New York State Board of Nursing / New York State Education Department — Office of the Professions · NP

4 hours. Every three years. Tied to your birth month.

Below is exactly what New York State Board of Nursing / New York State Education Department — Office of the Professions requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from NYSBN/NYSED—OP~7 min read

Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed April 26, 2026

Mandatory topics

For NPs, 4 hours is the total CME requirement. New York also requires a set of one-time topics that count toward the 4-hour total.

Infectious disease[1]
Hrs vary
Custom
required every 4 years for all NY nurses including NPs. Same requirement as RN layer. Operates on 4-year independent cycle.
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“Licensed practical nurses and registered nurses must complete course work or training appropriate to their practice regarding infection control and barrier precautions, including engineering and work controls to prevent the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the hepatitis b virus (HBV) every four years.”
8 NYCRR Part 64See source [1] in Primary Sources
Abuse Reporting[2]
Hrs vary
Custom
one-time course (updated curriculum). All nurses must complete updated curriculum by November 17, 2026 due to amendments to Social Services Law § 413.
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N.Y. Soc. Serv. Law § 413 / 8 NYCRR Part 64See source [2] in Primary Sources
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Conditional requirements

These rules apply only when the trigger described under each card is met (for example, holding a state-issued controlled substance registration or treating a specific patient population). Each cites the underlying statute or rule directly.

ConditionalPain management & end-of-life care[3]
3 hrs
Triennial

NPs who hold a DEA registration number for controlled substances

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“At least three (3) hours of course work or training in pain management, palliative care, and addiction. Initial completion required by July 1, 2017, and once every three (3) years thereafter.”
N.Y. Pub. Health Law § 3309-aSee source [3] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, New York Medical Association, or AAFP. ACGME residency or fellowship time accrues toward the requirement. Teaching or presenting accredited CME can satisfy a portion of required hours.

Credit systemNotes
ANCC Contact Hour
ANCC contact hours accepted toward the triennial general CE requirement. The mandatory prescriber education (3 hours) must use providers approved by the NYS DOH Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement, which may differ from general ANCC-accredited providers.Source8 NYCRR Part 64
Board-approved credit
NYSED OP-approved CE providers accepted. Mandatory training requirements (infection control, child abuse) must use providers specifically approved for those programs.Source8 NYCRR Part 64
Documentation & audit

Physicians are responsible for retaining CME documentation and producing it on request. Requirements include course title, dates, hours, sponsoring organization, and accrediting body.

Waivers & exemptions

Non-practicing licensees exempt from infection control requirement until resuming practice

FAQ
Does New York require pharmacology CE for NPs with prescriptive authority?
New York requires NPs who hold a DEA registration to complete 3 hours of coursework in pain management, palliative care, and addiction every three years under N.Y. Pub. Health Law § 3309-a. Initial completion was required by July 1, 2017, and it recurs every three years thereafter. This is not a general pharmacology CE mandate — it is specifically tied to DEA registration and covers pain management, palliative care, and addiction topics. The training is administered by the NYS Department of Health Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement, not the NYSED OP. Attestation forms and approved provider information are available at www.health.ny.gov/professionals/narcotic/mandatory_prescriber_education/.
Is New York in the APRN Compact?
No. New York is not a member of either the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) or the APRN Compact. All nurses practicing in New York, including NPs, must hold a valid, separately issued New York nursing license through the NYSED Office of the Professions. Out-of-state compact licenses do not authorize practice in New York. NPs who practice in multiple states, including New York, must maintain a New York NP license independently and comply with all New York CE and mandatory training requirements.
Does New York require NPs to maintain national certification for licensure renewal?
Yes. New York requires NPs to maintain national certification as a condition of licensure. The NYSED Office of the Professions recognizes national certifying bodies for NP specialty areas, and documentation of current national certification from a recognized certifying body must be maintained. NPs certified after their initial licensure must ensure their certification remains current; allowing national certification to lapse may affect the NP's ability to renew their New York licensure.
Where can I check my New York NP license renewal date?
New York NPs can verify their license status and registration period through the NYSED Office of the Professions online license verification and renewal portal at https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/nurse-practitioners/. The OP also accepts inquiries by phone at (518) 474-3817 ext. 410. For prescriber education questions and attestation forms, NPs should contact the NYS DOH Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement directly at narcotic@health.ny.gov or visit www.health.ny.gov/professionals/narcotic/mandatory_prescriber_education/.

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Sources & Citations

Every mandatory topic and conditional requirement above cites the underlying statute or rule. Numbered references below correspond to the bracketed citations next to each requirement.

  1. NYSED OP — Mandatory Infection Control Training
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-23
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    “Licensed practical nurses and registered nurses must complete course work or training appropriate to their practice regarding infection control and barrier precautions, including engineering and work controls to prevent the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the hepatitis b virus (HBV) every four years.”8 NYCRR Part 64
  2. NYSED OP — RN License Requirements
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-23
  3. NYSED OP — Mandatory Prescriber Education for Nurse Practitioners
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-23
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    “At least three (3) hours of course work or training in pain management, palliative care, and addiction. Initial completion required by July 1, 2017, and once every three (3) years thereafter.”N.Y. Pub. Health Law § 3309-a · Effective 2017-07-01

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