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The New York Board of Nursing licenses registered nurses and practical nurses. Nurses planning to work in New York must apply to the Board of Nursing for licensure. New York is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
Select license type you’re applying for:

Registered Nurse
Initial Licensure
Service(s) Required by New York for Registered Nurse Initial Licensure
English Language Proficiency Exam Results
Exam scores are not required to be submitted to TruMerit
Notes
Registered Nurse
Endorsement
Service(s) Required by New York for Registered Nurse Endorsement
English Language Proficiency Exam Results
Exam scores are not required to be submitted to TruMerit
Notes
Licensed Practical Nurse
Initial Licensure
Service(s) Required by New York for LPN Initial Licensure
English Language Proficiency Exam Results
Exam scores are not required to be submitted to TruMerit
Notes
Licensed Practical Nurse
Endorsement
Service(s) Required by New York for LPN Endorsement
English Language Proficiency Exam Results
Exam scores are not required to be submitted to TruMerit