practitioner certification with NYSED.

##### Education and Experience Requirements To satisfy the education and experience requirements for NP certification, you must complete coursework on laws governing prescriptions and recordkeeping and you must meet the criteria in one of the paragraphs (A, B or C) below.

If you did not graduate from an in-state NYSED registered NP education program, you must complete coursework on New York State and Federal Laws Governing Prescriptions and Record Keeping.

To become certified and registered by NYSED as an NP, you must: - be currently registered and licensed as a registered professional nurse (RN) in New York State; - be of good moral character; - meet education and experience requirements acceptable to NYSED; and - apply for nurse practitioner certification with NYSED

To become certified and registered by NYSED as an NP, you must: be currently registered and licensed as a registered professional nurse (RN) in New York State; be of good moral character; meet education and experience requirements acceptable to NYSED; and apply for nurse practitioner certification with NYSED.

##### Education and Experience Requirements To satisfy the education and experience requirements for NP certification, you must complete coursework on laws governing prescriptions and recordkeeping and you must meet the criteria in one of the paragraphs (A, B or C) below.

If you did not graduate from an in-state NYSED registered NP education program, you must complete coursework on New York State and Federal Laws Governing Prescriptions and Record Keeping.

If you were initially NP certified before January 1, 2011, you must demonstrate that you passed an acceptable NP certification examination offered by the National Certifying Organization after January 1, 2011. If you have not, you must complete at least 3 semester hours of graduate level pharmacotherapy coursework.

Corporation Phone 412-859-6104 Web www.oncc.org Pediatric Nursing Certification Board Phone 301-330-2921 Web www.pncb.org Note: If you were initially NP certified before January 1, 2011 and did not pass an acceptable certification examination after January 1, 2011, you must demonstrate that you completed at least 3 semester hours of acceptable graduate level pharmacotherapy coursework.

To practice as a nurse practitioner, you must be licensed and registered by SED as a RN and certified and registered by SED as a nurse practitioner.

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.

To become certified and registered by NYSED as an NP, you must: - be currently registered and licensed as a registered professional nurse (RN) in New York State; - be of good moral character; - meet education and experience requirements acceptable to NYSED; and - apply for nurse practitioner certification with NYSED

##### Education and Experience Requirements To satisfy the education and experience requirements for NP certification, you must complete coursework on laws governing prescriptions and recordkeeping and you must meet the criteria in one of the paragraphs (A, B or C) below.

If you did not graduate from an in-state NYSED registered NP education program, you must complete coursework on New York State and Federal Laws Governing Prescriptions and Record Keeping.

STEP 3: COMPLETE COURSEWORK ON LAWS GOVERNING PRESCRIPTIONS AND RECORD KEEPING You must complete coursework on New York State and federal laws governing prescriptions and record keeping.

If you were initially NP certified before January 1, 2011, you must demonstrate that you passed an acceptable NP certification examination offered by the National Certifying Organization after January 1, 2011. If you have not, you must complete at least 3 semester hours of graduate level pharmacotherapy coursework.

Corporation Phone 412-859-6104 Web www.oncc.org Pediatric Nursing Certification Board Phone 301-330-2921 Web www.pncb.org Note: If you were initially NP certified before January 1, 2011 and did not pass an acceptable certification examination after January 1, 2011, you must demonstrate that you completed at least 3 semester hours of acceptable graduate level pharmacotherapy coursework.

ALERT! If you were initially NP certified before January 1, 2011, you must demonstrate that you passed an acceptable NP certification examination offered by the National Certifying Organization after January 1, 2011.

Answer: New York State Education Law requires all nurse practitioners to practice in accordance with written practice protocols and a written practice agreement with a collaborating physician, unless or until the nurse practitioner has completed more than 3600 hours of qualifying nurse practitioner experience.

(a) Collaborative Practice (1) A nurse practitioner who has three thousand six hundred or fewer hours of experience practicing as a licensed or certified nurse practitioner pursuant to the laws of New York or any other state or as a nurse practitioner while employed by the United States Veterans Administration, the United States Armed Forces or the United States Public Health Service shall practice in collaboration with a physician qualified in the specialty involved and in

Public Health Service shall practice in collaboration with a physician qualified in the specialty involved and in accordance with a written practice agreement and written practice protocols.

Nurse practitioners with more than 3,600 hours of qualifying practice experience are authorized to practice independently.

A nurse practitioner who has more than three thousand six hundred hours of experience practicing as a licensed or certified nurse practitioner pursuant to the laws of New York or any other state or as a nurse practitioner while employed by the United States Veterans Administration, the United States Armed Forces or the United States Public Health Service shall not be required to practice in collaboration with a physician qualified in the specialty involved and in accordance

Nurse practitioners with more than 3,600 hours of qualifying practice experience are authorized to practice independently.

Nurse practitioners with more than 3,600 hours of qualifying practice experience are authorized to practice independently.

A nurse practitioner who has more than three thousand six hundred hours of experience practicing as a licensed or certified nurse practitioner pursuant to the laws of New York or any other state or as a nurse practitioner while employed by the United States Veterans Administration, the United States Armed Forces or the United States Public Health Service shall not be required to practice in collaboration with a physician qualified in the specialty involved and in accordance

Nurse practitioners with more than 3,600 hours of qualifying practice experience are authorized to practice independently.

A nurse practitioner who has more than three thousand six hundred hours of experience practicing as a licensed or certified nurse practitioner pursuant to the laws of New York or any other state or as a nurse practitioner while employed by the United States Veterans Administration, the United States Armed Forces or the United States Public Health Service shall not be required to practice in collaboration with a physician qualified in the specialty involved and in accordance with

physician, resolution of disagreements between the nurse practitioner and collaborating physician regarding matters of diagnosis and treatment, and the review of patient records at least every three months by the collaborating physician; and may include such other provisions as determined by the nurse practitioner and collaborating physician to be appropriate

- Practice agreements and practice protocols shall be maintained in the practice setting of the nurse practitioner and collaborating physician and shall be available to the department for inspection. - Practice agreements shall include provisions for referral and consultation, coverage for emergency absences of either the nurse practitioner or collaborating physician, resolution of disagreements between the nurse practitioner and collaborating physician regarding matters of

physician, resolution of disagreements between the nurse practitioner and collaborating physician regarding matters of diagnosis and treatment, and the review of patient records at least every three months by the collaborating physician; and may include such other provisions as determined by the nurse practitioner and collaborating physician to be appropriate

Answer: New York State Education Law requires all nurse practitioners to practice in accordance with written practice protocols and a written practice agreement with a collaborating physician, unless or until the nurse practitioner has completed more than 3600 hours of qualifying nurse practitioner experience.

(a) Collaborative Practice (1) A nurse practitioner who has three thousand six hundred or fewer hours of experience practicing as a licensed or certified nurse practitioner pursuant to the laws of New York or any other state or as a nurse practitioner while employed by the United States Veterans Administration, the United States Armed Forces or the United States Public Health Service shall practice in collaboration with a physician qualified in the specialty involved and in

Public Health Service shall practice in collaboration with a physician qualified in the specialty involved and in accordance with a written practice agreement and written practice protocols.

Nurse practitioners with more than 3,600 hours of qualifying practice experience are authorized to practice independently.

not be required to practice in collaboration with a physician qualified in the specialty involved and in accordance with a written practice agreement and written practice protocols as set forth in subdivision (a) of this section

A nurse practitioner who has more than three thousand six hundred hours of experience practicing as a licensed or certified nurse practitioner pursuant to the laws of New York or any other state or as a nurse practitioner while employed by the United States Veterans Administration, the United States Armed Forces or the United States Public Health Service shall not be required to practice in collaboration with a physician qualified in the specialty involved and in accordance

physician, resolution of disagreements between the nurse practitioner and collaborating physician regarding matters of diagnosis and treatment, and the review of patient records at least every three months by the collaborating physician; and may include such other provisions as determined by the nurse practitioner and collaborating physician to be appropriate

##### Education and Experience Requirements To satisfy the education and experience requirements for NP certification, you must complete coursework on laws governing prescriptions and recordkeeping and you must meet the criteria in one of the paragraphs (A, B or C) below.

If you did not graduate from an in-state NYSED registered NP education program, you must complete coursework on New York State and Federal Laws Governing Prescriptions and Record Keeping.

STEP 3: COMPLETE COURSEWORK ON LAWS GOVERNING PRESCRIPTIONS AND RECORD KEEPING You must complete coursework on New York State and federal laws governing prescriptions and record keeping.

If you were initially NP certified before January 1, 2011, you must demonstrate that you passed an acceptable NP certification examination offered by the National Certifying Organization after January 1, 2011. If you have not, you must complete at least 3 semester hours of graduate level pharmacotherapy coursework.

Corporation Phone 412-859-6104 Web www.oncc.org Pediatric Nursing Certification Board Phone 301-330-2921 Web www.pncb.org Note: If you were initially NP certified before January 1, 2011 and did not pass an acceptable certification examination after January 1, 2011, you must demonstrate that you completed at least 3 semester hours of acceptable graduate level pharmacotherapy coursework.

STEP 3: COMPLETE COURSEWORK ON LAWS GOVERNING PRESCRIPTIONS AND RECORD KEEPING You must complete coursework on New York State and federal laws governing prescriptions and record keeping.

STEP 5: COMPLETE COURSEWORK ON LAWS GOVERNING PRESCRIPTIONS AND RECORD KEEPING You must complete coursework on New York State and federal laws governing prescriptions and record keeping.

377 Web www.elearnonline.net After you have completed the coursework, fill out Section 1 of NP Form 2B - Verification of Instruction in New York State and Federal Laws Related to Prescriptions and Record Keeping.

377 Web www.elearnonline.net ##### Additional Requirements After the New York State Education Department certifies and registers you as a nurse practitioner (NP), you must take additional steps to practice as an NP and to prescribe medications.

Information on NP practice and prescribing is available on this web site.

STEP 3: COMPLETE COURSEWORK ON LAWS GOVERNING PRESCRIPTIONS AND RECORD KEEPING You must complete coursework on New York State and federal laws governing prescriptions and record keeping.

STEP 5: COMPLETE COURSEWORK ON LAWS GOVERNING PRESCRIPTIONS AND RECORD KEEPING You must complete coursework on New York State and federal laws governing prescriptions and record keeping.

377 Web www.elearnonline.net After you have completed the coursework, fill out Section 1 of NP Form 2B - Verification of Instruction in New York State and Federal Laws Related to Prescriptions and Record Keeping.

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

The fee for certification and initial registration to practice as a nurse practitioner (NP) in each specialty practice area is $85.

##### Fees The fee for certification and initial registration to practice as a nurse practitioner (NP) in each specialty practice area is $85. ($50 certificate application fee plus a $35 fee for initial registration.)

##### Fees The fee for certification and initial registration to practice as a nurse practitioner (NP) in each specialty practice area is $85. ($50 certificate application fee plus a $35 fee for initial registration.)

- 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

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.

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

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

The cost is $30.

Your NP registration certificate will authorize you to practice as a NP for 3 years.

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

- 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

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.

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

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

The cost is $30.

The fee for certification and initial registration to practice as a nurse practitioner (NP) in each specialty practice area is $85.

##### Fees The fee for certification and initial registration to practice as a nurse practitioner (NP) in each specialty practice area is $85. ($50 certificate application fee plus a $35 fee for initial registration.)

Nurse Practitioner · $50 · $35 · $85 · $35 · $35

Nurse Practitioner · $50 · $35 · $85 · $35 · $35 Occupational Therapy · $115 · $179 · $294 · $45 · $179 · $224 · $70 Occupational Therapy Assistant · $58 · $89 · $147 · $25 · $89 · $114 · $70

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

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

The cost is $30.

STEP 1: SUBMIT Online NP Form 1 - Application for Certification.

##### NP Pathway #1 - Graduates of NYSED registered Nurse Practitioner (NP) education programs - **STEP 1: SUBMIT Online NP Form 1 - Application for Certification.

STEP 1: SUBMIT Online NP Form 1 - Application for Certification.

The school must send the completed from (or a scanned copy of it) directly to NYSED by EMAIL at DPLSEDUC@nysed.gov or by regular mail at the address at the end of the form.

STEP 2: HAVE YOUR SCHOOL (COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY) VERIFY YOUR NP EDUCATION.

STEP 1: SUBMIT Online NP Form 1 - Application for Certification.

##### NP Pathway #1 - Graduates of NYSED registered Nurse Practitioner (NP) education programs - **STEP 1: SUBMIT Online NP Form 1 - Application for Certification.

You must ensure that all required application forms and records are complete and sent to the New York State Education Department (NYSED).

You are responsible for asking organizations to send written verification of your education or other credentials directly to NYSED.

You must mail these forms by regular mail to the NYSED at the address indicated on the form.

The school must send the completed from (or a scanned copy of it) directly to NYSED by EMAIL at DPLSEDUC@nysed.gov or by regular mail at the address at the end of the form.

The organization must complete Section II and return the entire form (or a scanned copy of it) directly to NYSED by EMAIL at DPLSVERIF@nysed.gov by regular mail at the address at the end of the form.

You are allowed to be certified as an NP in more than one specialty practice area.

However, you must file a separate application and pay an additional fee to NYSED for each NP specialty practice area in which you seek certification.

In addition, you must also meet the professional study, experience and other criteria applicable to each NP specialty practice area in which you seek certification.

STEP 1: SUBMIT Online NP Form 1 - Application for Certification.

##### NP Pathway #1 - Graduates of NYSED registered Nurse Practitioner (NP) education programs - **STEP 1: SUBMIT Online NP Form 1 - Application for Certification.

You must ensure that all required application forms and records are complete and sent to the New York State Education Department (NYSED).

You are responsible for asking organizations to send written verification of your education or other credentials directly to NYSED.

You must mail these forms by regular mail to the NYSED at the address indicated on the form.

The school must send the completed from (or a scanned copy of it) directly to NYSED by EMAIL at DPLSEDUC@nysed.gov or by regular mail at the address at the end of the form.

The organization must complete Section II and return the entire form (or a scanned copy of it) directly to NYSED by EMAIL at DPLSVERIF@nysed.gov by regular mail at the address at the end of the form.

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.

Once your complete online application for renewal is submitted, it may take up to 2 business days for processing.

STEP 1: SUBMIT Online NP Form 1 - Application for Certification.

You must pay the $85 license and first registration fee by credit card.

##### NP Pathway #1 - Graduates of NYSED registered Nurse Practitioner (NP) education programs - **STEP 1: SUBMIT Online NP Form 1 - Application for Certification.

** You must pay the $85 license and first registration fee by credit card.

You must ensure that all required application forms and records are complete and sent to the New York State Education Department (NYSED).

You are responsible for asking organizations to send written verification of your education or other credentials directly to NYSED.

You must mail these forms by regular mail to the NYSED at the address indicated on the form.

The school must send the completed from (or a scanned copy of it) directly to NYSED by EMAIL at DPLSEDUC@nysed.gov or by regular mail at the address at the end of the form.

The organization must complete Section II and return the entire form (or a scanned copy of it) directly to NYSED by EMAIL at DPLSVERIF@nysed.gov by regular mail at the address at the end of the form.

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.

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.

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

If you cannot find the information that you seek, you may contact the Nursing Board Office by EMAIL at: nursebd@nysed.gov, or by telephone at 518-474-3817 ext.

120. You may also send a letter with your question to: New York State Education Department, 89 Washington Avenue-Education Building, State Board for Nursing, Second Floor, West Wing, Albany, New York, 12234.

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.

##### 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.

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.

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

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.

##### 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.

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.

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

Online Registration Renewal is for New York State licensed professionals who are currently registered and in the final 5 months of their registration period.

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