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Information and Resources for New York NPs

American Association of Nurse Practitioners - New York

Practice Information

State Policy Fact Sheet

A quick, printable look at the details of practicing in New York, like CE requirements and authorizations.

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Regulatory Structure

Regulatory Agency

Licensure Requirements

  • Requirements include a graduate degree in an NP role or national certification and a registered nurse license.

Nurse Practice Act


AANP in New York

AANP Region

New York is a part of AANP Region 2, which includes NJ, NY and Puerto Rico.

Regional Compensation Brief

This report provides a regional snapshot of NP compensation and benefits in Region 2.

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Your Regional Director

Colleen Walsh-Irwin

Colleen Walsh-Irwin, DNP, ANP-BC, AACC, EBP-C, FAANP

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Your State Liaisons

Candice JobCandice Job, FNP-BC

2025 State Award for Outstanding Contributions Recipient

The State Award for Outstanding Contributions recognizes individuals who have demonstrated excellence that supports the NP role in the areas of practice, education, advocacy, research and leadership (PEARL).

  • New York recipient: Dr. Selena Gilles

Learn more about the AANP State Award for Outstanding Contributions and how you can nominate a worthy individual.

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NP Organization Members

AANP’s mission: To empower all nurse practitioners to advance accessible, person-centered, equitable, high-quality health care for diverse communities through practice, education, advocacy, research and leadership.

Any organization of five or more NPs that supports this mission can become an organizational member of AANP. This includes state and local NP associations, specialty groups, NP educational programs at colleges and universities, etc.

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State Legislation Tracking Center

AANP members have access to tracking state policy in all 50 states and U.S. territories. See what policy items are currently active in your state and discover what’s happening across the country when it comes to modernizing licensure, improving access to care and addressing patient care needs.

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