New Jersey Nurse Practitioner Renewal requirements

13:37-5.3, Advanced Practice Nurses, Registered Nurses (including Forensic Nurses-CSA) and Licensed Practical Nurses are required to complete 30 contact hours of continuing professional education every two years.

13:37-5.3, Advanced Practice Nurses, Registered Nurses (including Forensic Nurses-CSA) and Licensed Practical Nurses are required to complete 30 contact hours of continuing professional education every two years.

These courses must be offered by an approved provider.

These courses must be offered by an approved provider.

First time APNs (including those with anesthesia specialty who were formally CRNAs) are not required to complete continuing education and should answer "yes" to this question.

First time APNs (including those with anesthesia specialty who were formally CRNAs) are not required to complete continuing education and should answer "yes" to this question.

Inactive status licensees are exempt from the CE requirement, however, compliance with the CE requirements will be necessary in order to make a change from inactive to active status

Inactive status licensees are exempt from the CE requirement, however, compliance with the CE requirements will be necessary in order to make a change from inactive to active status.

** The Board recommends that you retain continuing education certificates for at least five years

** Each licensee must complete a minimum of 30 contact hours of continuing education contact hours during the two-year period preceding renewal

For example, in order to renew a license in May 2019, a licensee must have completed 30 contact hours of continuing education contact hours between June 1, 2017 and May 31, 2019.

These courses must be offered by an approved provider.

** The Board will accept courses completed through your employer provided that the courses carry a credit-hour designation, i.e., one contact hour for each 60 minutes of instruction, and the employer provides you with a certificate of successful completion.

The employer must be approved by the ANCC.

** A licensee may carry over up to 15 additional continuing education contact hours into the next renewal period

** The Board recommends that you retain continuing education certificates for at least five years

13:37-5.3, Advanced Practice Nurses, Registered Nurses (including Forensic Nurses-CSA) and Licensed Practical Nurses are required to complete 30 contact hours of continuing professional education every two years.

** The Board will accept courses completed through your employer provided that the courses carry a credit-hour designation, i.e., one contact hour for each 60 minutes of instruction, and the employer provides you with a certificate of successful completion.

Inactive status licensees are exempt from the CE requirement, however, compliance with the CE requirements will be necessary in order to make a change from inactive to active status

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.

#### 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.

You will have the opportunity to renew your APN and/or Forensic nursing credential(s) on the Review Group segment of your RN renewal.

If you have an active APN or Forensic nursing credential and you do not see it in the Review Group segment of your renewal, please contact the Board of Nursing at You will have the opportunity to renew your APN and/or Forensic nursing credential(s) on the Review Group segment of your RN renewal.

During this years renewal, the Board requests your participation in an optional workforce data survey.

Responding to these brief 28 questions is important, as it will provide information that will support the provision of safe and quality nursing care.

You will have the opportunity to renew your APN and/or Forensic nursing credential(s) on the Review Group segment of your RN renewal.

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.

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 will have the opportunity to renew your APN and/or Forensic nursing credential(s) on the Review Group segment of your RN renewal.

Inactive status licensees are exempt from the CE requirement, however, compliance with the CE requirements will be necessary in order to make a change from inactive to active status

Inactive status licensees are exempt from the CE requirement, however, compliance with the CE requirements will be necessary in order to make a change from inactive to active status.

Inactive status licensees are exempt from the CE requirement, however, compliance with the CE requirements will be necessary in order to make a change from inactive to active status

** The Board recommends that you retain continuing education certificates for at least five years

Retain proof of course completion in the event that the Board requests it for audit purposes

Retain proof of course completion in the event that the Board requests it for audit purposes.

13:37-5.9) Each licensee has a continuing obligation to report to the Board of Nursing any changes in information as required by N.J.A.C.

13:37-5.7) The Advanced Practice Nurse must notify the Board in writing of a change of address no later than 30 days following the change of address.

Retain proof of course completion in the event that the Board requests it for audit purposes

** The Board recommends that you retain continuing education certificates for at least five years

13:37-5.9) Each licensee has a continuing obligation to report to the Board of Nursing any changes in information as required by N.J.A.C.

13:37-5.7) The Advanced Practice Nurse must notify the Board in writing of a change of address no later than 30 days following the change of address.

Retain proof of course completion in the event that the Board requests it for audit purposes

** The Board recommends that you retain continuing education certificates for at least five years

# New Jersey Board of Nursing #### Inquiries about the Board may be forwarded to 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.

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.

Please note that presently, New Jersey certifies clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners and master's prepared certified registered nurse anesthetists as Advanced Practice Nurses.

# License Renewals ### New Jersey Board of Nursing Continuing Education (CE): Under N.J.A.C.13:37-7.8 and N.J.A.C.

Continuing Education (CE): Under N.J.A.C.13:37-7.8 and N.J.A.C.

# New Jersey Board of Nursing #### Inquiries about the Board may be forwarded to 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.

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.

Please note that presently, New Jersey certifies clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners and master's prepared certified registered nurse anesthetists as Advanced Practice Nurses.

Requirements New Jersey Drug Control Unit New Jersey Health Care Profile New Jersey Prescription Blanks Prescription Drug Price Registry Know Your Abortion Rights English | Spanish NJPMP News Contact Email General Information Contact Us Initial Applications InitialApplications@dca.njoag.gov Renewal Applications RenewalApplications@dca.njoag.gov Media Inquiries OAGPress@njoag.gov Call Consumer Service Center Hotline (973) 504-6200 Toll free (NJ only)

# New Jersey Board of Nursing #### Inquiries about the Board may be forwarded to 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.

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.

Requirements New Jersey Drug Control Unit New Jersey Health Care Profile New Jersey Prescription Blanks Prescription Drug Price Registry Know Your Abortion Rights English | Spanish NJPMP News Contact Email General Information Contact Us Initial Applications InitialApplications@dca.njoag.gov Renewal Applications RenewalApplications@dca.njoag.gov Media Inquiries OAGPress@njoag.gov Call Consumer Service Center Hotline (973) 504-6200 Toll free (NJ only)