New York Nurse Practitioner License Requirements
Complete guide to becoming a Nurse Practitioner in New York
Reduced practice authority with some limitations
Prescriptive Authority: Collaborative agreement required
1 Education Requirements
Degree Required
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Program Requirements
- Complete accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Hold active RN license in the state
- Clinical hours as specified by program
2 National Certification
Certification Body
ANCC or AANPCB
Required
Yes
American Nurses Credentialing Center or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board
3 Background Check
4 Fees
Initial Licensure
| Application Fee | $85 |
| Total | $85 |
CRNAs do NOT require state certification (practice under RN license); Midwifery is SEPARATELY LICENSED profession; CNS cannot prescribe medications
Renewal
| Renewal Fee (every 3 years) | $35 |
Prerequisites
To become a Nurse Practitioner in New York, you must first hold an active RN license. New York requires a state-specific RN license.
State Board of Nursing
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Based on 1 official sources • Last verified: January 2026