How to become a Registered Nurse in New York State (NYSED) 🇺🇸 by Examination (as of Jan 2022) 👍

To become a Registered Nurse in New York State, one must have passed the national registration exam known as NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination - for Registered Nurses) and have completed all other requirements set forth by NYSED (New York State Education Department) under the guidelines of New York’s state law.

NCLEX-RN is the official national registration exam for aspiring soon to be registered nurses in the United States, Canada & Australia developed by NCSBN (National Council of State Boards of Nursing), an independent not-for-profit organization with headquarters located in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

To learn more and to check current updates, visit
https://www.nysed.gov (if not working after clicking, just google NYSED to access website)