New Jersey Nurse Practitioner Prescriptive authority

Proof of a current New Jersey registered professional nurse license in good standing.

#### Application Requirements Each applicant for certification shall submit to the Board: Proof of a current New Jersey registered professional nurse license in good standing.

13:37-7.2 and 7.4): Official school transcript (s) must be mailed directly to the Board of Nursing providing evidence of the following: Graduation from a master's-level program designed to educate and prepare nurse practitioners/clinical nurse specialists.

Graduation from a master's-level program designed to educate and prepare nurse practitioners/clinical nurse specialists.

13:37-7.3 AND 7.4): Each applicant for certification shall be required to successfully pass the highest level practice examination in the area of specialization approved by the Board.

Written verification that the applicant has successfully passed the exam is to be submitted directly by the national certifying agency to the Board.

(This exam should be for nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, or nurse anesthetists.)

Proof of passing the highest level national Advanced Practice Nurse Examination in the area of clinical specialty.

13:37-7.2 and 7.4): Official school transcript (s) must be mailed directly to the Board of Nursing providing evidence of the following: Graduation from a master's-level program designed to educate and prepare nurse practitioners/clinical nurse specialists.

Graduation from a master's-level program designed to educate and prepare nurse practitioners/clinical nurse specialists.

13:37-7.3 AND 7.4): Each applicant for certification shall be required to successfully pass the highest level practice examination in the area of specialization approved by the Board.

Written verification that the applicant has successfully passed the exam is to be submitted directly by the national certifying agency to the Board.

(This exam should be for nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, or nurse anesthetists.)

Proof of passing the highest level national Advanced Practice Nurse Examination in the area of clinical specialty.

Nurses who completed the graduate level three (3) credit pharmacology course more than five (5) years prior to filing an application must provide proof of meeting the pharmacology requirements listed below.

Please submit either of the following: A transcript for a graduate level 3-credit pharmacology course completed within five (5) years prior to the application for Advanced Practice certification in New Jersey.

If you have graduated from a Post-Master's Certificate program designed to prepare the Advanced Practice Nurse, you must have the school(s) submit your Post-Master's program transcript and the official transcript from your Master's in Nursing program; Completion of a graduate level 3-credit course in Pharmacology from a school duly accredited by a national accrediting agency approved by the Board; or a pharmacology course of at least 45 hours integrated into the Master's in Nursing program.

13:37-7.2 and 7.4): Official school transcript (s) must be mailed directly to the Board of Nursing providing evidence of the following: Graduation from a master's-level program designed to educate and prepare nurse practitioners/clinical nurse specialists.

13:37-7.3 AND 7.4): Each applicant for certification shall be required to successfully pass the highest level practice examination in the area of specialization approved by the Board.

Written verification that the applicant has successfully passed the exam is to be submitted directly by the national certifying agency to the Board.

(This exam should be for nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, or nurse anesthetists.)

Nurses who completed the graduate level three (3) credit pharmacology course more than five (5) years prior to filing an application must provide proof of meeting the pharmacology requirements listed below.

Please submit either of the following: A transcript for a graduate level 3-credit pharmacology course completed within five (5) years prior to the application for Advanced Practice certification in New Jersey.

Proof of a current New Jersey registered professional nurse license in good standing.

Graduation from a master's-level program designed to educate and prepare nurse practitioners/clinical nurse specialists.

Proof of passing the highest level national Advanced Practice Nurse Examination in the area of clinical specialty.

#### Prescriptive Authority An A.P.N. in New Jersey has prescriptive authority and is required to have a joint protocol with a collaborating physician who is licensed in New Jersey, prior to prescribing any medication or device.

** Prescriptive Authority An A.P.N. in New Jersey has prescriptive authority and is required to have a joint protocol with a collaborating physician who is licensed in New Jersey, prior to prescribing any medication or device

#### Joint Protocol The regulation regarding a Joint Protocol with a Collaborating Physician, N.J.A.C 13:37-6.3, is located here, Subchapter 6.

Under the March 30 APN Law, APNs who meet the requirements for independent practice do not need to enter into a joint protocol for prescriptive authority upon the expiration of that waiver on April 2, 2026

# New Jersey Board of Nursing #### Inquiries about the Board may be forwarded to APN NEW LAW On March 30, 2026, Governor Sherrill signed a new law which allows independent practice for certain experienced advanced practice nurses (APNs) (the “March 30 APN Law”), which goes into effect on April 2, 2026.

2026-01, had extended the authorization for APNs to prescribe or order medications or devices without a joint protocol with a collaborating physician until April 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

APNs who meet the requirements for independent practice do not need to enter into a joint protocol for prescriptive authority upon the expiration of that waiver on April 2, 2026

Among other things, the March 30 APN Law allows APNs authorized to practice advanced practice nursing within a population focus of family or individual across the lifespan, adult gerontology, pediatrics, women’s health, or behavioral health to order and prescribe medications and devices without a joint protocol with a collaborating physician, provided: The APN has 5,000 hours (approximately three full time years) of licensed, active, advanced nursing practice in a role with

APN has 5,000 hours (approximately three full time years) of licensed, active, advanced nursing practice in a role with the applicable population; The APN is providing primary or behavioral health care;

** Prescriptive Authority An A.P.N. in New Jersey has prescriptive authority and is required to have a joint protocol with a collaborating physician who is licensed in New Jersey, prior to prescribing any medication or device

#### Prescriptive Authority An A.P.N. in New Jersey has prescriptive authority and is required to have a joint protocol with a collaborating physician who is licensed in New Jersey, prior to prescribing any medication or device.

#### Joint Protocol The regulation regarding a Joint Protocol with a Collaborating Physician, N.J.A.C 13:37-6.3, is located here, Subchapter 6.

Under the March 30 APN Law, APNs who meet the requirements for independent practice do not need to enter into a joint protocol for prescriptive authority upon the expiration of that waiver on April 2, 2026

# New Jersey Board of Nursing #### Inquiries about the Board may be forwarded to APN NEW LAW On March 30, 2026, Governor Sherrill signed a new law which allows independent practice for certain experienced advanced practice nurses (APNs) (the “March 30 APN Law”), which goes into effect on April 2, 2026.

2026-01, had extended the authorization for APNs to prescribe or order medications or devices without a joint protocol with a collaborating physician until April 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Among other things, the March 30 APN Law allows APNs authorized to practice advanced practice nursing within a population focus of family or individual across the lifespan, adult gerontology, pediatrics, women’s health, or behavioral health to order and prescribe medications and devices without a joint protocol with a collaborating physician, provided: The APN has 5,000 hours (approximately three full time years) of licensed, active, advanced nursing practice in a role with

APN has 5,000 hours (approximately three full time years) of licensed, active, advanced nursing practice in a role with the applicable population; The APN is providing primary or behavioral health care;

Among other things, the March 30 APN Law allows APNs authorized to practice advanced practice nursing within a population focus of family or individual across the lifespan, adult gerontology, pediatrics, women’s health, or behavioral health to order and prescribe medications and devices without a joint protocol with a collaborating physician, provided: The APN has 5,000 hours (approximately three full time years) of licensed, active, advanced nursing practice in a role with

APN has 5,000 hours (approximately three full time years) of licensed, active, advanced nursing practice in a role with the applicable population; The APN is providing primary or behavioral health care;

Under the March 30 APN Law, APNs who meet the requirements for independent practice do not need to enter into a joint protocol for prescriptive authority upon the expiration of that waiver on April 2, 2026

# New Jersey Board of Nursing #### Inquiries about the Board may be forwarded to APN NEW LAW On March 30, 2026, Governor Sherrill signed a new law which allows independent practice for certain experienced advanced practice nurses (APNs) (the “March 30 APN Law”), which goes into effect on April 2, 2026.

2026-01, had extended the authorization for APNs to prescribe or order medications or devices without a joint protocol with a collaborating physician until April 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Among other things, the March 30 APN Law allows APNs authorized to practice advanced practice nursing within a population focus of family or individual across the lifespan, adult gerontology, pediatrics, women’s health, or behavioral health to order and prescribe medications and devices without a joint protocol with a collaborating physician, provided: The APN has 5,000 hours (approximately three full time years) of licensed, active, advanced nursing practice in a role with

APN has 5,000 hours (approximately three full time years) of licensed, active, advanced nursing practice in a role with the applicable population; The APN is providing primary or behavioral health care;

APNs who meet the requirements for independent practice do not need to enter into a joint protocol for prescriptive authority upon the expiration of that waiver on April 2, 2026

If you plan to prescribe controlled dangerous substances after you become an A.P.N., C. you will also need C.D.S. registration

13:37-7.2 and 7.4): and C.D.S.: ** If you plan to prescribe controlled dangerous substances after you become an A.P.N., C. you will also need C.D.S. registration and D.E.A. certification.

D.E.A. and C.D.S.: If you plan to prescribe controlled dangerous substances after you become an A.P.N., C. you will also need C.D.S. registration and D.E.A. certification.

You may go to the C.D.S. website or contact the Drug Control Unit at 973-504-6351 to obtain an application

**C.D.S.:** You may go to the C.D.S. website or contact the Drug Control Unit at 973-504-6351 to obtain an application

C.D.S.: You may go to the C.D.S. website or contact the Drug Control Unit at 973-504-6351 to obtain an application.

You may go to the C.D.S. website or contact the Drug Control Unit at 973-504-6351 to obtain an application

**C.D.S.:** You may go to the C.D.S. website or contact the Drug Control Unit at 973-504-6351 to obtain an application

C.D.S.: You may go to the C.D.S. website or contact the Drug Control Unit at 973-504-6351 to obtain an application.

If you plan to prescribe controlled dangerous substances after you become an A.P.N., C. you will also need C.D.S. registration

13:37-7.2 and 7.4): and C.D.S.: ** If you plan to prescribe controlled dangerous substances after you become an A.P.N., C. you will also need C.D.S. registration and D.E.A. certification.

You may go to the C.D.S. website or contact the Drug Control Unit at 973-504-6351 to obtain an application

**C.D.S.:** You may go to the C.D.S. website or contact the Drug Control Unit at 973-504-6351 to obtain an application

C.D.S.: You may go to the C.D.S. website or contact the Drug Control Unit at 973-504-6351 to obtain an application.

If you plan to prescribe controlled dangerous substances after you become an A.P.N., C. you will also need C.D.S. registration

You may go to the C.D.S. website or contact the Drug Control Unit at 973-504-6351 to obtain an application

13:37-7.2 and 7.4): and C.D.S.: ** If you plan to prescribe controlled dangerous substances after you become an A.P.N., C. you will also need C.D.S. registration and D.E.A. certification.

you will also need C.D.S. registration and D.E.A. certification.

D.E.A. and C.D.S.: If you plan to prescribe controlled dangerous substances after you become an A.P.N., C. you will also need C.D.S. registration and D.E.A. certification.

you will also need C.D.S. registration and D.E.A. certification.

D.E.A. and C.D.S.: If you plan to prescribe controlled dangerous substances after you become an A.P.N., C. you will also need C.D.S. registration and D.E.A. certification.

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Newark, NJ 07102.

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you will also need C.D.S. registration and D.E.A. certification.

DEA: 80 Mulberry St., 2nd Fl. Newark, NJ 07102.

The transcript must be submitted directly to the Board from a school duly accredited by any national accrediting agency approved by the Board; or Continuing education program certificate(s) for 30 contact hours in continuing professional education which: Are related to the applicant's advanced practice category's scope of practice; Include pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles and their clinical application; Include the use of pharmacological agents in the prevention

pharmacodynamic principles and their clinical application; Include the use of pharmacological agents in the prevention of illness, restoration and maintenance of health; and Are obtained within five (5) years prior to the date of application for prescriptive authority.

13:37-7.2 and 7.4): - Are related to the applicant's advanced practice category's scope of practice; - Include pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles and their clinical application; - Include the use of pharmacological agents in the prevention of illness, restoration and maintenance of health; and - Are obtained within five (5) years prior to the date of application for prescriptive authority.

Among other requirements, the March 30 APN Law sets forth requirements for malpractice insurance and pharmacology education in order to independently practice.

The pharmacology requirements include 14 continuing education hours in pharmacology related to controlled substances (including pharmacologic therapy and addiction prevention and management), in addition to any other existing pharmacology education requirements for advanced practice nursing and 10 pharmacology continuing education hours each biennial period

Among other requirements, the March 30 APN Law sets forth requirements for malpractice insurance and pharmacology education in order to independently practice.

The pharmacology requirements include 14 continuing education hours in pharmacology related to controlled substances (including pharmacologic therapy and addiction prevention and management), in addition to any other existing pharmacology education requirements for advanced practice nursing and 10 pharmacology continuing education hours each biennial period.

The transcript must be submitted directly to the Board from a school duly accredited by any national accrediting agency approved by the Board; or Continuing education program certificate(s) for 30 contact hours in continuing professional education which: Are related to the applicant's advanced practice category's scope of practice; Include pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles and their clinical application; Include the use of pharmacological agents in the prevention

pharmacodynamic principles and their clinical application; Include the use of pharmacological agents in the prevention of illness, restoration and maintenance of health; and Are obtained within five (5) years prior to the date of application for prescriptive authority.

13:37-7.2 and 7.4): - Are related to the applicant's advanced practice category's scope of practice; - Include pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles and their clinical application; - Include the use of pharmacological agents in the prevention of illness, restoration and maintenance of health; and - Are obtained within five (5) years prior to the date of application for prescriptive authority.

Among other requirements, the March 30 APN Law sets forth requirements for malpractice insurance and pharmacology education in order to independently practice.

The pharmacology requirements include 14 continuing education hours in pharmacology related to controlled substances (including pharmacologic therapy and addiction prevention and management), in addition to any other existing pharmacology education requirements for advanced practice nursing and 10 pharmacology continuing education hours each biennial period

Among other requirements, the March 30 APN Law sets forth requirements for malpractice insurance and pharmacology education in order to independently practice.

The pharmacology requirements include 14 continuing education hours in pharmacology related to controlled substances (including pharmacologic therapy and addiction prevention and management), in addition to any other existing pharmacology education requirements for advanced practice nursing and 10 pharmacology continuing education hours each biennial period

The pharmacology requirements include 14 continuing education hours in pharmacology related to controlled substances (including pharmacologic therapy and addiction prevention and management), in addition to any other existing pharmacology education requirements for advanced practice nursing and 10 pharmacology continuing education hours each biennial period

The transcript must be submitted directly to the Board from a school duly accredited by any national accrediting agency approved by the Board; or Continuing education program certificate(s) for 30 contact hours in continuing professional education which: Are related to the applicant's advanced practice category's scope of practice; Include pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles and their clinical application; Include the use of pharmacological agents in the prevention

pharmacodynamic principles and their clinical application; Include the use of pharmacological agents in the prevention of illness, restoration and maintenance of health; and Are obtained within five (5) years prior to the date of application for prescriptive authority.

13:37-7.2 and 7.4): - Are related to the applicant's advanced practice category's scope of practice; - Include pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles and their clinical application; - Include the use of pharmacological agents in the prevention of illness, restoration and maintenance of health; and - Are obtained within five (5) years prior to the date of application for prescriptive authority.

(*After the application process is completed there is also a certificate fee of $80.00/$160.00 depending on the expiration of your Registered Professional Nurse License.)

(After the application process is completed there is also a certificate fee of $80.00/$160.00 depending on the expiration of your Registered Professional Nurse License.)

(*After the application process is completed there is also a certificate fee of $80.00/$160.00 depending on the expiration of your Registered Professional Nurse License.)*

(*After the application process is completed there is also a certificate fee of $80.00/$160.00 depending on the expiration of your Registered Professional Nurse License.)

(After the application process is completed there is also a certificate fee of $80.00/$160.00 depending on the expiration of your Registered Professional Nurse License.)

2. A completed, application form and nonrefundable, application fee of $100.00 payable by money order or check only.

A completed, application form and nonrefundable, application fee of $100.00 payable by money order or check only.

(*After the application process is completed there is also a certificate fee of $80.00/$160.00 depending on the expiration of your Registered Professional Nurse License.)

(After the application process is completed there is also a certificate fee of $80.00/$160.00 depending on the expiration of your Registered Professional Nurse License.)

#### Application Requirements Each applicant for certification shall submit to the Board: Proof of a current New Jersey registered professional nurse license in good standing.

Original Official Transcript(s) as proof of compliance with the Board's education requirements.

13:37-7.3 AND 7.4): Each applicant for certification shall be required to successfully pass the highest level practice examination in the area of specialization approved by the Board.

Proof that all advanced nursing practice certification(s)/licensure(s) which you have held in other states are in good standing, expired, or in some other status.

13:37-7.8): An Advanced Practice Nurse certified in any other state(s) who wishes to be certified to practice in New Jersey as an Advanced Practice Nurse, or present, call or represent himself or herself as an Advanced Practice Nurse must be certified by the New Jersey Board of Nursing.

These are to be sent directly from the university/college(s) to the Board of Nursing.

Certification information must be sent directly to the Board of Nursing from the Certifying Body.

(These are to be sent directly from the university/college(s) to the Board of Nursing.)

(Certification information must be sent directly to the Board of Nursing from the Certifying Body.)

You may go to the C.D.S. website or contact the Drug Control Unit at 973-504-6351 to obtain an application

**C.D.S.:** You may go to the C.D.S. website or contact the Drug Control Unit at 973-504-6351 to obtain an application

C.D.S.: You may go to the C.D.S. website or contact the Drug Control Unit at 973-504-6351 to obtain an application.

Proof that all advanced nursing practice certification(s)/licensure(s) which you have held in other states are in good standing, expired, or in some other status.

(The verification form is in the application packet.)

13:37-7.8): An Advanced Practice Nurse certified in any other state(s) who wishes to be certified to practice in New Jersey as an Advanced Practice Nurse, or present, call or represent himself or herself as an Advanced Practice Nurse must be certified by the New Jersey Board of Nursing.

#### Application Requirements Each applicant for certification shall submit to the Board: Proof of a current New Jersey registered professional nurse license in good standing.

Original Official Transcript(s) as proof of compliance with the Board's education requirements.

13:37-7.3 AND 7.4): Each applicant for certification shall be required to successfully pass the highest level practice examination in the area of specialization approved by the Board.

These are to be sent directly from the university/college(s) to the Board of Nursing.

Certification information must be sent directly to the Board of Nursing from the Certifying Body.

Proof that all advanced nursing practice certification(s)/licensure(s) which you have held in other states are in good standing, expired, or in some other status.

(The verification form is in the application packet.)

13:37-7.8): An Advanced Practice Nurse certified in any other state(s) who wishes to be certified to practice in New Jersey as an Advanced Practice Nurse, or present, call or represent himself or herself as an Advanced Practice Nurse must be certified by the New Jersey Board of Nursing.

Proof of a current New Jersey registered professional nurse license in good standing.

Original Official Transcript(s) as proof of compliance with the Board's education requirements.

Proof of passing the highest level national Advanced Practice Nurse Examination in the area of clinical specialty.

Proof that all advanced nursing practice certification(s)/licensure(s) which you have held in other states are in good standing, expired, or in some other status.

These are to be sent directly from the university/college(s) to the Board of Nursing.

Certification information must be sent directly to the Board of Nursing from the Certifying Body.

You may go to the C.D.S. website or contact the Drug Control Unit at 973-504-6351 to obtain an application

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

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

The New Jersey Board of Nursing was established in 1912 to protect the health, safety and welfare of New Jersey's residents by ensuring that those who practice nursing are qualified and competent to do so.

Certification via the New Jersey Board of Nursing is required to be an Advance Practice Nurse in New Jersey.

# New Jersey Board of Nursing ### Advanced Practice Nurse Certification #### Advanced Practice Nurse FACTS: Certification via the New Jersey Board of Nursing is required to be an Advance Practice Nurse in New Jersey.

New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Logo Certification via the New Jersey Board of Nursing is required to be an Advance Practice Nurse in New Jersey.

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

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

The New Jersey Board of Nursing was established in 1912 to protect the health, safety and welfare of New Jersey's residents by ensuring that those who practice nursing are qualified and competent to do so.

Certification via the New Jersey Board of Nursing is required to be an Advance Practice Nurse in New Jersey.

# New Jersey Board of Nursing ### Advanced Practice Nurse Certification #### Advanced Practice Nurse FACTS: Certification via the New Jersey Board of Nursing is required to be an Advance Practice Nurse in New Jersey.

New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Logo Certification via the New Jersey Board of Nursing is required to be an Advance Practice Nurse in New Jersey.

Certification via the New Jersey Board of Nursing is required to be an Advance Practice Nurse in New Jersey.

You may go to the C.D.S. website or contact the Drug Control Unit at 973-504-6351 to obtain an application