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New York (NY) Nursing License & CEU Renewal Calculator

Q: How many CE contact hours are required for New York (NY) RN license renewal?

7 contact hours every 3 years. New York uses a 3-year registration cycle with strict mandatory coursework in Infection Control (every 4 years) and updated NYS Child Abuse Reporter training. Governing board: New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of the Professions.

Q: What are the mandatory CE topics for New York nurses?

Infection Control and Barrier Precautions: 4 contact hours (Every 4 years) | Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (Updated Curriculum): 3 contact hours (Mandatory NYS curriculum)

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Single-State License (Non-Compact)Renews Every 3 Years

Standard RN CE Hours

7 Contact Hrs

Per 3-year renewal cycle

State-Mandated Topic Hours

7 Hours

Across 2 specific state rule(s)

General Elective CE Hours

0 Hours

Board-approved clinical or specialty courses

New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of the Professions — Mandatory Topic & Competency Breakdown

Infection Control and Barrier Precautions

Every 4 years4 hrs

Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (Updated Curriculum)

Mandatory NYS curriculum3 hrs

New York Board & APRN Rule Note: New York uses a 3-year registration cycle with strict mandatory coursework in Infection Control (every 4 years) and updated NYS Child Abuse Reporter training.

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