About
State
Health, Department of
Nurses need a certification to work in a nursing home. This certificate comes from the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
To get a certificate, a nurse must:
- be listed in good standing on the State Nurse Aide Registry;
- complete an approved training program; and
- pass an exam.
Additional resources
NYS Department of Health
Address
Office of Health Systems Management
Bureau of Credentialing
875 Central Avenue
Albany NY 12206
Office of Health Systems Management
Bureau of Credentialing
875 Central Avenue
Albany NY 12206
Website
http://www.health.ny.gov
Prometric
Address
NY Nurse Aide
7941 Corporate Drive
Nottingham MD 21236
NY Nurse Aide
7941 Corporate Drive
Nottingham MD 21236
Email
NYCNA@prometric.com
Phone
(800) 805-9128