How to Reinstate Your Lapsed CNA License in New York
New York State allows CNAs to reinstate within 24 months of their listing expiring by passing the NNAAP competency evaluation — no retraining required.
Reinstatement window
24 months
CE hours required
None
Exam fee
$129–$150
Typical timeline
4–7 wks
Registry & Authority
New York State Nurse Aide Registry
New York State Department of Health (DOH)
Official registry websiteExam Provider & Fees
Prometric
Register at prometric.com/ny-cna. Fees vary by test center.
Step-by-step reinstatement process in New York
Follow these steps in order to reinstate your New York CNA certification.
Check your New York registry status
Visit health.ny.gov/facilities/nursing/nurse_aide_registry/ to look up your current listing. If your listing is still active or expired within 24 months, you are eligible for reinstatement testing.
Register with Prometric
New York uses Prometric for NNAAP testing. Visit prometric.com/ny-cna to schedule. The combined written + skills fee is $129–$150 depending on the test center.
Pass the NNAAP written exam
Question count, timing, and passing criteria vary by state and testing vendor. Confirm the current handbook and use CNA-Ready simulations for practice.
Pass the clinical skills evaluation
A trained evaluator will observe you perform 5 randomly selected skills. Common skills tested include handwashing, making an occupied bed, catheter care, ambulation with gait belt, and measuring vital signs.
NY DOH updates your registry listing
After you pass, Prometric reports results to NY DOH. Your listing is reinstated within 7–14 business days. Print a copy of your results — employers may ask for proof before the registry updates.
Always verify with the official registry
State requirements change. Confirm current reinstatement rules with New York State Department of Health (DOH) before scheduling your exam. The information above reflects publicly available guidance as of 2025–2026.
Prepare for the New York competency evaluation with a state-specific plan
You've done this before. CNA-Ready's reinstatement track targets exactly what lapsed CNAs need to refresh — without making you relearn what you already know.
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- 1,000+ practice questions with rationales
- New York-aligned state requirements displayed throughout
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Cost comparison: New York
Full retraining program
Varies by state
Provider-specific · Confirm with the registry
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Plus $129–$150 exam fee regardless of which prep path you choose.
New York CNA reinstatement: frequently asked questions
Reinstatement guides for other states
Your New York reinstatement window is open.
Start prep today — timing and eligibility depend on your state and testing vendor. Confirm current requirements with the official registry.
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