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Licensing board

  • Board scope

    This board licenses registered nurses and practical nurses, and regulates the nursing profession in New Jersey.

    Applies when: For RN licensure scope.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      This board licenses registered nurses and practical nurses, and regulates the nursing profession in New Jersey.
  • Advanced-practice distinction

    The board certifies advanced practice nurses, sexual assault forensic nurses, and certified homemaker-home health aides.

    Applies when: Scope distinction beyond RN licensure.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      The board certifies advanced practice nurses, sexual assault forensic nurses, and certified homemaker-home health aides.
  • Licensing board

    New Jersey Board of Nursing

    Applies when: For RN licensure in New Jersey

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      This board licenses registered nurses and practical nurses, and regulates the nursing profession in New Jersey.
  • Board scope

    The board licenses registered nurses and practical nurses, and regulates the nursing profession in New Jersey.

    Applies when: State board scope statement

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      This board licenses registered nurses and practical nurses, and regulates the nursing profession in New Jersey.
  • Advanced-practice scope

    The board certifies advanced practice nurses, sexual assault forensic nurses, and certified homemaker-home health aides.

    Applies when: Scope distinction beyond RN licensure

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      The board certifies advanced practice nurses, sexual assault forensic nurses, and certified homemaker-home health aides.
  • Board scope

    It licenses registered nurses and practical nurses and regulates nursing in New Jersey.

    Applies when: For the RN licensing regulator’s scope.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      This board licenses registered nurses and practical nurses, and regulates the nursing profession in New Jersey.
  • Advanced-practice distinction

    The board also certifies advanced practice nurses, sexual assault forensic nurses, and certified homemaker-home health aides.

    Applies when: For scope distinctions beyond RN licensure.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      The board certifies advanced practice nurses, sexual assault forensic nurses, and certified homemaker-home health aides.
  • School oversight

    The board accredits nursing schools and approves clinical affiliates.

    Applies when: For the board’s broader regulatory functions.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      The board accredits nursing schools and approves clinical affiliates.
  • Licensing board

    New Jersey Board of Nursing

    Applies when: For RN licensure and nursing regulation in New Jersey

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      This board licenses registered nurses and practical nurses, and regulates the nursing profession in New Jersey.
  • Board accredits schools

    The board accredits nursing schools and approves clinical affiliates.

    Applies when: General board scope

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      The board accredits nursing schools and approves clinical affiliates.
  • Licensing board

    New Jersey Board of Nursing

    Applies when: For RN licensure in New Jersey.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      This board licenses registered nurses and practical nurses, and regulates the nursing profession in New Jersey.
  • Board purpose and scope

    The Board regulates the nursing profession and certifies APNs, sexual assault forensic nurses, and certified homemaker-home health aides.

    Applies when: For scope distinctions on the nursing regulator.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      The board certifies advanced practice nurses, sexual assault forensic nurses, and certified homemaker-home health aides.

Apply for a license

  • RN/LPN candidate application

    RN and LPN Candidate Application (online application).

    Applies when: For a NJ RN license application by examination or endorsement.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      RN and LPN Candidate Application (online application)
    2. 2. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      Apply by "Candidate" if you are seeking a NJ license as an RN or LPN, and you've never been licensed before or you're licensed in another state.
  • Candidate cohort

    Apply by "Candidate" if you are seeking a NJ license as an RN or LPN, and you've never been licensed before or you're licensed in another state.

    Applies when: For initial RN applicants.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      Apply by "Candidate" if you are seeking a NJ license as an RN or LPN, and you've never been licensed before or you're licensed in another state.
  • Online application availability

    The Online Application Is Available on the Board’s Website.

    Applies when: For licensure by examination.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      W HEN TO A PPLY • Students May Apply Two (2) Months Before Graduation • The Online Application Is Available on the Board’s Website (Licensure By Examination) • Paper Applications Are Not Accepted • Applicants May Upload All Supporting Documents
  • RN reinstatement online

    The RN/LPN Reinstatement Application is an online application to reinstate or reactivate a Registered Professional Nurse license.

    Applies when: For RN reinstatement or reactivation

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      #### Reinstatement\\Reactivation - RN/LPN Reinstatement Application (online application) ***Note:*** *Reinstate, reactivate your Licensed Practical Nurse or your Registered Professional Nurse licenses.
  • Application help

    Questions specific to LPN/RN renewal, reinstatement, and upgrades may be emailed to NursingRRU@dca.njoag.gov.

    Applies when: For LPN/RN application help

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      ** Please email us at **NursingUpdates@dca.njoag.gov** **Have questions specific to LPN/RN renewal, reinstatement, and or upgrades?
    2. 2. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      ** Please email us at **NursingRRU@dca.njoag.gov**
  • Application status contact

    The Applications and Forms page says to email the board about questions concerning the status of your application.

    Applies when: For application status inquiries

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      # New Jersey Board of Nursing ### Applications and Forms Page Content **Have questions concerning the status of your application?
    2. 2. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      ** Please email us at **NursingUpdates@dca.njoag.gov** **Have questions specific to LPN/RN renewal, reinstatement, and or upgrades?
  • Application help contacts

    Questions about application status go to NursingUpdates@dca.njoag.gov; questions specific to LPN/RN renewal, reinstatement, and upgrades go to NursingRRU@dca.njoag.gov.

    Applies when: For RN-related application help.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      # New Jersey Board of Nursing ### Applications and Forms Page Content **Have questions concerning the status of your application?
    2. 2. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      ** Please email us at **NursingUpdates@dca.njoag.gov** **Have questions specific to LPN/RN renewal, reinstatement, and or upgrades?
    3. 3. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      ** Please email us at **NursingRRU@dca.njoag.gov**
  • RN reinstatement online

    The RN/LPN Reinstatement Application is an online application to reinstate or reactivate a Registered Professional Nurse license.

    Applies when: For reinstating or reactivating an RN license.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      #### Reinstatement\\Reactivation - RN/LPN Reinstatement Application (online application) ***Note:*** *Reinstate, reactivate your Licensed Practical Nurse or your Registered Professional Nurse licenses.
  • Applications and Forms page

    The Board’s Applications and Forms page provides contact points for application status and for LPN/RN renewal, reinstatement, and upgrades.

    Applies when: For RN-related application help

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      # New Jersey Board of Nursing ### Applications and Forms Page Content **Have questions concerning the status of your application?
    2. 2. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      ** Please email us at **NursingUpdates@dca.njoag.gov** **Have questions specific to LPN/RN renewal, reinstatement, and or upgrades?
    3. 3. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      ** Please email us at **NursingRRU@dca.njoag.gov**
  • RN/LPN reinstatement/reactivation

    The RN/LPN Reinstatement Application is an online application to reinstate or reactivate a Registered Professional Nurse license.

    Applies when: For reinstating or reactivating an RN license

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      #### Reinstatement\\Reactivation - RN/LPN Reinstatement Application (online application) ***Note:*** *Reinstate, reactivate your Licensed Practical Nurse or your Registered Professional Nurse licenses.

Verify a license

  • Public verification service

    Employers and the public can access Nursys to look up a nurse's license and disciplinary status.

    Applies when: For nurse license verification.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      Employers and the public can access Nursys to look up a nurse's license and disciplinary status.
    2. 2. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      The public, including nurse employers, can access Nursys for free to look up a nurse's license and discipline status
  • Verification line

    The verification telephone number is (973) 273-8090.

    Applies when: For employer verification of New Jersey nursing licenses.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      The verification telephone number is (973) 273-8090.
  • Public verification service

    Employers and the public can access Nursys to look up a nurse's license and disciplinary status.

    Applies when: For nurse license verification

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      Employers and the public can access Nursys to look up a nurse's license and disciplinary status.
    2. 2. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      The public, including nurse employers, can access Nursys for free to look up a nurse's license and discipline status
  • State verification site

    New Jersey single-state and multi-state licenses can be verified at newjersey.mylicense.com/verification/.

    Applies when: For New Jersey nurse license verification

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      ** The multi-state license, as with single state New Jersey issued licenses, can be verified at https://newjersey.mylicense.com/verification/
    2. 2. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      The multi-state license, as with single state New Jersey issued licenses, can be verified at https://newjersey.mylicense.com/verification/
  • Board directory note

    The online directory is updated around the first of each month and can provide general information about licensure status and expiration dates.

    Applies when: For board directory use

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      The Board also has an online directory that is updated around the first of each month.
    2. 2. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      It can provide general information about licensure status and expiration dates
  • Public license lookup

    Employers and the public can access Nursys to look up a nurse's license and disciplinary status.

    Applies when: For nurse license and discipline lookup.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      Employers and the public can access Nursys to look up a nurse's license and disciplinary status.
    2. 2. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      The public, including nurse employers, can access Nursys for free to look up a nurse's license and discipline status
  • New Jersey verification site

    New Jersey multi-state and single-state licenses can be verified at newjersey.mylicense.com/verification/.

    Applies when: For New Jersey-issued nurse licenses.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      ** The multi-state license, as with single state New Jersey issued licenses, can be verified at https://newjersey.mylicense.com/verification/
  • Public license lookup

    Nursys can be used by employers and the public to look up a nurse's license and disciplinary status.

    Applies when: For nurse license and discipline lookup

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      Employers and the public can access Nursys to look up a nurse's license and disciplinary status.
    2. 2. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      The public, including nurse employers, can access Nursys for free to look up a nurse's license and discipline status
  • Verification telephone number

    (973) 273-8090

    Applies when: For license-status verification by phone

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      The verification telephone number is (973) 273-8090.
  • Public verification service

    Employers and the public can use Nursys to look up a nurse's license and disciplinary status.

    Applies when: For public RN license verification.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      Employers and the public can access Nursys to look up a nurse's license and disciplinary status.
    2. 2. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      The public, including nurse employers, can access Nursys for free to look up a nurse's license and discipline status
  • New Jersey verification page

    New Jersey multi-state and single-state licenses can be verified at newjersey.mylicense.com/verification/.

    Applies when: For New Jersey license verification.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      The multi-state license, as with single state New Jersey issued licenses, can be verified at https://newjersey.mylicense.com/verification/
  • Telephone verification line

    (973) 273-8090

    Applies when: For license-status verification by phone.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      The verification telephone number is (973) 273-8090.

Laws and rules

  • Board authority

    The purpose of the Board is to regulate the practice of nursing, approve nursing education programs, license nurses, certify homemaker-home health aides, regulate the duties of certified homemaker-home health aides, and ensure compliance with State law.

    Applies when: General RN regulatory authority.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      The purpose of the Board is to: regulate the practice of nursing; approve nursing education programs and certified homemaker-home health aide certification programs; license nurses; certify homemaker-home health aides; regulate the duties of certified homemaker-home health aides; and ensure that nurses and certified homemaker-home health aides perform their duties in compliance with State law.
  • Board public-protection duties

    The Board protects the public by ensuring requisite education, investigating and prosecuting noncompliance, and adopting rules, regulations and policies governing nursing.

    Applies when: General RN regulatory authority.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      The Board protects the public by: ensuring that nurses and certified homemaker-home health aides meet the requisite educational requirements for licensure or certification; investigating and prosecuting nurses and certified homemaker-home health aides who do not perform their duties in compliance with State laws; and adopting rules, regulations and policies governing the practice of nursing and certified homemaker-home health aides.
  • NPDB rule

    All health care boards are prohibited from issuing or renewing a license without first determining that no information exists on file in the NPDB that may disqualify the applicant.

    Applies when: For board issuance and renewal processes.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      | BOARD ALERTS Pursuant to P.L. 2021, c. 335, all health care boards are prohibited from issuing or renewing a license without first determining that no information exists on file in the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) which may disqualify the applicant from being licensed or otherwise authorized to practice as a health care professional.
  • Applicant role in NPDB query

    Currently, no action is required by the applicant or licensee.

    Applies when: For the NPDB query process.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      Currently, no action is required by the applicant or licensee.
  • NPDB check rule

    The Board or Committee must query the NPDB during your application process, and currently no action is required by the applicant or licensee.

    Applies when: State health care board applications

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      | BOARD ALERTS Pursuant to P.L. 2021, c. 335, all health care boards are prohibited from issuing or renewing a license without first determining that no information exists on file in the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) which may disqualify the applicant from being licensed or otherwise authorized to practice as a health care professional.
    2. 2. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      Currently, no action is required by the applicant or licensee.
    3. 3. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      The Board or Committee must query the NPDB during your application process.
  • Board authority

    The Board regulates the practice of nursing, approves nursing education programs, licenses nurses, and ensures nurses comply with State law.

    Applies when: General board authority

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      The purpose of the Board is to: regulate the practice of nursing; approve nursing education programs and certified homemaker-home health aide certification programs; license nurses; certify homemaker-home health aides; regulate the duties of certified homemaker-home health aides; and ensure that nurses and certified homemaker-home health aides perform their duties in compliance with State law.
    2. 2. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      The Board protects the public by: ensuring that nurses and certified homemaker-home health aides meet the requisite educational requirements for licensure or certification; investigating and prosecuting nurses and certified homemaker-home health aides who do not perform their duties in compliance with State laws; and adopting rules, regulations and policies governing the practice of nursing and certified homemaker-home health aides.
  • Board authority

    The board licenses registered nurses and practical nurses and regulates nursing in New Jersey.

    Applies when: For general RN regulatory authority.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      This board licenses registered nurses and practical nurses, and regulates the nursing profession in New Jersey.
  • Board scope

    The Board licenses registered nurses and practical nurses, and regulates the nursing profession in New Jersey.

    Applies when: General board authority

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      This board licenses registered nurses and practical nurses, and regulates the nursing profession in New Jersey.
  • Board scope

    The Board licenses RNs and practical nurses and regulates nursing in New Jersey.

    Applies when: For general board authority.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗
      This board licenses registered nurses and practical nurses, and regulates the nursing profession in New Jersey.

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