Professional Licensure
Requirements for licensure as a registered professional nurse include:
- passing the licensure exam;
- being at least 18 years of age;
- and being of good moral character as determined by the State Education Department.
There is no U.S. citizenship requirement for licensure in New York State. A history of a felony or misdemeanor conviction may jeopardize the applicant’s eligibility for licensure. Any questions regarding these issues should be presented to the Office of Professions, New York State Education Department, for clarification. For more information about license requirements in New York State, visit: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/registeredprofessional-nursing/license-requirements.
A New York State nursing license is considered valid for life, but the registration certificate that allows you to practice as a nurse in the state needs to be renewed every three years unless revoked or suspended by the Board of Regents.
Federal Professional Licensure Disclosures
Effective July 1, 2024, federal regulation requires institutions of higher education to determine and disclose whether academic programs that lead to professional licensure or certification meet the educational requirements for licensure/certification in their own state, and for each U.S. State and Territory. The Belanger School of Nursing’s curriculum is registered by the University of the State of New York, State Education Department, Office of the Professions to award the Associate in Science, Nursing degree (“ASN”). The program meets the licensure requirements to become a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
State by state determinations can be found here Federal Professional Licensure Disclosures
To learn more about The Belanger School of Nursing, please call 518.243.4471.