New York Nursing CE Requirements

Everything you need to know about completing continuing education for New York nursing license renewal — required hours, mandatory topics, deadlines, and where to take your CEUs online.

None
RN CE hours
Continued competency
3 years
Renewal cycle
Per state board
1
Mandatory topics
every renewal
No
CE Broker reporting
Self-document

Note: New York does NOT mandate a set number of general CE contact hours for RN/LPN registration renewal. Instead, nurses must complete NYSED-approved infection-control coursework every 4 years and one-time child-abuse reporting training. NPs with DEA registration have additional pain-management/palliative-care CE.

Check Your Nursing CE Compliance

Find out exactly how many continuing education hours you need to renew your license — including any state-mandated topics like opioids, domestic violence, or implicit bias.

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Mandatory CE Topics in New York

In addition to the total contact-hour requirement, New York requires every renewing nurse to complete coursework on these specific topics. Most ANCC-accredited bundles cover them as part of a state-specific package.

Infection control & barrier precautions

Required content area · every cycle

NYSED-approved coursework required every 4 years; attest at each registration.

Child abuse identification & reporting

2 hours · one-time requirement

One-time 2-hour coursework at initial licensure (with exemptions). Updated curriculum due by 11/17/2026.

When Is My New York Renewal Deadline?

New York renewal deadlines follow this pattern: Anniversary of your license issue. Use the calculator above to estimate your specific deadline based on your last renewal date. The state board issues a courtesy renewal notice, but the legal responsibility for renewing on time is yours.

Practicing nursing on an expired license is a violation of state law. If your renewal lapses, contact the New York Board of Nursing immediately to learn about late-renewal or reinstatement options.

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CE Requirements in Other States

New Jersey30 hrs · 2 yearsNew Mexico30 hrs · 2 yearsNorth CarolinaNo fixed hrs · 2 yearsNorth Dakota12 hrs · 2 years

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my nursing license in New York?
New York does not mandate a fixed number of CE hours. Nurses must satisfy the board's continued-competency requirement, which may include practice hours, certification, or voluntary CE. Verify the current options at https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/nursing.
What are the mandatory CE topics for New York nurses?
New York requires 2 mandatory topics: Infection control & barrier precautions (hours vary, each cycle); Child abuse identification & reporting (2 hrs, one-time).
Does New York use CE Broker?
No. New York does not use CE Broker. Keep your certificates of completion for at least 3 years in case your board audits your renewal.
When is the nursing license renewal deadline in New York?
New York renews on a rolling 3 years schedule — your deadline falls 3 years after your last renewal date.

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