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Nurse Practitioner
License Description A nurse practitioner (NP) is an RN who has completed advanced nursing education (usually a masters or doctorate degree) and is certified by the New York State Education Department as a "Certified Nurse Practitioner" "Nurse Practitioner" or "NP" in a specialty area of practice. The New York State Education Department certified NPs to practice in the following specialty areas: Adult Health; Family Health; Gerontology; Neonatology; Obstetrics/Gynecology; Oncology; Pediatrics; Perinatology; Psychiatry; School Health; Women's Health; Holistic Care; College Health; Acute Care; Community Health; and Palliative Care. An NP performs physical exams and diagnoses and treats illnesses and other health problems that fall within the specialty area of practice in which the NP is certified.
Licensing Agency
NYS Education Department
State Board for Nursing
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12234
(518) 474 3817 ext 120
NURSEBD@nysed.gov
Active Status Active
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 02/14/2023
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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