Get Your Nursing License In New York Today

As in every state, it takes more than just a set of nursing scrubs to practice nursing in the State of New York. You must also be licensed. If you are considering a career in nursing in New York State this post may be helpful to you. I thought I would outline the general requirements for practicing in this post. Here goes.

To practice nursing in New York State, you must have be either a "Registered Professional Nurse" (RN) or "Licensed Practical Nurse" (LPN).

Become a Registered Nurse in New York State
To be licensed as a RN in New York State you must (1) be of good moral character; (2) be at least eighteen (18) years old; (3) have the requisite education and degree(s); (4) complete coursework or training in the identification and reporting of child abuse offered by a New York State approved provider; (5) pass the New York State licensing examination; and (6) submit an application for licensure, along with the appropriate fee, to the Office of the Professions.

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Become a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State
To be licensed as a LPN in New York State you must (1) be of good moral character; (2) be at least seventeen (17) years old; (3) have a high school diploma or its equivalent; (4) have the requisite education and degree(s); (5) pass the New York State licensing examination; and (6) submit an application for licensure, along with the appropriate fee, to the Office of the Professions.

Specific Licensing Requirements
You can find the specific licensing requirements at Title 8, Article 139, Sections 6905 and 6906 of New York State Education Law and Part 64 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

Fees
The fee for licensure is $135 and for a limited permit (travel nursing) is $35. You can mail your application and fee to: NYS Education Department, Office of the Professions, PO Box 22063, Albany, NY 12201