New Jersey Continuing Education Requirements
Details about continuing education and license renewal in New Jersey. Jump straight to your profession below.
New Jersey, also known as the “Garden State” is home to some of the best diners in the world, as well as the birthplace of the famous “Taylor Ham” sandwich. It’s close proximity to New York City, makes it a central hub for many people to live in New Jersey and then commute into the city for work.
Let’s say, you live in New Jersey and commute to Manhattan because you work as a nurse in a hospital in the city, there’s a good chance that you cross the George Washington Bridge to get to work. But did you know that the GWB is the busiest motor vehicle bridge in the world? The bridge is a double-decked suspension bridge that crosses the Hudson River. It connects the borough of Fort Lee, New Jersey to the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, making it a popular route for many daily travelers. The bridge was first constructed in 1927, and now sees around 103 million vehicles per year.
Although the GWB isn’t the only way to get into the Big Apple, it’s one of the most famous. So, while you’re visiting New Jersey and decide to drive into the city, be sure to take the George Washington Bridge.
New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN)
Special Requirements
A licensee may carry over up to 15 additional continuing education contact hours into the next renewal period.
Newark, NJ 07102
New Jersey Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
30 contact hours of continuing education.
Special Requirements
New Jersey Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Special Requirements
A licensee may carry over up to 15 additional continuing education contact hours into the next renewal period.
New Jersey Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Please check with your facility/employer to ensure your continuing education courses are accepted.
Trenton 08608-1832
New Jersey Home Health Aid (HHA)
Trenton 08608-1832
New Jersey Medical Assistant (MA)
In New Jersey, medical assistants are only required to be certified if they will be administering injections. However, they are allowed to perform any task that a physician delegates to them as long as it is reasonable.
What do NJ nurses earn?
Average pay by profession and region.