New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions — Nursing
New York Nursing CE Requirements
New York does not require continuing education hours for RNs and LPNs to renew.
At a glance
New York nursing license renewal
| Licenses covered | Registered professional nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN) [3] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | No [1] |
| CE period | Every 3 years [2] |
| Renewal deadline | Registration must be renewed every three years to continue practising nursing in New York. [2] |
Good to know
- Nursing is not on the State Education Department's list of professions with a continuing education requirement in New York. [1]
- RNs and LPNs must complete State Education Department-approved infection control coursework every four years (or qualify for an exemption) and attest to it at each registration. [2]
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions — Nursing ↗ before you renew.
Free continuing education
Free nursing CE
New York does not require CE hours for renewal, but free courses remain useful for practice and certification. Each course lists its own accreditation.
Questions
New York nursing CE, answered
How many CE hours do New York nurses need?
New York does not require continuing education hours for RNs and LPNs to renew. Registration must be renewed every three years to continue practising nursing in New York.
Sources & verification
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- NYSED Office of the Professions — Training & Continuing Education ↗www.op.nysed.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 12, 2026
Quoted wording (2)
“The following professions have a continuing education requirement in New York. Architecture Audiology Chiropractic Dentistry Dentist Dental Hygienist Land Surveying Landscape Architecture Massage Therapy Mental Health Practitioners Creative Arts Therapy Marriage and Family Therapy Mental Health Counseling Psychoanalysis Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapy Assistants Ophthalmic Dispensing Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physical Therapists Physical Therapist Assistants Podiatry Professional Engineering Professional Geologist Psychology Public Accountancy Respiratory Therapy Respiratory Therapists Respiratory Therapy Technicians Social Work Licensed Master Social Worker Licensed Clinical Social Worker Speech-Language Pathology Veterinary Medicine Veterinarian Veterinary Technician”
“The following professions have a continuing education requirement in New York.”
- NYSED Office of the Professions — Frequently Asked Questions for Registered Professional Nurse ↗www.op.nysed.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 12, 2026
Quoted wording (3)
“You must renew your registration every three years to continue to practice nursing.”
“Your registration certificate will authorize you to practice as a nurse for up to three years. You must renew your registration every three years to continue to practice nursing.”
“Thereafter, you must complete NYSED approved infection control coursework every four years or qualify for an exemption.”
- NYSED Office of the Professions — Mandated Training Related to Infection Control ↗www.op.nysed.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 12, 2026
Quoted wording (2)
“licensed practical nurses, optometrists, podiatrists, and registered nurses must complete course work or training appropriate to their practice regarding infection control and barrier precautions”
“You must attest to having completed this requirement to the State Education Department on your first licensure/registration application and at every subsequent registration.”