How long does it take to get a limited permit or license to practice Nursing in New York State?
Response: www.op.nysed.gov is an excellent web site offered by New York State Office of the Professions, of the State Education Department. You will find in depth answers to all of your questions there. Generally speaking if you are a foreign educated nurse applying for limited permit or license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State it could take between 2-6 months to be issued your permit or license. The time frame depends on your having filled out the forms properly and completely, as well as the response to CGFNS CVS requests for documents from your school and nursing registry. If they respond quickly, both CGFNS-CVS and New York State are able to make their decision sooner.
