• At least 17 years old
• “Be of good moral character”
• Have completed High School or have your GED
• Graduate from an acceptable nursing education program
• Submit an application for licensure and fee ($143) to NYSED

• Apply for licensure to NYSED with a fee
• Submit form – Certification of Professional Education (use CGFNS if you are foreign-educated)
• Verify your license through Nursys or submit a Verification of Professional Licensure/Certification form
• The ONLY states/U.S. territories NOT participating in Nursys are:
• PA, MI (temporary due to data issues) AL, CA, HI

• Submit an application for licensure and pay the fee
• Arrange for NYSED to receive your foreign credentials

• At least 18 years old
• “Be of good moral character”
• Have completed High School or have your GED
• Graduate from an acceptable nursing education program (must meet one of these criteria)
• Complete NYSED approved child abuse reporting coursework or qualify for an exemption
• Complete NYSED approved infection prevention coursework every 4 years
• Meet exam requirements

• Apply for licensure to NYSED with fee
• Submit form – Certification of Professional Education
• Verify your license through Nurseys or submit a Verification of Professional Licensure/Certification form

• Submit an application for licensure and pay the fee
• Arrange for NYSED to receive your foreign credentials

If you have any questions about the above requirements, please visit the NYS Nursing website for a list of FAQs.