HOW TO APPLY FOR LICENSURE FOR REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSING:
NCLEX-RN APPLICATION WITH NYSED:
STEP 1 | Complete New York State’s required Coursework. | NYSED APPROVED: 1. Infection control course 2. Child Abuse Identification and Reporting course |
STEP 2 | Submit ONLINE FORM 1 | Application for Licensure-RN |
STEP 3 | Have your Foreign Nursing Credentials Verified | 1. Certification of Professional Education (FORM 2F) 2. Verification of Foreign Professional Licensure/Certification (FORM 3F) |
COMPLETE NEW YORK STATE’S REQUIRED COURSEWORK (NCLEX-RN APPLICATION FOR NYSED):
- NYSED Approved Infection Control Course and a Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Course from an approved provider.
- I am going to provide you links from where you can take your training and complete your Step 1.
- NY: Child Abuse Identification & Reporting Training – Premiere Education (premierece.com)
- Infection Control Training for New York State – Premiere Education (premierece.com)
- Create an account to purchase the training and complete the payment using credit card.
- Once your training completed, the certificate will be E-MAILED to you that you will be used for the application.
SUBMIT Online Form 1 – Application for Licensure – RN:
- You must pay the $143 license and first registration fee by Credit Card (at the end of the application)
- NYSED Office of the Professions – Registered Nurse – Prerequisites
- Click on the above link to fill the Online form
- Required documents are:
- Passport
- Nursing Degree/Certificate
- Child Abuse Certificate
- Infection Control Certificate
- You MUST have to fill the form once you BEGIN it.
- Required documents are:
- Select the APPLY FOR NEW LICENSE option and click on BEGIN.
- Fill your PERSONAL INFORMATION
- select NO: (Do you hold a New York State license in this profession? and do you have a Social Security Number?)
- Fill your:
- DOB
- COUNTRY
- FIRST NAME
- LAST NAME
- HOME ADDRESS
- choose IN NON-US STATE: NOT IN USA/CANADA
- E-MAIL ADDRESS
- fill ACCOMODATIONS, HISTORY, MORAL CHARACTER
- EXAMINATION HISTORY
- EDUCATION:
- Primary School
- High School details
- Nursing School details
- CURRENT/ PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND CERTIFICATE
- PNRC (for example), PNRC no.
- CHILD SUPPORT OBILIGATION:
- NO
- CITIZENSHIP/IMMIGRATION STATUS
- I do not reside in the US (click)
- PASSPORT/IMMIGRATION DOCUMENT-UPLOAD
- Upload your identification image in your passport.
- COURSEWORK:
- Upload your CERTIFICATE OF CHILD ABUSE TRAINING
- Click on “I completed the infection control training” and UPLOAD IT
- GENDER, ETHNICITY
- Click on SUBMIT
- REVIEW ALL INFORMATION:
- Review all your information and edit it if need to.
- CONFIRM AND SIGNATURE
- Continue and Accept the TERMS
- PAYMENT DETAILS
- You will have to pay using a credit card.
- Once your payment is received, your application will be reviewed by Newyork Board of Nursing.
CERTIFICATION OF FOREIGN NURSING EDUCATION:
NURSE FORM 2F
- Use this form ONLY if your nursing school is located outside the United States or its territories.
- Section I: Complete by applicant
- Section II: Complete by your college
- With Attached Official Transcripts
VERIFICATION OF FOREIGN PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
NURSE FORM 3F
- Please fill out this form if you possess or have previously held a license or certification to practice any profession in a jurisdiction outside of the United States and its territories.
- This form must be submitted directly by the licensing or certifying authority. The Office of the Professions will not consider forms submitted by the applicant.
- Section I: Complete this section before sending the entire form to the licensing/certifying authority of each jurisdiction outside the U.S. or its territories in which you are or have been licensed/certified. Be sure to sign and date item 10.
- Section II: The licensing/certifying authority must complete this section, sign, date and return both pages of the form directly to the Office of the Professions at the address at the end of the form.
DISCLAIMER: The content on this website is provided for informational and guidance purposes only. I also attached the link of NYSED website. We sincerely hope this post assists you in your application process. For personalized guidance and assurance, it’s advisable to seek assistance from licensed professionals. THANKS
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GET NCLEX-RN ELIGIBILITY WITHIN 1-2 MONTHS FROM AHPRA. STEP BY STEP GUIDE 2024 – brandednurses
Hi. Is it true that NY eligibility doesn’t expire? If so, is it also true that I have to re apply the eligibility if I haven’t taken the exam after 5 years? Hope you can help me. I can’t seem to find the answers online and I am not sure who to contact regarding this. Thanks!
Eligibility: Does Not Expire:
New York eligibility for Registered Nurse (RN) licensure does not have a strict expiration date.
Reapplication Requirement:
If you haven’t taken the NCLEX-RN exam after an extended period (e.g., 5 years), you may need to reapply or update your application to ensure credentials are current.
Contact NYSED:
Phone: (518) 474-3817 ext. 280
Website: NYSED Office of the Professions for detailed guidance.
Recommendation:
Confirm your specific situation with NYSED to ensure compliance and up-to-date eligibility.
Hi,
How long does it take to receive the eligibility? I completed my requirements last November 2023 and I haven’t receive any update yet. Thank you.
Hi, there
It usually takes 5 to 6 months to receive eligibility. In the upcoming months, you will surely get your eligibility.