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New York Nursing (RN) CE audits & penalties

What happens if a registered nurse misses CE requirements in New York, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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Anyone not authorized who practices a profession in which a license is a prerequisite, or who practices while the license is suspended, revoked, or annulled, is guilty of a class E felony (N.Y. Educ. Law §6512).Verify with board

How compliance is checked

No audit process appears in the available data. Keep your certificates regardless — boards can request proof of completion at renewal or during an investigation.

Official source: N.Y. Educ. Law §6512 (via FindLaw, current as of Jan. 1, 2026)

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