New Jersey RN and LPN Continuing Education
New Jersey RNs and LPNs must complete 30 contact hours of continuing education during each biennial renewal period. At least 1 contact hour must address prescription opioid drugs, including alternatives to opioid treatment and the risks and signs of opioid misuse, addiction, and diversion.
C-E-U.com offers online nursing continuing education that New Jersey RNs and LPNs may use toward the 30-contact-hour requirement when the selected courses meet Board standards. C-E-U.com is a Florida Board of Nursing continuing education provider, Provider #50-47308, and provides immediate completion certificates for documentation.
New Jersey CE Requirements at a Glance
| RN | LPN | |
|---|---|---|
| Continuing Education Requirement | 30 contact hours | 30 contact hours |
| New Jersey-Specific Requirement | Includes at least 1 contact hour concerning prescription opioid drugs | Includes at least 1 contact hour concerning prescription opioid drugs |
| Renewal Cycle | Every 2 years | Every 2 years |
Nursing Continuing Education — 30 Contact Hours
New Jersey nurses must complete at least 30 contact hours during the two years immediately preceding license renewal. Qualifying education must relate to nursing practice and meet the New Jersey Board of Nursing’s continuing-education standards.
New Jersey RN/LPN Continuing Education — 30 Contact Hours
C-E-U.com offers self-paced online nursing courses that New Jersey RNs and LPNs may use toward their general continuing-education requirement. Courses include identified learning objectives, stated contact hours, a completion assessment, and an immediate certificate.
Prescription Opioid Education — 1 Contact Hour
New Jersey nurses must complete at least 1 contact hour of continuing education concerning prescription opioid drugs during each biennial renewal period. The education must address responsible prescribing practices, alternatives to opioids for pain management, and the risks and signs of opioid misuse, addiction, and diversion.
New Jersey Nursing Continuing Education References and Resources
- New Jersey Board of Nursing — Official source for New Jersey RN, LPN, and advanced-practice nursing licensure, renewal, applications, rules, and Board notices.
- New Jersey Nursing Continuing Education FAQs — Explains the 30-contact-hour biennial requirement, qualifying education, documentation, audits, inactive status, and renewal responsibilities.
- New Jersey Board of Nursing Continuing Education — Central Board page for nursing continuing-education information and related guidance.
- New Jersey Nursing License Renewal — Confirms the 30-contact-hour requirement for RNs, LPNs, and advanced-practice nurses and advises licensees to retain proof for audit purposes.
- New Jersey Prescription Opioid CE Rule Proposal — Describes the requirement for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to complete one credit of education concerning prescription opioid drugs.
- New Jersey Prescription Opioid Education Requirement Announcement — Explains the biennial one-credit prescription-opioid education requirement for licensed nurses.
- New Jersey Opioid Abuse Prevention Resources — Provides state resources related to opioid prescribing, pain management, misuse prevention, naloxone, and controlled-substance responsibilities.
- New Jersey Board of Nursing Frequently Asked Questions — Provides general information about nursing applications, renewals, Board contacts, and licensing procedures.
- New Jersey Nursing Applications — Provides current applications and instructions for RN, LPN, endorsement, multistate, and other nursing credentials.
- New Jersey Nurse Licensure Compact Information — Explains New Jersey’s participation in the Nurse Licensure Compact and multistate-license options.
- New Jersey Advanced Practice Nurse Certification — Provides information about advanced-practice certification, pharmacology education, applications, and supporting documentation.
- New Jersey Nursing License Renewals — Official Division of Consumer Affairs portal for professional-license renewal services.
Frequently Asked Questions: New Hampshire Nursing Continuing Education
New Jersey RNs and LPNs must complete 30 contact hours of continuing professional education during each two-year renewal period.
C-E-U.com is a Florida Board of Nursing continuing education provider, Provider #50-47308. However, New Jersey requires renewal education to be offered by an approved provider, so nurses should confirm that the selected course and provider pathway satisfy New Jersey’s standards before relying on it for renewal.
Nurses generally attest to completing their required education and retain proof of course completion in case the Board requests it during an audit.
A nurse who keeps an active New Jersey license must complete the 30-hour requirement even when retired from employment. A nurse who does not intend to practice may consider placing the license on inactive status.
New licensees may qualify for an exemption depending on when the initial license was issued and the applicable renewal period. Nurses should review the current Board renewal instructions rather than assuming the full 30 hours are required for a shortened first cycle.
The New Jersey Board of Nursing’s current renewal materials do not identify CE Broker as the required reporting system for routine RN or LPN renewal. Nurses should retain their completion certificates and follow the Board’s audit instructions.
A nurse who cannot document the required continuing education may face renewal delays or compliance action. The nurse should complete the missing education and contact the New Jersey Board of Nursing for instructions before representing the license as renewed.
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