AANP classifies New York as a full practice state. Do you need a collaborating or supervising physician? Yes, for the first 3,600 hours of practice. The practice authority section below quotes the full New York rule. New York sits outside the Nurse Licensure Compact, so out-of-state RNs add an endorsement step. Applications, fees, and timelines run through the New York State Board of Nursing.
Practice authority in New York
The AANP classifies New York as a full practice authority (FPA) state, one of 27 states + DC (AANP State Practice Environment, 2026). AANP applies that classification where state practice and licensure laws permit NPs to evaluate patients; diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests; and initiate and manage treatments, including prescribing medications and controlled substances, under the exclusive licensure authority of the state board of nursing.
AANP's classification describes the state's practice environment, not every license holder's first day, and states in the same tier set different conditions: several full practice states require a period of collaborative or supervised practice, or a prescribing mentorship, before a newly licensed NP practices or prescribes on their own. The New York rule quoted below is the one that applies here.
The New York entry in the practice-authority dataset NP Hiring publishes reads: "NPs in New York with 3,600 hours of practice or fewer must practice in collaboration with a physician under a written practice agreement and written practice protocols. NPs with more than 3,600 hours of practice are currently exempt from those requirements." The New York State Board of Nursing holds the current rule text and the forms that go with it.
Because the New York rule ties part of the requirement to time or hours, keep a dated record of your practice hours, settings and any collaborating or supervising providers from your first day; you may need to document them later. In a job search, read each posting against the New York rule rather than the AANP tier. When an offer depends on an agreement with a collaborating or supervising physician or another provider, ask who fills that role, whether the arrangement will be in place before your start date, and what happens to it if you change roles.
The Nurse Licensure Compact and your NY license
New York does not participate in the Nurse Licensure Compact. Even if you already hold a multistate RN license issued by a compact state, you will need a New York-issued RN license (typically by endorsement) before or alongside your NY APRN application. Budget extra lead time for that step if you are relocating or picking up a telehealth caseload covering NY patients.
The upside of planning for this early: RN endorsement and APRN licensure can usually be worked in parallel, and employers hiring into NY are used to the sequence. The New York State Board of Nursing lists the endorsement requirements and current application checklists. Compact status verified against the live NCSBN roster on August 11, 2026; membership shifts as legislatures act, so re-check the roster before relying on it.
How to apply for New York APRN licensure
The sequence below is the standard NY path. Details such as required forms, fees, fingerprinting, and processing times are set by the New York State Board of Nursing and change periodically, so treat the board's current checklist as the source of truth.
- Verify your RN license foundation. Hold an active, unencumbered New York RN license. New York is not a compact state, so out-of-state RNs first apply for NY RN licensure by endorsement.
- Complete an accredited graduate program. Earn an MSN or DNP from an accredited nurse practitioner program with the clinical hours your certification track requires.
- Pass national board certification. Certify with the body that matches your role: AANPCB or ANCC for NPs, NBCRNA for CRNAs, AMCB for certified nurse midwives. Most states require current national certification for APRN licensure; the New York State Board of Nursing's checklist confirms whether New York does.
- Apply for APRN licensure with the New York State Board of Nursing. Submit the APRN application with transcripts, any required certification verification, and the fees on the board's current checklist. The board's own checklist is authoritative. Forms, fees, and processing times change, so work directly from the board site.
- Confirm the practice requirements that apply to you. Read the New York practice rule against your own experience and practice setting, confirm with the New York State Board of Nursing which of its requirements apply to you, and complete any agreement, notice or application that the rule or the board requires before you begin practicing.
- Register for federal identifiers. Obtain an NPI number, and register with the DEA if you will prescribe controlled substances. Some states also require a separate state controlled-substance registration; the board checklist will say whether New York does.
New York licensing facts, with sources
Each entry below is quoted from the source named beside it, as read on the date shown. Boards revise fees, renewal rules and processing times, so confirm each one with the New York State Board of Nursing before you rely on it.
| Topic | What the source states | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| How to apply | Online through the NYSED Office of the Professions application site (https://eservices.nysed.gov/professions/) using Online Form 1, Application for Licensure, submitted with the $85 fee; the school, national certifying organization or other licensing authority then sends the supporting forms (Forms 2, 2B, 2C or 3) directly to NYSED | NYSED Office of the Professions, License Application Forms: Nurse Practitioner | September 28, 2026 |
| Initial application fee | NP certificate application: $50, plus initial NP registration: $35, for a total of $85 for each specialty area certificate | NYSED Office of the Professions, Certification Requirements for Nurse Practitioner | September 28, 2026 |
| Renewal cycle | Every 3 years, renewed together with the New York RN registration; renewal costs $35 for each NP certificate held plus $73 for the RN registration | NYSED Office of the Professions, Frequently Asked License Questions for Nurse Practitioners | September 28, 2026 |
| Continuing education for renewal | No continuing education hours are required to renew NP registration: nursing is not among the professions NYSED lists as having a continuing education requirement, so there is no contact hour or pharmacology hour minimum. NYSED lists mandated infection control and child abuse identification training separately. | NYSED Office of the Professions, Training and Continuing Education | September 28, 2026 |
Renewing your New York license
Renewal cycles, continuing-education requirements, and fees are set by the New York State Board of Nursing, and boards revise them. The licensing facts above name the source of each figure and the date it was checked; for anything not listed there, work from the board's own pages. Two evergreen rules: keep your national certification current (state renewal typically requires it), and check the board's renewal checklist well before your expiration date so a missing CE item does not lapse your license. For where every state publishes its CE rules and how renewal and certification fit together, see Nurse Practitioner Continuing Education (CE/CEU) Requirements by State.
What NPs earn in New York
The national median for nurse practitioners is $132,300 (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025), and employment is projected to grow 41% (BLS Employment Projections, Nurse Practitioners (2025 to 2035)). NP Hiring publishes a New York median only when at least 5 postings with disclosed pay from at least 3 employers support it, with no single employer above 40% of them. The New York job market snapshot further down this page reports what is currently posted for NY, and it links the live NY listings and the New York salary guide only when those pages have something to show.
Frequently asked questions
Does New York have full practice authority for NPs?
By AANP's classification, yes. AANP classifies New York as a full practice state, one of 27 states + DC (AANP State Practice Environment, 2026). NPs in New York with 3,600 hours of practice or fewer must practice in collaboration with a physician under a written practice agreement and written practice protocols. NPs with more than 3,600 hours of practice are currently exempt from those requirements. The New York State Board of Nursing publishes the current rule.
Is New York part of the Nurse Licensure Compact?
No, New York is not a Nurse Licensure Compact member (verified against the live NCSBN roster, August 11, 2026). Even with a multistate RN license from a compact state, you need a New York-issued RN license (by endorsement) plus NY APRN licensure to practice as an NP there.
What do I need to apply for APRN licensure in New York?
An active RN license, an MSN or DNP from an accredited program, national certification where the board requires it (AANPCB or ANCC for NPs; NBCRNA for CRNAs, AMCB for CNMs), and the application on the New York State Board of Nursing's current checklist. Fees, forms, and processing times are set by the board and change. The licensing facts on this page name the source of each figure and the date it was checked, so confirm them on the board site before you apply.
Do I need a collaborating or supervising physician in New York?
Yes, for the first 3,600 hours of practice. NPs in New York with 3,600 hours of practice or fewer must practice in collaboration with a physician under a written practice agreement and written practice protocols. NPs with more than 3,600 hours of practice are currently exempt from those requirements. The New York State Board of Nursing publishes the current rule.
How much do NPs make in New York?
The national median for nurse practitioners is $132,300 (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025). NP Hiring publishes a New York median only when at least 5 postings with disclosed pay from at least 3 employers support it, with no single employer above 40% of them. The New York job market snapshot on this page reports the current NY figure whenever that gate is met.