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Continuing Education

New York · Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

4 contact hours every 3 years · 2 mandatory topics.

Requirements Overview

At a glance

Total Hours
4 contact hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 3 years
Renewal Basis
Not specified

3 contact hours in infection control per 3-year cycle. One-time 2hr child abuse. Not NLC state. APRN/DNP: Same as RN; NPs have additional requirements

First Renewal

Initial licensure requires 2 hours child abuse; renewal requires 4 hours infection control

Mandatory Topics

Required subject areas

Required subject areas for license renewal.

Child abuse and maltreatment

Initial licensure only

2h
Occasional

Infection control/HBV/HIV

License renewal

4h
Every cycle
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