New York
Registered Nurse CE & renewal requirements in New York (2026)
Varies — verify contact hours with your state board, on a 36-month renewal cycle with New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions.
Renewal cycle
36months
Triennial registration renewal; second period may be shortened to align to birth month
Contact hours
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Varies — verify contact hours with your state board — NY has NO general CE-hour requirement for RN registration. Instead: NYSED-approved infection control coursework every 4 years, and one-time child abuse identification/mandated-reporter training (updated curriculum due by Nov 17, 2026 per Ch. 25 of 2024).
- Infection control training (every 4 years)
- Child abuse identification / mandated reporter training (updated curriculum due 11/17/2026)
Verified against op.nysed.gov · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions
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- How often do registered nurses renew their license in New York?
- Triennial registration renewal; second period may be shortened to align to birth month
- How many contact hours do I need in New York?
- Varies — verify contact hours with your state board. NY has NO general CE-hour requirement for RN registration. Instead: NYSED-approved infection control coursework every 4 years, and one-time child abuse identification/mandated-reporter training (updated curriculum due by Nov 17, 2026 per Ch. 25 of 2024).
- Where do I renew my Registered Nurse license in New York?
- Through New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. We verified these details on 2026-07-05 — always confirm with the board before your deadline.
- Is this page official?
- No — RenewBird is an independent organizational tool, not the licensing board. This page cites its source and check date; use it to plan, then confirm with your board.