New York LPN license renewal requirements
What NYSED Office of the Professions requires licensed practical nurses to complete for license renewal — total hours, the topics that are specifically mandated, and how often each one comes due.
Renewal at a glance
How to renew your New York LPN license
- Confirm your renewal date
Check the expiration date on your New York LPN license and begin before the board deadline.
- Confirm whether education applies
Review the specific coursework below; New York does not set one general hour total for every license holder.
- Keep your completion records
Save course certificates and supporting documents in case the board requests proof or selects your renewal for audit.
- Renew through the official board
Submit your renewal through NYSED Office of the Professions and confirm that your renewed license is active.
The direct link to the official New York source is free with an account.
Mandated topics
The full breakdown is free with an account
New York mandates 2 specific subjects. A free account shows which subjects they are, the hours earmarked for each, and how often each comes due — including the ones due only every second or third renewal, which are exactly what gets missed.
Quick answers
New York LPN renewal questions
How many CE hours are required for New York LPN renewal?
New York has no single general hour total, but specific coursework may still apply.
How often does a New York LPN license renew?
The published renewal cycle is 3 years. Confirm your individual expiration date with NYSED Office of the Professions.
Where should I verify the requirements before renewing?
Use the official source from NYSED Office of the Professions. A free Currendo account shows the exact source link and the date these figures were last checked, below.
Source & verification
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