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New Jersey Continuing Education Requirements

Details about continuing education and license renewal in New Jersey. Jump straight to your profession below.

Registered Nurse (RN) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Home Health Aid (HHA) Medical Assistant (MA)

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)

30 hours · Every two years
Last Updated: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Each licensee must complete a minimum of 30 contact hours of continuing education contact hours during the two-year period preceding renewal. 

Special Requirements

All RNs must complete (1) credit of continuing education each renewal concerning prescription opioid drugs, including alternatives to opioids for managing and treating pain, and the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.

A licensee may carry over up to 15 additional continuing education contact hours into the next renewal period.
New Jersey Board of Nursing
Phone973-504-6200
WebsiteVisit Site
Address 124 Halsey Street
Newark, NJ  07102
Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

New Jersey Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

30 hours · Every two years
Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2025

30 contact hours of continuing education.

Special Requirements

As a condition of biennial license renewal, all must complete one (1) contact hour of continuing education concerning prescription opioid drugs, including alternatives to opioids for managing and treating pain, and the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.
 
New Jersey Board of Consumer Affairs
Phone973-504-6200
WebsiteVisit Site
Address 124 Halsey Street
Newark  07102
Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

New Jersey Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

30 hours · Every two years
Last Updated: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Each licensee must complete a minimum of 30 contact hours of continuing education contact hours during the two-year period preceding renewal. 

Special Requirements

As a condition of biennial license renewal, all registered professional nurses and all licensed practical nurses must complete one (1) contact hour of continuing education concerning prescription opioid drugs, including alternatives to opioids for managing and treating pain, and the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.

A licensee may carry over up to 15 additional continuing education contact hours into the next renewal period.
 
New Jersey Board of Nursing
Phone973-504-6200
WebsiteVisit Site
Address 124 Halsey Street
Newark  07102
Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

New Jersey Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Last Updated: Friday, January 19, 2024
CEs not required.
At least seven hours of paid employment performing nursing or nursing-related services, in a licensed health care facility or agency within the 24 months preceding your certificate expiration date.

Please check with your facility/employer to ensure your continuing education courses are accepted. 
NJ Department of Health & Senior Services - Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing
Phone866-561-5914
Fax609-633-9087
WebsiteVisit Site
Address P.O. Box 358
Trenton  08608-1832
Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

New Jersey Home Health Aid (HHA)

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
CEs not required.
NJ Department of Health & Senior Services - Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing
Phone866-561-5914
Address P.O. Box 358
Trenton  08608-1832
Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

New Jersey Medical Assistant (MA)

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
CEs not required.
There are no medical assistant license requirements in New Jersey.
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.
Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

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