RN registration and infection control coursework
A New York RN license is for life, but the registration that permits practice is renewed every 3 years. Infection control coursework is due every 4 years.
RN registration
- Who needs it
- Every RN.
- Issued by
- NYS Education Department, Office of the Professions
- How long it lasts
- Valid for 3 years.
Infection control coursework
- Who needs it
- Every RN and LPN, unless exempt.
- Issued by
- A NYSED approved course provider
- How long it lasts
- Valid for 4 years.
- Who it covers
- Every registered nurse practicing in New York. The infection control coursework applies to LPNs too.
- Deadline
- Before practicing. A nurse may not practice while the registration is expired.
- Renewal
- The registration every 3 years; the second one is shortened so later ones fall in the birth month. NYSED approved infection control coursework every 4 years, unless exempt.