According to the NYS Education Department Office of Professions, Nursing licensure is still listed as ‘Registered Professional Nurse (022)’ - “This information is current as of November 23, 2025 08:16 AM”! -

https://eservices.nysed.gov/professions/verification-search

The Department of Education is proposing that the definition of 'professional degree' programs exclude nursing.   

Let your voice be heard!!! Join the ANA Quorum and sign the petition to keep Nursing’s professional degree intact! 

https://ana.quorum.us/campaign/https://ana.quorum.us/campaign/professionaldegreepetition/